this link has probably been put here before, but when you start looking at who has contributed tutorials  and what they show it must coming pretty close to being one of the best 3d tutorial sites around

http://www.3dtutorials.sk

jaw dropping stuff

There are some great tuts there! Thanks!

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thanks for the heads up...had it bookmarked and yes i agree, one of the best tut sites i have ever come across =)