Quote: "this helped, but do you know of any better applications that i can buy? for modeling etc"
I like using two other modeling programs along with Milkshape 3D.
GameSpace Light is a fully functional modeling program that is free.
It limits you to models containg less than 650 polys but that is a good thing for basic entities.
I use this to quickly create models that have basic shapes, because I am used to its GUI now, which makes it fast work.
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FragMOTION is what I like to use to import the stock characters X files for editing and then export them as Milkshape 3D files to retain the animations.
I also use FragMOTION for the UV Mapping; it takes some getting used to, but I like it.