you can download a 30 days Trial version from 3ds max. inside "3dsmax-help" are some very good Tutorials. they have videos explaining the first steps and what you can do as basic stuff. they also bring nice very good tutorials how you can model a Plane.
you need to learn how to model, to UVW unwrap ( that means flatten the surfaces to texture them) and how to skin.
its easy just try it. there are sooooooooooooooooooooo Many good tutorials for MAX. My Suggestion is that you dl the trial and try it. look at Youtube. there are also Tutorials aviable. then start with small stuff. model a box of ciggaretes. a bucket. a chair. uv map it and texture it. you will come fast to motivating Results.