Thanks Fugazi & phantom, I'm checking out the tutes now.
I bought 3DCoat when it first came out at a intro special price but didn't get very far with it... more from lack of time than ineptitude (I like to think  ; )
Anyway have just upgraded to Version3 and hope to get a bit more into using it now in conjunction with Poser and Photoshop, my 3 main apps.
And have subscribed to your tutes Fugazi, they look very helpful !

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