hi im really quite new to this and after two hours of getting used to the program i decided to make this model, just becasue i love the features of the weapon.
Where do i go from here eg, in terms of texturing animating etc?
Any tips advice most appreciated , please dont hurt me 
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^inspiration^
Also how do i get shadows in my renders , any good tutorials around?, and how do i cut into something in 3ds max like i had trouble with the finger guard on that pistol and some of the hoops? Please any help for me would be most helpful. 
Plissken UK
gj
its a really good program id like to getto hands with
im trying figure out the wrapping now , my god my head hurts.