Well i'm also fairly new in creating models , textures etc. I tried blender, C4d and Maya and i have to say that maya ist the best. Why? The Layout is simply the best of all three :> Also there are a ton of tutorials on yt and even on the autodesk website. I know that this is a simple object but since im a beginner i think its a good start anyways http://puu.sh/puWd1/2e7717c602.png Im also Using Crazybump, Photoshop, and Bae