Raistlin Posted May 23, 2014 Share Posted May 23, 2014 As the title says I found someone through their postings online and contacted them about creating me a life size Microraptor. The cost was right for the time and work put into the piece, the cost included shipping from Florida to Missouri. I chose the pose and colors. I wanted a defensive/mating display pose and for the colors I wanted sort of a drab color for all of it but the head creast and the two end tail feathers. I understand that at least one fossil has shown evidence that they might have been black iridecent but I thought this coloring might be more natural looking. Also I am just not sure that we really are positive of the coloring. I will post a few images and then a link to all 18 photos. Full album 18 photos. http://imgur.com/a/SB74h Each feather is individually glued onto the body. The feathers are natrual pheasant aside from the crest and two tail feathers. I have it placed in my fossil display case in the living room I am still looking for and contacting places though for some nice LED lights for the cabinet. If you like the piece and are okay with prices (feel free to pm me) I will contact that person and if they are looking for more work I can hook you up with their contact information. RobertSoutheast, MO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JimB88 Posted May 23, 2014 Share Posted May 23, 2014 wow! Thats really cool! What kind of feathers did he use? What is the bulk of the body weigh? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullsnake Posted May 23, 2014 Share Posted May 23, 2014 That's a very cool-looking piece, Robert! I really like your color choice and pose. Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raistlin Posted May 23, 2014 Author Share Posted May 23, 2014 Pheasant feathers for everything but the crest and the two red tail feathers. I am pretty sure the red feathers are died rooster feathers. Over all weight is pretty light 1.430 KG, 3.154 lbs, 50.45 oz. It is roughly 2-2 1/2 feet in length. RobertSoutheast, MO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raistlin Posted May 23, 2014 Author Share Posted May 23, 2014 I did the best I could with the photos. It looks better in person though. If you click the photos you can see them more zoomed in and see better detail. RobertSoutheast, MO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fossilized6s Posted May 23, 2014 Share Posted May 23, 2014 Looks great! A real piece of art! ~Charlie~ "There are those that look at things the way they are, and ask why.....i dream of things that never were, and ask why not?" ~RFK ->Get your Mosasaur print ->How to spot a fake Trilobite ->How to identify a CONCRETION from a DINOSAUR EGG Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnJ Posted May 24, 2014 Share Posted May 24, 2014 Pheasant feathers for everything but the crest and the two red tail feathers. I am pretty sure the red feathers are died rooster feathers. Over all weight is pretty light 1.430 KG, 3.154 lbs, 50.45 oz. It is roughly 2-2 1/2 feet in length. hmmm...the "wing" feathers look similar to owl feathers.... Maybe Chas or another of the birders can weigh in. Nevertheless, that looks like a lot of work. The human mind has the ability to believe anything is true. - JJ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raistlin Posted May 24, 2014 Author Share Posted May 24, 2014 Definitely not owl. The feathers are not as soft as owl feathers. From looking them up they look to be pheasant, but I could be wrong. I am sure it was a lot of work. It is a lot more skill than I could hope to have. They do taxidermy for a living and were working with someone sculpting dinosaurs for a museum during this as well. RobertSoutheast, MO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossildude19 Posted May 24, 2014 Share Posted May 24, 2014 Awesome! Regards, Tim - VETERAN SHALE SPLITTER VFOTM --- APRIL - 2015 __________________________________________________ "In every walk with nature one receives far more than he seeks." John Muir ~ ~ ~ ~ ><))))( *> About Me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auspex Posted May 28, 2014 Share Posted May 28, 2014 Fabulous! Seriously! "There has been an alarming increase in the number of things I know nothing about." - Ashleigh Ellwood Brilliant “Try to learn something about everything and everything about something.” - Thomas Henry Huxley >Paleontology is an evolving science. >May your wonders never cease! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bev Posted May 29, 2014 Share Posted May 29, 2014 Truly FABULOUS! Congratulations and such an awesome addition to your collection! The more I learn, I realize the less I know. BluffCountryFossils.NET Fossil Adventure Blog Go to my Gallery for images of Fossil Jewelry, Sculpture & Crafts Pinned Posts: Beginner's Guide to Fossil Hunting * Geologic Formation Maps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bev Posted June 1, 2014 Share Posted June 1, 2014 I have to admit that I am really smitten with your creature. But alas, I could never afford something like that. But I was thinking... They taxidermy birds all the time A talented sculptor could do wonders, but This is a 20" velociraptor toy. Just thinking... Might jog an idea for someone else. The more I learn, I realize the less I know. BluffCountryFossils.NET Fossil Adventure Blog Go to my Gallery for images of Fossil Jewelry, Sculpture & Crafts Pinned Posts: Beginner's Guide to Fossil Hunting * Geologic Formation Maps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raistlin Posted June 2, 2014 Author Share Posted June 2, 2014 That would be cool. You should make one up, you seem to have a lot of art talent. RobertSoutheast, MO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bev Posted June 2, 2014 Share Posted June 2, 2014 That would be cool. You should make one up, you seem to have a lot of art talent. But I really like my chickens. The more I learn, I realize the less I know. BluffCountryFossils.NET Fossil Adventure Blog Go to my Gallery for images of Fossil Jewelry, Sculpture & Crafts Pinned Posts: Beginner's Guide to Fossil Hunting * Geologic Formation Maps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Raistlin Posted June 3, 2014 Author Share Posted June 3, 2014 That's because they taste like...well chicken. RobertSoutheast, MO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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