How do I make a dessert dio?

I would say using fine grade railroad ballast, and play-doh would do just the job

Well i used real sand but it really depends on where in the world you are. Like what Desert you wanted to depict.

Should it be painted custard colour?

Well, it would be africa, i'm wondering what color i should paint it?
The sand on the beaches here is white, and i know that's not right.
I have a few different tans and sands in my paint collection, i just don't want to use something the exact color of my models. I guess i could try lightening or darkening it. Thanks for the suggestions.

Go to a hardware store and buy sand.. well your in florida so,,,

QUOTE: Originally posted by davros Should it be painted custard colour?

davros,
That was just too subtle. I know we Americans just can't handle those flying in under radar level... heeheehee... But, I got me a Welsh friend to keep me sharp!

one bit of advice from experience, the sand over there is extremely fine... almost to a talcum powder consistancy, I know because I've deployed twice to the middle east, and been in a couple of mean sand storms.