Easiest way to make a 3D logo?

[Joe 90]

Anybody know the easiest way of making a 3D logo?

I've been given the task of making one, got as far as a fairly accurate model in Max but had some issues texturing it (everything kinda went black, even with adding lighting!)

I know photoshop CS4 has some 3D skills to, so tried to add the model in PS and texture it but didn't really know how to apply textures in there either! :confused:

anybody got any tips? I might also have to re-design the actual logo itself as we don't appear to have a high-res version :(

also, does anybody recognise this font? I've no idea what it is so might have to come up with a new one;

http://www.shuwarriors.net/images/shuwarriorslogo.png

[NokkonWud]

E-mail me the 3D max model, I'll have a look at it.

To texture in Max you have to put the model on the bottom layer, and it's simply a case of merging down textures above onto the angle of the model. Not really that clever, but can reap some good rewards, my friend got some awesome camo metal onto a tank doing it. Obviously the best way is still by unwrapping in max and doing it separately.