I am currently working with Blender, and it looks like the way to go.

Its just so 'different' to lightwave that I have a steep learning curve.
After all, I was using lightwave for nearly 15 years...

But it looks like I will be sticking with Blender (2.61) because its got
everything Im USED to, and more, but Ive just got to get used to the new
NAMES of the functionality, and the 'odd' menu locations.