VRay glass shader & "Shell" modifier in Max

[DaForce]

Sweet, make sure to post some updates when your able too

[studioDIM]

I can't work on this project for the next couple of days, but I will incorporate the changes suggested here.

Yeah man!
Mamma's portions tend to be a bit overwhelming, at times. They go hand in hand with the love thrown in the mix.
Wait another couple of days before "incorporating" anything new!

Lele

[flipside]

I don't see anything wrong in the latest renders. The black parts are because of the fog option, that's what it does. Try using a very light fog and you will get internal reflections all over the place

[flipside]

Also, that hdri map is in mirrored ball format, you use spherical now which is only suited for latitude/longitude maps.

And take care that your lights don't intersect geometry.