heyas, modeling is one of the greatest parts of 3d. to start u can pick a nurbs modeller such as rhinoceros. it is cheap and a very small learning curve. or u can choose a polygon modeler like nendo it is extremely cheap and u are able to do great stuff with it. rhino u can find at: www.rhino3d.com and the best rhino forum is right here at renderosity(u can buy it here for US$600,00) nendo's home is: www.nichimen.com US$100,00 good luck!