This week we presented at the E.P. Foster Library in Ventura. Delores del Rio Dilophosaurus assisted our talk on Movie Dinosaurs vs. those that lived 65 Million Years Ago and earlier. The Movies like to make Dinosaurs Bigger, Scarier & Cooler by adding features the ones that ruled the Earth millions of Years Ago just…
Category: Adventures & Activities
Reading Beyond the Beaten Path
We’re on Our Way to the Camarillo Library for Our First In-Person Presentations since COVID. The Community Room allows plenty of space to set up Our Exhibit. Over 70 parents & kids registered for the Event. Delores del Rio Dilophosaurus was a Hit! We discussed Movie Dinosaurs and where they shop and their favorite accessories. …
Dinosaurs on the Planters
After the T-Rex misstep in the picnic area, plans continue for more Dinosaur Fun. We left off with repainting two large planters in Spring Green. The Dinosaur that Won the “Your Image on the Planters” is… drum roll… Compsognathus! You remember them from the Jurassic Park Movies. They could get quite a bit large than…
When a T-Rex Missteps
I believe a Mom T-Rex was searching for her young in the Park and took a bad step bringing down a significant portion of one of the Brazilian Pepper Trees. I didn’t she her during her visit, but I’m guessing it might have looked something like the above. I always try to make Lemonade when…
New Stripes for Angie
It took 3 coats of Blazing Bonfire Orange to cover a major portion of the Aubergine band. We are already really likely this change. We’re going to leave this side alone until we finish the final new look on the other side. Sunrise Red makes a thin line on the lower body and Poppy Pink…
Could T-Rex Swim?
Yes! Even at Ten Tons, Hollow Bones would have helped T-Rex to float and its Powerful Legs could propel T-Rex across the water. Swim traces – Fossil trails of swimming theropods have been found in Lakes & River Beds. Large Animals of Today, Horses, Elephants, Ostriches & Emus all have the ability to swim. Crossing…
Angie’s California Makeover
Angie’s last touch-ups were in 2018. It’s definitely time for freshening up her look and adding some new colors too! A good wiping down with a damp cloth, Wire Brushing another wipe down and Angie’s ready for Zinsser Primer. I still have some Zinsser with the Violet Tint from the Triceratops makeovers. Angie tried out…
Delores is Ready for Her Close-Up!
I’m Ready for My Close-Up Mr. DeMille. That classic line from Sunset Boulevard. Cecil B. DeMille an American Director, Producer & Actor made 70 feature films including Silent Films between 1914 & 1958. Delores will be starting in her own version of this classic “Sunset Boundaries” a Perilous Tale of Crossing Prehistoric Boundaries after Dark,…
Delores’ Hollywood Makeover
We left off with Delores in her Violet Primer. Sunburst Yellow is our choice for her head and underside. This is a very nice look, but a Hollywood Dinosaur needs a lot of Flash! Aubergine makes an excellent contrast to the Yellow. Spraying Aubergine lighter and heavier in different areas provides a more natural look…
Hollywood Dinosaurs
What makes a Hollywood Dinosaur? Well, the Motion Picture Industry enjoys making things scarier & cooler. As if Dinosaurs & other Prehistoric Beasts aren’t Scary or Cool enough! In the case of the Dilophosaurus meaning “Double-Crested Lizard” the JP Movies added the Neck Frills and the ability to Spit a Paralyzing Venom. So, No it’s…