Thanks guys... I got the graphire 8x6 (I think that's the right size). It was about 200 bucks
I know Merlin doesn't care for my drawings

, but I figure a few more years of practice and I might be pretty decent. Anyway don't fret I am making plans for an outside 3d project, but it's slow to start right now because I'm learning two new modeling programs for work.
I am slowly getting more comfortable with them though so you might see some 3d work from me within a few months...