Rhino i think you can only model in, Max and Blender, you can add textures to your model, most textures are usually done in a paint programe or photoshop, or using photos. Here are some links have a look
http://www.mil-art.com/ nice 3d and 2 D stuff here

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http://www.youtube.com/view_play_lis...2BF2F8CC489A50 here are some basic Max tutorials.
http://forums.cgsociety.org/ all things to do with 3D here, tips, forums etc.
http://www.pandbartworks.co.uk this is my site, I use illustrator, Max and photoshop and plonk about here

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