One more thing. The game engine is rather old. It hasn't changed much since SW1 (2004). AFAIK there is no way to add bump map, specularity, displacement or other view enhancing textures. Only one base texture - that's all. After you'll get deeper into modding SW you'll probably find other limitations.
BTW If you want to change/add ships I have a plugin for 3dsmax that allow direct import/export IMD files (without using IMD_Editor). Let me know if you are interested.
Of course, I can help with all my knowledge so don't hesitate to ask.
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