The Running Raptor, Blue Too (also), will receive Gold Rush Metallic for her underside and Hammered Light Blue for her top areas. The baby brontosaurs, Arlo, Libby & Kristen Gloss Warm Yellow and Spring Green for the main colors like their parents Gary, Cindy and Uncle Stuart. I started with them on their sides for…
Category: Preservation
The New Raptor & baby brontosaurs
The Newest Members of the Park are getting their makeovers. The Running Raptor, Blue Too, and the baby Brontosaurs – Arlo, Libby & Kristen are looking forward to rust removal & color splashes. 1st Step: Wire Brushing. Have the Proper Tools & Protection – Leather & Blue Nitrile Gloves, Various Sized Wire Brushes, Dusting Brush,…
The New T-Rex’s Perch & Fun for Halloween
This was previously where Dominic hung out. Dominic has moved to better hunting grounds. This spot had to be adjusted for the larger frame on this T-Rex, David. Six more buckets of sand, leveling and two more 15-inch x 15-inch stepping stones will do it. Jerome one of my greyhounds likes this spot too! When…
Stuart & “Dino Fest”
After Stuart had lived with his new paint design for a while, we decided to expand it on his sides. More Purple Gloss then more Deep Blue. The overspray on his head was corrected covering the misplaced Berry Pink. Another coat of Maui Blue on the Eyes. Now we’re ready for more details. The Brontosaurus…
Stuart & the Amargasaurus
As I mentioned last time, Stuart will follow Gary’s color design. I used Maui Blue Gloss for the Eyes and Berry Pink for the mouth. Unfortunately, I did not mask off enough of Stuart’s Head which resulted in overspray even with using a piece of cardboard to block most of it. A little extra care…
Stuart & more on Sauropods
We left off with Stuart receiving his primary colors – Spring Green and Warm Yellow. I let the metal welding aid in my decision for initially applying the primary colors. Now it’s time to use artist brushes to make a more realistic meeting of these two colors, as they would most likely in nature. I…
Stuart the Sauropod & More!
Stuart gets his primary colors Warm Yellow and Spring Green. Staring on his side makes it much easier to get Stuarts underneath areas. While the Yellow is curing, I apply the Spring Green to all that I can reach. After a couple of hours Stuart is dry enough to stand up. I need a ladder…
Stuart & the Titanosaurs
Stuart arrived at the Park on May 7th with Stanley the Stegosaurus and the 4 Raptors – Alan, Blue, Charlie & Jadon. While the Raptors are getting some addition color splashes, Stuart needs some rust protection. Don’t worry Stanley will get protection too! 1st Step: Wire Brushing. Have the Proper Tools & Protection – Leather…
Dinosaur Eyes are Watching You!
Before We look deeper into Dinosaurs Eyes, let’s get up to speed with Jadon. He had just received a Gold Rush Metallic & Black Night Metallic Body finish. Jadon’s Claws have been masked and painted Hammered Brown. Apple Red Metallic provided a nice top stripe for Jadon, which will be blended with the Black Night…
Raptor Detailing & More Humans Visit the Park!
Blue, Charlie & Alan receive detailing on their tongues, eyes and teeth. Apple Red Metallic gives the tongues a wet look. Gloss Marigold is a nice choice for the Eyes and Gloss White makes those Teeth Pop! Spraying paint in the caps of the cans and dipping with artist brushes allows me the ability to…