Just rendering one, that's all. But in the process I got a few questions.

• I noticed that when importing objects, the various meshes that make up the model are appended with the texture name from the program they were modeled in. So is this more likely to be an export setting in Wings3D or an import setting in Carrara?
• Is there a way to select faces from existing edge or vertex selection in the Carrara modeler? I do this alot in Wings, and thought something obviously useful would be more common. I figured I could touch up shading domains this way.
• Is the modeling room normally that slow? Or is it just because I'm using an old version? (I haven't upgraded from 5.1 just yet. I've got to find the newer mag still.) I thought heavy meshes slowed my primary modeling app, but sheesh!

Other than that, things work pretty well. Did the test render seen here. Next up will be to do some displacement mapping for the tire. As for its coloring, the standard metal black-patina makes for a half-decent rubber substitute. It's just this way at this stage to show the UVs on that part.

As for why I'm rendering this wheel? I need something to inspire me to make a decent car model. I've been doing other stuff for a while and need to touch-up on the 3D again.

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