I have been messing around with Maya now for a couple of months. Getting to grips with the software, doing a couple of tuts and generally just experimenting. The time has come to seriously start working on my modelling skills. As a hobbyist I figured the only way I'll improve is to start a project and post my progress here.

Got my inspiration from some of the excellent work currently posted here as well as having a keen interest of anything WWII. I decided to represent the Axis powers and make my project the Focke Wulf 190 A8 (Butcher Bird).

The first image of my progress: (Haven't figured out the AO rendering yet)
The rear part of the fuselage so far. Still a couple of hatches and panels to add. Once that's done then time for the canopy. Doing it separately as I have in mind to have this parked under some camouflage nets with the canopy and some of the panels open.

I am still very new to hard surface modelling so all criticism, tips, hints and help will be appreciated.