This tutorial is expertly in-depth detailed, you're shown which buttons to use, where they are and I think an email is even included to email the tutorial maker for help if you're snagged!
This is just a tutorial to familiarize yourself with 3DSMax and give yourself something to build in your off-time
It's really long so I'd rather have it linked than actually c+p it all and re-build it from beginning, here's a quick pick of the almost finished product.
The tutorial: http://athey.comyr.com/tutdump/hand/index.html