The latest render looks awesome, nice work!:cool:

I don't know how to do it myself, but I am aware that this VIP tutorial (http://www.simplymaya.com/movie_pages/tutorial.mhtml?tut_id=48) goes through the process of animating a plane and missile,...

Exactly the analogy that struck me...They have repeatedly cited that they will continue development and sale of both products, but they also mentioned releasing a suite...I really can't believe this...

That can't be possible! The two biggest competitors in 3D software...

From the Alias website it sounds like Max/Maya will remain separate products, but developed by one company.

I don't know if...

I am kind of curious about Zbrush. I have read here that a lot of people use it, but I checked out their website, and it actually gives the impression that it can be used for both modeling AND adding...

Yeah, that is actually the Attribute editor replacing the Channel box. If you look directly above the box on the right side there are three little buttons, the one on the far right toggles the...

It doesn't look too bad, but looking back at your original picture, aren't they a lot more dusty, and aren't they supposed to be under construction? How true to the original seen do you intend to be?

Really like what you have so far, looking forward to seeing more :)

Did you ever get a chance to look at the file? I also bought a beginners book for Maya to give me a better intro :)

And if you need it, here is the scene file :)

(Thanks again!)