There are 2 forms of models - one static and one misc. In some instances
   both of them show perfectly - in others the misc_model shows up as black. It
   has to do with the original shader that is for that particular model. Seems
   there is some coding in there - don't remember the line - think it was a
   lightmap line - anyway - the shader wasnt designed for the misc_model and
   the model shows up black. The fix is to watch which one you use and switch
   to the other form of the model. Wish I could tell ya more.
     [Doug Abele/CHK Shoot]