Thanx James. That's what I'm planning on doing...the designs are simpler and therefore perfect for working out texturing problems. Once I get these babies down, I'll move on to TOS, TMP, TNG and beyond...all in order.
I figure that's the way to do it. I just get too frustrated trying to make a P81 class model and winding up with something that no one wants.
Oh well, I'll get better, and I'm doing it the right way this time...taking my time and letting the knowledge embed itself in my damaged braincells.