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Tim I think the command in 3DE is, Surface/Materials/Assign/Update to make sure everything is the same as in the ME. On looking at the model, a good approach might be to use 2 materials, one for the original material and another for the patina. Use them as Texture1 and Texture 2 and try something like Refmap.gif in the masking slot of Texture1. This will make the base material show through according to the luminance value of Refmap.gif. Experiment!! The model looks very good, by the way. >>I also have a book on lighting and materials by Michele Bosquet. It all seems pretty straight forward<< That's a very good reference, but lighting is anything but straight forward<BG> Good luck TedB -Ted Boardman !^NavFont01F0007MGHHI409AA0