Dark Dirt ?

[Opa George]

Shouldn't your dirt color depend upon what area you are modeling?  I'm modeling somewhat local so I can get by with a backyard dirt pile.  If I was modeling Arkansas, I'd need to add some reddish tint.  Georgia would be redder yet.  For other parts of the country, I have no clue, but it seem to me to be important to have an idea to get a feel for the area.

Quite right, of course.  In noting what looked right, what I should have said was "looks right for the area I model." Good catch, Bob!

[Dennis Bourey]

Shouldn't your dirt color depend upon what area you are modeling?  I'm modeling somewhat local so I can get by with a backyard dirt pile.  If I was modeling Arkansas, I'd need to add some reddish tint.  Georgia would be redder yet.  For other parts of the country, I have no clue, but it seem to me to be important to have an idea to get a feel for the area.

You are right Bob. I'm trying for New England as I live here. Dennis

[Dennis Bourey]

Thank You George, Bob, Dave and John. Feels good to start something. 

[S&S RR]

Correction:  The color of the Bragdon chalk is called Dust Bowl Brown - number 66  I'm not sure if the name changed or I changed it for him

[Dennis Bourey]

Thank you John, I found it.