how do i take a model from truespace 4 and create a texture for it in photoshop? is there a way to export the wireframe flattened? is there even a way at all?

yes u can, there is a plugin that is free at http://www.primitiveitch.com/unwrapper.html

for a plug list or any other needs u got about ts go to
http://moonman.500.com/tSresource.htm he got everything.

Thanks a lot, i''ll try that!