and the prize goes to umblefugly LOL it is a cryostasis containment pod:) just sounds good doesn't it? well i am having hell with itLOL used cylinders with 64 sides equal height segs if it matters....exported as object saving the materials....and loaded it into uvmapper...no materials.....yes i am sorta new to modelling....but i have these great ideas and i intend to pull this off somehow....as for splines...well i need more experience in that area. i'm afraid booleaning is about the most i know