I am hoping with the new release, which I really like, that there will be some serious tutorials on modeling, would be nice to have a series modeling just about anything, then animating the model, PLEASE!!!!!!

I second that, a nice up to date rigging tutorial would be nice as well..

Big-Chuck
I am hoping with the new release, which I really like, that there will be some serious tutorials on modeling, would be nice to have a series modeling just about anything, then animating the model, PLEASE!!!!!!

If you find a modeling tutorial online you really like, you should be able to adapt it to Houdini and ask specific questions about how to achieve something.

Cheers!
steven

There are some rigging tutorials in the works and I hope to start on some more detailed modelling lessons very soon.

If you do come across a modelling lesson that appeals to you, post it here so I can see what you are thinking.

How about Digital Tutors Maya Creating Cartoon Vehicle? I find that intriguing.