Quote - I realize that you are not up to using a modeling program yet.

In the past, I have had good luck with PoseRay in cleaning up models.

Just run it thru, do a "recalculate normals" and "split faces by crease angle" under "Groups" tab and export it out.

 

PoseRay is available free at https://sites.google.com/site/poseray/home 

 

 

Hum, that's an understatement.

But I'm eager to learn and I am confident I can achieve some results with some guidance from you people.

At the moment, it just feels like a jump into the unknown.

I'll keep you posted on my progress with POSERAY. 

Do you mind if I bother you by asking (silly) questions along the way?