well, polys are faces (or facets, if you prefer). Vertexes (I think) are edges. To be honest, I call them faces and lines (dots are points..;)

I found Wings a bit mysterious at first, but look for a spaceship tutorial by Draculaz, which will set you on the right path.  IF they've put all the tuts back..;) I've been using it for about 5 years, and I still have things to learn, but it's free, and useful.

There's also no reason you can't use more than 1. I also have Blender and Metasequoia, Topmod, CB Modeler pro, and others, to do specific things that wings might not do. Everyone develops their own style, with their own tools. It won't happen overnight, but you'll get the hang of it. And stop by any of the forums if you have questions.

I wish I'd said that.. The Staircase Wit

anahl nathrak uth vas betude doth yel dyenvey..;)