On 10/28/2009 9:46 PM, SafePit wrote:
> I haven't tried MLCAD, looks but the models I've seen with it look pretty good.
>
>> I would appreciate some help in getting the texture/light settings right
>> to simulate realistic looking Lego plastic!
>
> LUGNET has a color reference for POV-Ray, you might give it a try:
>
> http://guide.lugnet.com/color/
>
> I personally didn't like some of their colors and tend to use the "official"
> colors here:
>
> http://www.isodomos.com/ColorTree/LegoList#Lego43Info
>
> I'd recommend starting with LUGNET's and tweaking until you are happy.
>
> You may also find this article of interest as it uses MLCAD and has some
> examples of how to make the bricks look more realistic:
>
> http://lego.velociworks.com/2006/09/improved-lighting-and-using-radiosity.html
>
> It has some include files for the colors that may be what you're looking for.
>
> Steven
> http://lego.reids4fun.com

There's also an include file called "fastrad.inc" somewhere that quickly 
sets up radiosity for L3P exported scenes.

Mike

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