Hi, I've had Maya for around 3 weeks now and after doing a few tutorials I thought I'd have a crack at using what I'd learnt to try and make something on my own, and this was the result... I know it's not exactly the most difficult thing to make, I basically just used the extrude faces option and a few other basic things.

Could you please let me know what you think, is it a good first up model for a newbie? I'd also appreciate any comments you have on how I could improve upon it. Possibly what lights I could use to give it a sort of morning sunlight effect like the sun is rising (I dont like that default lighting!), and maybe any other wee tips just to add to its realism because at the moment it kinda looks pretty artificial, thanks.