It's funny how people get hold of Max then worry about actually learning the thing!
GMAX is really a functional demo of Max, and people should try that before aquiring anything. Basically if you don't know how to use Max to a reasonable extent - we don't believe you'd go out and buy it. That is why a lot aspiring modellers start with Milkshape or a free package.
Not trying to flame you here David, but you need to start from the beginning, get a book and take the time to learn some Max before asking for help - it's just asking for trouble.
Van-B

The nature of Monkey was irrepressible!.