Post away and lets see.
this two looked version looked good enough to show
Looks good. Feels waxie enough. As you reach the base it starts to look more solid. But the trick is in the lighting. It's all about how the light reacts with the material.
which would you consider better of the two? also is there a right shader ro use or its mostly try all and find out?
The last one with the translucency at the top.