Elmiko
Just a thought have you tried a Belt Sander on the plywood panel, it works great to give you additional depth plus it's quick, I use it on signs sometimes to get the look I want.
I have use the router also but the belt sander works so much better.
The 3Hp is just a bit of a over kill, the 2HP will do it just fine...but the 2 hp is almost to big for the job but a speed control will help give you more control of the router and help save the bits from getting to hot.
I have also used a 1/4" plywood base and have glued in blocks of plywood sometimes 4 high to get the look I need i.e. 3D mountains,lakes,sun set,etc.then use a small router and the belt sander, to get that 3D look.
You may also want to check out the web site below,many 3D items and some great items,I have made the II-04 and the II-0850, alot of work but it's all wood 3D items.
http://www.intarsia.com/3.D.Rotating.Intarsia.html http://www.intarsia.com/Judy%20G.%20...rsia%20p6.html http://www.intarsia.com/
Bj
