Troodon Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 For those of you that have visited the Black Hills Institute in Hill City SD you know that space is at a premium. When I heard that they were planning to add a replica of the large Jurassic Pliosaur Liopleurodon ferox , I said where? Well here it is flying high above. The new view as you enter Getting to this point was not easy. The replica was not complete and the skull was distorted. Started with a two meter skull mounting of the scapulae and the created coracoids positioned the pubes and ischia attached to the sacral ribs with a rod going through the “yet to be created” ilia attach the created gastralia basket, creating the disassemble circle that will support the massive paddles Mounting of the ribs Lots of modification to the ribs and lateral spines Its South Dakota cow country Bone corrections being made Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troodon Posted February 7, 2018 Author Share Posted February 7, 2018 carving the end of the tail added bases for restoring the lateral spines skull presented some interesting challenges, not the least of which was the creation of most of the braincase In addition to missing elements from the skull, the right lower jaw was crushed in a rather “ugly” way. Presenting an awkward lateral view we took out the saw and moved the offending portions And moved them to their correct positions. Not a good idea for an original fossil, but acceptable for a cast photos and dialogue courtesy of Pete Larsen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tidgy's Dad Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 I love these step by step series of photographs. Very interesting and once again thanks for posting, I learn so much from your posts. Life's Good! Tortoise Friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troodon Posted February 7, 2018 Author Share Posted February 7, 2018 19 minutes ago, Tidgy's Dad said: I love these step by step series of photographs. Very interesting and once again thanks for posting, I learn so much from your posts. Thank you. I always find it very interesting to see the process it took to get to the final outcome. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manticocerasman Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 thanks for sharing great post growing old is mandatory but growing up is optional. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
*THEO* Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 Magnificent new acquisition to the museum,thanks for sharing! Liopleurodon rossicus is actually invalid taxon and the species was reassigned to genus Pliosaurus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
snolly50 Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 LOL! Sometimes, when I walk on the dam at the deep water of our lake; unbidden to my mind comes a flash of a video clip I once saw. In the video reconstruction a peaceful, bipedal dinosaur is searching the seaside rocks for lunch. Bang! Liopleurodon bursts from the water and snatches the hapless creature. Yikes! What a wonderful monster. I really enjoyed the photos of the replica. Human beings, who are almost unique in having the ability to learn from the experience of others, also are remarkable for their apparent disinclination to do so. - Douglas Adams, Last Chance to See Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troodon Posted February 7, 2018 Author Share Posted February 7, 2018 32 minutes ago, *THEO* said: Magnificent new acquisition to the museum,thanks for sharing! Liopleurodon rossicus is actually invalid taxon and the species was reassigned to genus Pliosaurus. I checked and they have changed the name since these pictures were taken to L. ferox Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troodon Posted February 7, 2018 Author Share Posted February 7, 2018 6 minutes ago, snolly50 said: LOL! Sometimes, when I walk on the dam at the deep water of our lake; unbidden to my mind comes a flash of a video clip I once saw. In the video reconstruction a peaceful, bipedal dinosaur is searching the seaside rocks for lunch. Bang! Liopleurodon bursts from the water and snatches the hapless creature. Yikes! What a wonderful monster. I really enjoyed the photos of the replica. thanks and I really enjoyed your daydream of what life might have been in Jurassic times Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJB Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 Amazing how much work goes into something like this! I haven't been to BHI for about 9 or 10 years. About time for another visit. RB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpc Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 Hey, now wait a second. Didn't I just see you in Tucson a few days ago, and now you have made your way to South Dakota? I imagine you took these pix well before yu posted them huh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
akazaran Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 wow... This is insanely cool!! I want one to play in my bathtub. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fruitbat Posted February 7, 2018 Share Posted February 7, 2018 Okay...is this Bison latifrons ferox or Liopleurodon latifrons? Illigitimati non carborundum Fruitbat's PDF Library Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troodon Posted February 7, 2018 Author Share Posted February 7, 2018 1 hour ago, jpc said: Hey, now wait a second. Didn't I just see you in Tucson a few days ago, and now you have made your way to South Dakota? I imagine you took these pix well before yu posted them huh. Pictures take by Pete Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DatFossilBoy Posted February 15, 2018 Share Posted February 15, 2018 On 07/02/2018 at 12:33 PM, Troodon said: carving the end of the tail added bases for restoring the lateral spines skull presented some interesting challenges, not the least of which was the creation of most of the braincase In addition to missing elements from the skull, the right lower jaw was crushed in a rather “ugly” way. Presenting an awkward lateral view we took out the saw and moved the offending portions And moved them to their correct positions. Not a good idea for an original fossil, but acceptable for a cast photos and dialogue courtesy of Pete Larsen Absolutely amazing the precision,size and quality of this model. Props! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldtimer Posted February 16, 2018 Share Posted February 16, 2018 That is one awesome job to have making a model that large especially a dinosaur. The step by step pictures are nice to see what it takes to get such a lovely specimen. Thank you so much for posting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DE&i Posted March 29, 2018 Share Posted March 29, 2018 Fantastic reminiscent post, as I fortuante enough to see a L.ferox skull discovered in the 1980s. Found in Oxford Clay quarry. Regards.....D&E&i The only certainty with fossil hunting is the uncertainty. https://lnk.bio/Darren.Withers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
taj Posted March 31, 2018 Share Posted March 31, 2018 Amazing! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max-fossils Posted April 3, 2018 Share Posted April 3, 2018 A bit late to the party, but man that is a great cast! Looks really cool! Liopleurodon was my favorite marine reptile when I was a kid. But that was mainly because I believed the BBC size estimate of 25 meters. So that was mainly why I loved the creature, because it was so impressive IMO to look at something so huge. When I realized that this size was greatly exaggerated, I have to say with all honesty that I was a bit sad. Though 6-7m isn't small (or even the 12m), it is definitely not as marveling as 25. I still love this creature though, and am eagerly awaiting an opportunity for me to obtain a fossil of it! Anyways, enough about my little personal story, let's go back to the cast we have here! Frank, do you maybe know on which fossil(s) this cast is based on? Thanks for sharing! Max Max Derème "I feel an echo of the lightning each time I find a fossil. [...] That is why I am a hunter: to feel that bolt of lightning every day." - Mary Anning >< Remarkable Creatures, Tracy Chevalier Instagram: @world_of_fossils Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troodon Posted June 12, 2018 Author Share Posted June 12, 2018 On 4/3/2018 at 8:27 AM, Max-fossils said: A bit late to the party, but man that is a great cast! Looks really cool! Liopleurodon was my favorite marine reptile when I was a kid. But that was mainly because I believed the BBC size estimate of 25 meters. So that was mainly why I loved the creature, because it was so impressive IMO to look at something so huge. When I realized that this size was greatly exaggerated, I have to say with all honesty that I was a bit sad. Though 6-7m isn't small (or even the 12m), it is definitely not as marveling as 25. I still love this creature though, and am eagerly awaiting an opportunity for me to obtain a fossil of it! Anyways, enough about my little personal story, let's go back to the cast we have here! Frank, do you maybe know on which fossil(s) this cast is based on? Thanks for sharing! Max Sorry for the late response did not see your post. Very nice story and its easy to see why you love this creature. All I know its from Russia and if I can remember I will ask Pete the next time I see him. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Troodon Posted June 12, 2018 Author Share Posted June 12, 2018 Visited BHI and took a couple of photos. Boy they need more space everything is jammed together and these are beautiful specimens Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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