I use the spline modeler pretty much as well for the same reasons as Ax. I started on Corel Dream 3D and that's what I know. I use the vertex modeler when I have to but the spline modeler is fast and easy for me and I can get lots of stuff done with it. I will also be the first to confess that I need to learn more about the vertex modeler. That's why I have great confidence that Twillis and Litst will provide excellent tutorials for the CD (hint hint mystery guests).

-Kix