well i followed tysons tutorial step by step. But if u are total beginner in 3dmax u may have hard time to locate right things. I dont know how n00b u are. I am pretty big n00b too but if u are total beginner then i suggest u to do some easy modelling. U can get wery good beginner video tutorials at
http://www.3dbuzz.com You just have to register and then look under video tutorial. In those tutorials they cover the interface and model an alien. It was a great start for me.
PS. Thank you for your kind words