Hello! The following is a short tutorial that I've created to demonstrate how to model simple three-finger hand in 3dsmax 5 and 6. It's neither realistic or completely cartoony. Although this isn't an advanced tutorial, those attempting it should be familiar with the editable poly object and the tools within it, such as ring, loop, grow shrink, extrude, bevel, etc.
Tutorial
Stay in touch and tough,
Moritz