lol

might i suggest using wings3D
its a sub-division modeler with powerful magnet tools that let you control an items organic look a bit easier
plus its free and easier to learn then maya

So is Blender.

Unfortunately for me, I suppose I was never ever to get deep into Wings. I use Silo. Makes more sense to me and I'm now free for life.

I'm learning Blender now.

i've been a wings nut for a bit now

i virtually do all my modeling in it.
lol

however i do use blender for high quality renders from time to time

its virtually a given to have it

the front view is usually iffy looking until you work everything out and tune up the model. don't worry about it. Just take it a step at a time.
If you're using refs it starts out a lot clearer from the beginning though.
Heh, personally I believe maya's a nightmare to start out with if you're just learning.
It's a nice shape out so far, I do hope you continue to mess with it =p and good luck learning how to make proper edge loops as you go. If you ever want some help or links to some out of the way tutorials or topology examples, just buzz me. ^^
and just in case you haven't seen this tutorial http://www.subdivisionmodeling.com/.....ead.php?t=2347
not something to follow bit by bit, but he explains some good practices as he works, it really helped me out when I was trying to figure this stuff out.

GAH, I just checked the links and found that they're no longer running. I could upload'em somewhere if you want.

I just checked. Unless you mean a specific thread it's there.

Interesting site, too.

Thanks for the link.

I meant the "little devil" tutorial videos. They're no longer hosted there. =x

Thanks for posting this.

Keep us appraised.