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…
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Mailosaurus!
Is there a Mailosaurus Hiding in Your Neighborhood or Your Yard? There could be! They can camouflage to appear as an ordinary mailbox, so watch Your Hands and Arms! Note: Check if You live in an area that prohibits painting Your Mailbox – HOA’s (homeowners associations) with restrictive CC&R’s local ordinances etc… Yes, they…
The Prehistoric Landscape!
What was the Landscape like during the Age of the Dinosaurs and even before? As Pangaea the Supercontinent rose above the Ocean, lush soft wood forest – Giant Ferns, Cycadeoids – similar to Cycads of today, Ginkgoids, Conifers with broad leaves vs. needles, Horsetails & Rushes (grass like plants with hollow or pithy stems) spread…
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…
Humans at the Park?
The Prehistoric Pals had some Human Visitors Last Week. Neighbors Kathy, Daughter Danielle & Grandson Nathan stopped by with Uncle David his kids and friends. The Carnivores always enjoy Visitors. Danielle & Nathan and the rest of the kids pose with Raphael a Raptor from the Deinonychus Family. The Triceratops brothers Paul & Christopher photo…
Jadon – Even More Raptors!
Jadon was a little impatient after seeing Blue’s & Charlie’s progress. So, here we go again – 1st Step: Wire Brushing. Have the Proper Tools & Protection – Leather & Blue Nitrile Gloves, Various Sizes Wire Brushes, Dusting Brush, Blower, Protective Clothing, Knee Pads, Hat & Eye Wear. I start with the Jadon on his…
More Raptors!
Before we proceed with Alan’s makeover, let’s catch up with two of the other four in this group – Blue & Charlie! Jadon the 4th Raptor of this size will receive a unique color combination that I will start later. As with the other Dinosaurs, 1st Step: Wire Brushing. Have the Proper Tools & Protection…
Dinosaurs on Father’s Day!
What could be more Fun than Dinosaurs on Father’s Day? Father’s Day dates back to the Middle Ages celebration of Saint Joseph. In the early 20th Century it was Celebrated in the United States for the first time for non-religious purposes. The time of the year varies depending on the country. June seems to be…
The Newest Raptors at the Park!
As you remember from earlier posts May 3rd & 10th “Road Trip with Kevin the T-Rex Hatchling” & “Kevin at the Imperial Show”, six New Dinosaurs joined the Park in early May. Four of the six are Raptors! These are larger than the two little guys from Nipomo, California Miners that came to the Park…
Blake Visits the Park
Back in March at the Camarillo Library’s Family Story Time (see post March 15, 2019 “Another Great Family Story Time”), We had a name the Dinosaur Contest. Four Raptors at the Park needed help selecting names. Blake the Winner with his Great Dinosaur Drawing and name suggestion “Jeffrey” was announced in post March 22, 2019…