Sorry, I didn't read your reply properly kawe you're basically saying the same thing. I think the tool to make the normals all face the way is under Normals>Conform. n88tr, if you find it is backfacing polys give that a go, along with edit>delete all by type>history, and modify>freeze transforms
I am very close to being done with my second modeling project, a dinosaur i made for my 3d modeling and animation class. it's due tomorrow but i'll get it done today. fairly low poly as compared to awesomeness i see here, but it's mine and i have big aspirations for the future. We are using maya 2008 unlimited on Mac…