Hm... Have you use Sub-D? It's a great way to model. I used NURBS alot but it just too much work to make a seamless model using NRUBS. Also a pain in the butt when you have to skin it. Many people started to use Sub-D 'cause it gives you a lot more control on modeling and no more seam problem ever! Check it out!
wa! so good and cool! I'm decide to use maya to start my first 3d software now! hope I can draw a 3d model like this one day! and thank for leaving the info of your hardware! I know what I need to prepare for my system!