Sue and I, always enjoy seeing how dinosaur model fans engage with prehistoric animals. Recently, we were delighted to receive wonderful photographs from a talented young artist. She had taken a dinosaur model and transformed it with her own imaginative repaint. The results are impressive.  We think the new colour scheme is better than the manufacturer’s original version.  Dinosaur model repainting is fun.

Thank you Caldey, for sending your images.  If this is your first dinosaur model repaint, you’ve done a brilliant job!

Our thanks to Caldey and her mum for sending into us some fabulous photographs of Caldey’s dinosaur model repaint. Picture credit: Caldey.

Picture credit: Caldey

Repainting a Dinosaur Model

At first, the original model featured a simple, predominately green colour scheme. However, with care and creativity, the horned dinosaur has been completely reimagined. The new version displays bold contrasts, richer tones, and has striking details.  It has been skilfully painted with a particularly expressive nasal boss and neck frill.  The dinosaur model has more personality.

Caldey’s mum emailed explaining that the figure in question was the Mattel Jurassic World Fallen Kingdom Pachyrhinosaurus.  She confirmed this was Caldey’s first attempt at repainting a dinosaur model. Repainting models is a fantastic way for young people to explore their creativity. Not only does it encourage artistic expression, but it also helps develop patience and fine motor skills. Furthermore, it helps to develop powers of observation.  We spend quite a bit of time debating prehistoric animal colouration with palaeontologists and other experts.  For example, we are currently working on our new Everything Dinosaur Evolution Triceratops figure.  What colours will be chosen for our own horned dinosaur figure?

A Confident Use of Colour

Sue commented that she was impressed by the confident use of colour in this dinosaur model repaint. For example, Sue praised the darker stripe across the body adding:

“This bold stripe adds depth and realism.  It contrasts with other markings and the lighter shades seen on the face and the area just in front of the hips.”

Clearly, a lot of thought and effort went into this piece of dinosaur art.

At Everything Dinosaur, we actively encourage young fans to personalise their models. Whether through painting, diorama building, or storytelling, these activities bring prehistoric worlds to life. Furthermore, they help foster a lifelong interest in science and natural history.

So, if you have a dinosaur model at home, why not try a repaint of your own? With a little imagination, you can create something entirely unique.

We would love to see your creations too. Keep up the fantastic work!

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