If you use Facebook have a look at this collection of photographs of Dioramas. It is made up of Military builds but the techniques apply for our layouts. Prepare to be inspired and amazed. https://www.facebook.com/pg/Love.Scale.Models/photos/?tab=album&album_id=1524649614497825
Yes it is good to look at what is possible with the right materials and methods. I find it always spurs me on to do something on my own layout.
Will be looking forward to seeing how you adapt some of these ideas into you layout Steve, and then perhaps another excellent how to from you Kim Ps hope your watering and looking after my flowers