does anyone know where i can get a good guide to modelling ? NURBS or otherwise . i am trying to create an irregular surface ( such as a sink ) and cant get the hang of it at all .
You could try this one:
http://www.ingiebee.com/tutorials/Blender%20tutorial%20Fun%20with%20nurbs.htm
Ingie is doing a great job on collecting tutorials so you might find more help on her site: http://www.ingiebee.com
- pofo
try subsurfs instead of NURBS.actually i 'm thinking of changing my name to some subsurf_guru etc. 
why not ‘subsmurf’ 