Thanks Wayne,
This was a test of economy rather than Magic, and remains a works in progress. Fun with Lemax is definitely recommended as they are easy to touch up in matte, and easy to convert with head swaps etc. This was an hour's work with some garden stones and coarse river sand, and perhaps a little magic from good friend Dave at Modeller's Warehouse with static grass applicator and appropriately sized trees. And of course some creative assistance from that master of juxtaposition, Wayne. The skilful merging of an A4 dio with the backdrop from a different dio works really well. Water in the stream will be poured at the Melbourne event later this month for demo purposes.