After creating a planet, what is the best way to put a colour on it?
That's a question that can be answered many ways. I'd suggest finding nvseal's tutorial on creating a planet. I don't remember the name, but I'll look around. You can do the same by using the search function.
Here it is - http://forums.planetside.co.uk/index.php?topic=2747.0
Easyest way is to use a powerfractal shader with large scale settings and custom colour settings (and perhaps displacement disabled).
Or you could just use a surface layer ofcourse.
Thanks for the advice. The Barren World Tutorial by nvseal looks good. I have printed a copy of it. Now to study and practice.
Thanks again, just what I was looking for.
John