Jhoagland, it does work, though. The reason it happens is because P5 is trying to render the backfacing polys -- which there aren't any of, and so, nothing. however, I generally prefer to use the displacement option -- and no node is needed. It allows for a bit of speed.

thou and I, my friend, can, in the most flunkey world, make, each of us, one non-flunkey, one hero, if we like: that will be two heroes to begin with. (Carlyle)