Thanks :) I use a minecraft rendering program called 'Chunky' its fantastic and free to download. I never let it render for very long but the longer you leave it the better they turn out , Just Google 'Chunky rendering software', theres loads of tutorial vids on youtube too ;) hope this helps

I have a few projects i need to finish so time is short at the mo but i would certainly join you and i hope soon to have more free time bud ;)