Newbie needs help with downloaded model

I downloaded this "Enterprise" model:

http://www.the3dstudio.com/product_details.aspx?id_product=48128

and was able to import it into WED and MED, but when I compile it into my level I get error messages.

when I try to engine preview in MED, I get
error E1308:

"ENTERPRISE.MDL; Bad Mesh size (.64k faces)"

when I put it in my WED level, and compile, I get the same message.

Also, the top of the saucer and part of the lip of the saucer's edge is black.

Can someone take a look at it and tell me how to fix it?
I realize if i change the mesh the skins probably won't fit, right?

My experience is limited so far, but I would like to use this in something in the future. Thanks for any and all advice.

Reduce your model to below 64k faces. You can do this in MED.

hey thanks sfzapgun.

I'm going to download the model.
I really like the Star Trek series.

if you don't already know
here is a link to a lot of quake2 models:

http://polycount.com/models/quake2/

and here are:

Astro Boy



Xenon the Alien




and Wolfie, the Werewolf
and sung to the tume of Rob Zombies
More Human Than Human