Just a little update.
One of the cool tools in Lightwave is the Stencil option, which is one of the options in the "Drill" tool.
I'm able to create hull detail that I would have had major problems with in Max. I know this may look silly, but it's a huge step for me.
This is going to be a huge help with Sci-Fi modeling. Thanks to Mikala, Maudib, and Taranis for the tips and help. This has been a tough transition. Kinda like letting go of an old Girl friend and moving on.