Thank you Mox! I don't have Silo so I tried reproducing your steps (loosely) in Hexagon with some success. Well, I'm happy with it anyway
I learned a lot and tried something new using the array technique (copy on support in Hex). Anyway, I went ahead and uv mapped and textured mine in Carrara for fun and experience.
Thanks again and hope you do more tuts.
All the best,
John