I'll probably use the holidays to tidy up and compile my model tree library, so later next week I'll try out the forest scene I suggested. I might try doing it just using an HDRI as well.
Well like you said yourself it's far from perfect. Think about how the real thing could work, then create the necessary components and put it all together.
Try my ExtrudeEdgesByRails tool - it'll be updated shortly but should do what you want as long as the profile and rails are curves [weld them if not]...
Nice add on .. crashes a lot but that's just on how I use it .. trying out is the key to success 😄
The imminent update should fix most of the bugsplats etc... ☀
