OK, first off, I'm rather new to modding Oblivion, and my knowledge of modelling and the way models link to actors is virtually nil, although I know my way around the CS (having previously used the CK with Skyrim).

I'm looking to do what no-one has yet done for Oblivion (surprisingly) - Daleks.

The aim is to have a static mesh, and the creature will have one spell in its arsenal which will be cast from the gunstick.

I've found a few models that I quite like:

http://www.turbosquid.com/3d-models/free-obj-model-daleks-new-paradigm/684318 would be ideal, although the number of tris is ridiculous. Hopefully there's a way of reducing that?

If not, http://www.turbosquid.com/3d-models/free-obj-mode-dalek/610439 is quite nice.

I would use http://www.turbosquid.com/FullPreview/Index.cfm/ID/524753 as a last resort.

Unfortunately, I've got no idea what to do. Can anyone give me any pointers?