In the model browser in the categories that aren't included in HL2? imperial, nf, common, generally they're organised the same way the textures are.
ok so i saw the error of my ways and had tunnelvision in hammer....ick. back to blender and here's what i managed to crank out so far. still need to texture it but its a WIP. It is intended to be a Brenodi Desk for background usage prop's. better yes?