Hi Paul,
You don´t need to say sorry what i meant is the work with bitmap fill in Xara is easy work and gived the image shiny look, but the work with vector objects for these effects is a hard and long way but the result is better when you can use it.
The second thing if i want to play with bitmap fill then i go to PS and don´t need to use Xara. and i don´t need this. or what you think?
Anyway you did a great job with your vector fire, i like it and maybe make it a little bit darker as background for the Super sign if you want.
Best Regards BP