i stumbled upon this model program called Q3 Model Viewer. it references the pak0.pk3 file in your Q3 folder and displays character models. you can capture a SS of your model with various weapons and in various stances. if u are having trouble, lemme or rambz know. enjoy
http://home.arcor.de/sanjox/q3modelviewer.html
http://home.arcor.de/sanjox/q3modelviewer.html