Let's start with some overview pictures:
In the background you can see the grinded shells that you put in bird cages which I used on the parts of the base that have no 'stone' on them. It's really cheap stuff (about 90c for 2 kilo!) and has some nice pieces of shell in them to make things more interesting.
In the mean while, Nora the cat is wondering what all the fuzz is about, she doesn't look very impressed...
These parts will be added later, 'cause it's easier to paint them unassembled:
And finally a shot from above:
I'll post more pics once further progress is being made.