RobFallen Posted September 30, 2021 Share Posted September 30, 2021 Got my new Hyphalosaurus today, it's been seen on here previously it seems, love it however and had to show it off, the right side is broken so will need to get it fixed at some point so for now it will live in the Riker case to keep it safe Hope you guys like it 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Fossildude19 Posted September 30, 2021 Share Posted September 30, 2021 I hope I am wrong about this, but unfortunately, this looks carved and painted to me. Do you see any bone texture when you look at it through a loupe? Compare with this paper: LINK 1 Link to post Share on other sites
RobFallen Posted September 30, 2021 Author Share Posted September 30, 2021 (edited) 1 hour ago, Fossildude19 said: I hope I am wrong about this, but unfortunately, this looks carved and painted to me. Do you see any bone texture when you look at it through a loupe? Compare with this paper: LINK I also hope you are wrong lol I spotted it for sale and found this post so I went for it, for sure has some restoration/paint - Edited September 30, 2021 by RobFallen Link to post Share on other sites
Tidgy's Dad Posted September 30, 2021 Share Posted September 30, 2021 Did you purchase it from the fellow who was the OP in the other post if I may ask? Link to post Share on other sites
Fossildude19 Posted September 30, 2021 Share Posted September 30, 2021 43 minutes ago, RobFallen said: I also hope you are wrong lol I spotted it for sale and found this post so I went for it, for sure has some restoration/paint - If it is the same one, then it is real with lots of paint added. I would try to remove the paint, if possible. Try to use a bit of acetone on one of the painted on "ribs", to test if you can remove it without damaging the specimen. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
RobFallen Posted September 30, 2021 Author Share Posted September 30, 2021 11 minutes ago, Fossildude19 said: If it is the same one, then it is real with lots of paint added. I would try to remove the paint, if possible. Try to use a bit of acetone on one of the painted on "ribs", to test if you can remove it without damaging the specimen. Scared to touch it so will leave it like this lol but yes bought it from John from his website. Link to post Share on other sites
RobFallen Posted September 30, 2021 Author Share Posted September 30, 2021 14 minutes ago, Tidgy's Dad said: Did you purchase it from the fellow who was the OP in the other post if I may ask? Yes I did via his site. 1 Link to post Share on other sites
Fossildude19 Posted September 30, 2021 Share Posted September 30, 2021 We don't allow links to commercial dealers. Brightened the close up photos: 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites
RobFallen Posted September 30, 2021 Author Share Posted September 30, 2021 Just now, Fossildude19 said: We don't allow links to commercial dealers. Sorry not trying to promote just show where i got it from Link to post Share on other sites
Fossildude19 Posted September 30, 2021 Share Posted September 30, 2021 6 minutes ago, RobFallen said: Sorry not trying to promote just show where i got it from No worries. Posting a link to a dealer is not allowed, for any reason. Nor is listing the dealer name. VIA PM is fine, but not on the open boards. If someone can click on a link, they are brought to a commercial website - it is advertising- indirectly. Prices and sellers are just not discussed on the open forums. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites
RobFallen Posted September 30, 2021 Author Share Posted September 30, 2021 8 minutes ago, Fossildude19 said: No worries. Posting a link to a dealer is not allowed, for any reason. Nor is listing the dealer name. VIA PM is fine, but not on the open boards. If someone can click on a link, they are brought to a commercial website - it is advertising- indirectly. Prices and sellers are just not discussed on the open forums. Roger that and noted, wont happen again, thanks for warning and not kicking me also 1 Link to post Share on other sites
RobFallen Posted September 30, 2021 Author Share Posted September 30, 2021 20 minutes ago, Fossildude19 said: We don't allow links to commercial dealers. Brightened the close up photos: Looks really good in these, thank you, can see the paint better also lol Link to post Share on other sites
Fossildude19 Posted September 30, 2021 Share Posted September 30, 2021 3 minutes ago, RobFallen said: Roger that and noted, wont happen again, thanks for warning and not kicking me also We all get a few mulligans. 1 1 Link to post Share on other sites
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