Metaballs are great, but are not so great for fine details I've found (at least I've never been about to get fine details from them lol). Lattices often work better. Trouble is, there's this annoying line running along the edge. I know what causes it, but I have no idea how to fix it. This lattice is running at 1024x1024, and still has a line. I'm going to try something in Paint Shop Pro real quick...