I used scrap extruded foam and carved it up and inserted some actual small rocks into it.
Deem, ALL your scenery posts are truly amazing in their realism! Additionally, the coastal features are scenic features I haven't seen seen modeled. Welcome to the forum and thank you for posting.
My core thought is it's important to understand the geology of the area you're modeling. There's a big difference between layered sedimentary rock and how that looks in a cut, versus metamorphic or igneous rocks in a cut. That's true for both texturing and coloring.
Of course, having photos to work from is the best way to go.
dave
Quote from: IWannaRetire on February 28, 2026, 05:14:45 PMDeem, ALL your scenery posts are truly amazing in their realism! Additionally, the coastal features are scenic features I haven't seen seen modeled. Welcome to the forum and thank you for posting.
My pleasure Mark.
Quote from: deemery on February 28, 2026, 06:40:46 PMMy core thought is it's important to understand the geology of the area you're modeling. There's a big difference between layered sedimentary rock and how that looks in a cut, versus metamorphic or igneous rocks in a cut. That's true for both texturing and coloring.
Of course, having photos to work from is the best way to go.
dave
Indeed Dave. I have taken picks of the locale I model, which has a remarkably diverse and complex variety of geologic formations in such a small area/region.
I like glacial erratics also. I used a real rock.