My Prehistoric Pals, Calvin & Hobbes were named after the famous comic strip characters created by Bill Watterson (see post September 15, 2018 “The Green T-Rexes: Calvin & Hobbes”). https://www.paulsprehistoricpark.com/?p=2642 The Adventures of Calvin & Hobbes, still bring smiles and laughter. A year after Calvin & Hobbes (his stuffed tiger) first appeared, they were in…
Category: Preservation
Ankylosaurus & Raptors
We left off with the Clever Girl receiving Hammered Gray as the primary color for the mouth. Brison & Xavier received the same treatment. First masking off with blue tape & recycled plastic bags. Then the Great Reveal! Night Black Metallic and Gloss Real Orange provided Clever Girl with highlights around the Eyes and on…
The Raptors Receive Color Splashes!
We left off with the Raptors in their Rust Reformer Coatings. Now it’s time for a Primer Coating. Clever Girl will have a Hammered White for her major upper body. Therefore, I’m using a White Primer for her. Brison & Xavier will receive a Rusty Brown Primer color. The hardboards I use while working with…
Clever Girl, Brison & Xavier
The Tale of Clever Girl’s arrival to the Park was covered in post May 22, 2020 “Clever Girl”. Brison & Xavier arrived in August 2018. Like most (if not All) of my Prehistoric Pals they Hatched in Mexico. I’m fortunate to have a couple of pictures of Brison & Xavier with a Big Friend before…
Stephanie the Stegosaurus Finishing Touches!
Last week We decided that Stephanie’s Scales and Spikes would follow Stanley’s color scheme. After using Ivory Gloss to cover the Scales & Spikes. Apple Red Metallic was applied. My experience with Stanley in this step taught me overspray can be a great design enhancement. When applying the Gloss Purple with an Artist Brush (after…
Stegosaurs & Stepping Stones
After having sometime to consider additional highlights to Stanley’s Scales & Spikes, we decided less is more. Comparing to added purple stripes to Stephanie’s Scales & Spikes the cleaner look won. This was an issue in the decision for Spencer AKA “Spike” the Spinosaurus – posts March 29, 2019 “More About The Spinosaurus & Spike!”…
Stanley’s Final Touch-Ups, Dino Masks & More!
Stanley is very happy with his new look. Although the inside of his mouth needed a little Berry Gloss, which has been completed. We are debating whether or not to add more details to the Scales & Spikes. A look at Stephanie’s makeover and the details that were added to her Scales & Spikes is…
Stanley Receives More Color!
The last time we visited Stanley, he had received his primary colors – Gloss Purple for the top and Gloss Turquoise for the underside. Gloss Ivory was used as a base coat for Stanley’s Scales & Spikes. Next steps Metallic Apple Red applied over Ivory on the Scales & Spikes. Also, added on the top…
Brontosaurs & Time Travel
The baby brontosaurs were waiting for a clear coat when we left off. Before Clear Coating make a final check to confirm all your touch-ups have been completed. A check underneath indicated I still had some work to do. Touch-ups around the legs, some coating inside them and the baby brontosaurs were ready to clear…
Stanley’s Color Splashes & Stegosauria
We left off with Stanley’s Rust-Reformer coating. The Flat Black is a Cool Look, but probably Best for a Carnivore. Next step Rusty Brown Primer. Again, starting on Stanley’s side allows reaching inside the legs and tight spots underneath. Upright for finishing and 48 hours to cure. As mentioned previously I’m using the bird experience…