[RAF_Magpie]

I know what you mean buddy but if you want some modeling help or something in 3DS let me know

I just need to master UVW mapping. Then i'll be an happy guy.

The true dark art

Here's a bloody good website to help you with this, once you get the basics of each technique down packed, you can pretty much amalgamate the different techniques into something that you can use nicely; http://waylon-art.com/uvw_tutorial/uvwtut_01.html

Follow that and you should be ok. One other thing, that I've learned from this experience, is to find your self a good skinner - perhaps someone who makes templates, and latch onto their experience tit like a famished vampire baby with lockjaw, tetanus and its jaw wired shut. Get them to help you get it right