Since there is no specific thread on 3-D Modeling I thought I'd post some pics on some WIP on a MiG-3 model i'm doing right now. Comments are welcomed.
Looks great. If you're going to apply UV according to material IDs then I'd suggest another material on the bottom of the fuselage to prevent texture stretching.
I'll take that into account Adlabs. I still have to apply bump mapping which is a pain. All those panel lines and rivets. Thank goodness I have some skinning experience.