Thank you both, I like creating props for Reality.

Thanks for the info 3doutlaw, I've moved on to another render this time with M4 holding the sabre. The blade is set as a red LED in the lighting options (Presets), with the wattage settings turned down a tad. I will play with Lux's lens effects when I'm happy with the general feel of the scene, but that will have to wait for an hour or so :)

Edit - Braintickler you jumped in while I was writing so now it looks like I left Paolo out. Sorry for being so slow at typing - I can only use 2 fingers to type :)