My background adventure

[Larry C]

Marty what can I say; that's a FANTASTIC looking backdrop and it doesn't get more realistic than that!!!!!!!

[labdad]

Thanks Larry!

Working on the rock formations for the "book ends"

Stay tuned to this channel for an update soon.

MJinTN

[labdad]

This is the west end "bookend"
I will add the steps taken shortly.
Also in progress on the east end.

MJinTN

[Philip]

  Nice work!

[Jerry]

Looks good to me.  Great coloring!!

Jerry

[Rick]

Very interesting and unique.
Waiting to see how you did it.
Good use of a mirror.

[Larry C]

I've seen modelers use mirrors to extend a scene for years. If done correctly it really enhances the look; looks like you nailed it.

[labdad]

It works better if not looking into it.
I got it ballasted today.

[labdad]

It's 1" pink foam.

Step one is cut the shape.
Step two is place face down in my gravel driveway. Then stomp and river dance on it for a bit.
This causes dents and stress cracks.

Then I use a rock for deeper crevices.
Then pick out pieces of (foam rocks).

Prime with grey
Base color
Darker color
Add grout similar color of base.

Last is a black wash.

The real trick was the stomping.

MJinTN

[labdad]

Oh the real rock wall

[deemery]

Oh the real rock wall

Looks like limestone...  There are vertical drill marks, as well as horizontal grain/bedding. 

dave