No, i dont have 3Dmax,however i've downloaded Gmax,and i found out very soon that it takes time to figure out how and what that program does.
That's why i started with Sketsup,if i have time than i make something.So i get the basics very good.
I think about buying 3Dmax,in the future,when i've got the money and a bit of the skills you need to have.
From than on it's just practice.
Marc