Manticocerasman Posted January 25, 2019 Share Posted January 25, 2019 7 minutes ago, Ludwigia said: The Goniatite from @Manticocerasman arrived today as predicted. Exactly what I was expecting plus a nice little extra. Thanks Kevin! I think I'm going to have a go at preppng this down some more. I can see that the piece at the mouth aperture has been glued back on and that there may not be any more fossil substance within it, but I think I can at least sculpt out the form. I'm also curious to see how the preservation is on the reverse side, so even though the matrix apears to be extremely hard, I think I may have a peek there too. And here's the nice little surprise he included. A pyritized Goniatite still in the matrix. Looks like I'll have to use the stylus on this one too. Kevin, can you please tell me the provenance on this one? Is it the same as the one above? I'm glad they arrived safe and sound. The little pyritised one is from the same location and same genus ( both Manticoceras sp. ) It comes out of a nodule from the Matagne formation. the small one will be relatively easy to prep. But the matrix on the other one is realy hard, I had almost no succes on prepping them on the back side, appart from a few lucky splits. but with some propper tools you could alwas try to clear up a little bit. I'll have a go an a few of them in the near future, but I will first try to remove as much of the matrix as possible with a powertool and try to do the rest with an airscribe. this is a risico as I have to now exactly how the fossil is situated in the rock. 2 growing old is mandatory but growing up is optional. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tidgy's Dad Posted January 25, 2019 Share Posted January 25, 2019 40 minutes ago, Ludwigia said: The Goniatite from @Manticocerasman arrived today as predicted. Exactly what I was expecting plus a nice little extra. Thanks Kevin! I think I'm going to have a go at preppng this down some more. I can see that the piece at the mouth aperture has been glued back on and that there may not be any more fossil substance within it, but I think I can at least sculpt out the form. Nice goniatite and the little pyritized one is a lovely bonus which could look really super if you can manage to prep it. 1 Life's Good! Tortoise Friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ziggycardon Posted January 25, 2019 Share Posted January 25, 2019 My newest additions to the collection: A fossilized great white (Carcharodon carcharias) tooth from an old collection found in the Atacama desert in Chile (4 million years old) An unidentified cretaceous turtle bone from Oued Zem in Morocco (70 million years) 1 Interested in all things paleontology, geology, zoology, evolution, natural history and science! Professional exotic pet keeper, huge fantasy geek, explorer of the microfossil realm, member of the BVP (Belgian Association for Paleontology), Volunteer prepper at Oertijdmuseum Boxtel. View my collection topic here: The Growing Collection of Ziggycardon My animal collection at the "Members pet" topic Ziggycardon's exploration of the microfossil realm Trips to Eben Emael (Maastrichtian of Belgium) My latest fossil hunt Next project will be a dedicated prepping space. "A mind needs books as a sword needs a whetstone, if it is to keep its edge." - Tyrion Lannister Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobby Rico Posted January 25, 2019 Share Posted January 25, 2019 8 minutes ago, ziggycardon said: newest additions to the collection Very nice indeed you must have already filled your new room by now the rate you are going. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ziggycardon Posted January 25, 2019 Share Posted January 25, 2019 2 minutes ago, Bobby Rico said: Very nice indeed you must have already filled your new room by now the rate you are going. Haha yes, now you mention it, it is filling up quite quickly indeed! Interested in all things paleontology, geology, zoology, evolution, natural history and science! Professional exotic pet keeper, huge fantasy geek, explorer of the microfossil realm, member of the BVP (Belgian Association for Paleontology), Volunteer prepper at Oertijdmuseum Boxtel. View my collection topic here: The Growing Collection of Ziggycardon My animal collection at the "Members pet" topic Ziggycardon's exploration of the microfossil realm Trips to Eben Emael (Maastrichtian of Belgium) My latest fossil hunt Next project will be a dedicated prepping space. "A mind needs books as a sword needs a whetstone, if it is to keep its edge." - Tyrion Lannister Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ReptileTooth Posted January 25, 2019 Share Posted January 25, 2019 Cool shark tooth! "The baneful Dragons, O Seas, are gone: Fiends, 0 Earth, have filled thee with the bones of Defeat and Death." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ludwigia Posted January 26, 2019 Share Posted January 26, 2019 On 25.1.2019 at 3:34 PM, Tidgy's Dad said: Nice goniatite and the little pyritized one is a lovely bonus which could look really super if you can manage to prep it. It popped out of the matrix in record time. It even popped so much that it left a hole in the middle, but I think it's nevertheless just fine. Still working on the big one, though. That's a bit more tricky. 5 Greetings from the Lake of Constance. Roger http://www.steinkern.de/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tidgy's Dad Posted January 26, 2019 Share Posted January 26, 2019 1 minute ago, Ludwigia said: It popped out of the matrix in record time. It even popped so much that it left a hole in the middle, but I think it's nevertheless just fine. Still working on the big one, though. That's a bit more tricky. Beautiful! I love it when things pop, just had three little brachs pop off a coral, so happy! Life's Good! Tortoise Friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ludwigia Posted January 26, 2019 Share Posted January 26, 2019 18 minutes ago, Tidgy's Dad said: Beautiful! I love it when things pop, just had three little brachs pop off a coral, so happy! Is that Tidgy's mum? 1 Greetings from the Lake of Constance. Roger http://www.steinkern.de/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tidgy's Dad Posted January 26, 2019 Share Posted January 26, 2019 1 minute ago, Ludwigia said: Is that Tidgy's mum? Yup, the wonderful wifey who looks pretty good for 67 i feel. 1 Life's Good! Tortoise Friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolf89 Posted January 26, 2019 Share Posted January 26, 2019 I got this Aurora beauty today for the hefty price of 2 bucks! 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ludwigia Posted January 26, 2019 Share Posted January 26, 2019 12 minutes ago, Wolf89 said: I got this Aurora beauty today for the hefty price of 2 bucks! Good buy! 1 Greetings from the Lake of Constance. Roger http://www.steinkern.de/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tidgy's Dad Posted January 26, 2019 Share Posted January 26, 2019 14 minutes ago, Wolf89 said: I got this Aurora beauty today for the hefty price of 2 bucks! Two male antelope or rabbit, deer or kangaroo? It's very nice for any of those prices! 1 Life's Good! Tortoise Friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Adam86cucv Posted January 26, 2019 Share Posted January 26, 2019 27 minutes ago, Wolf89 said: I got this Aurora beauty today for the hefty price of 2 bucks! Nice buy 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darktooth Posted January 26, 2019 Share Posted January 26, 2019 1 hour ago, Tidgy's Dad said: Yup, the wonderful wifey who looks pretty good for 67 i feel. Geez Adam, how did you so lucky with such a young and beautiful wife? 1 I like Trilo-butts and I cannot lie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tidgy's Dad Posted January 26, 2019 Share Posted January 26, 2019 Just now, Darktooth said: Geez Adam, how did you so lucky with such a young and beautiful wife? I kidnapped her and ran away to Morocco. Life's Good! Tortoise Friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Darktooth Posted January 26, 2019 Share Posted January 26, 2019 Just now, Tidgy's Dad said: I kidnapped her and ran away to Morocco. 1 I like Trilo-butts and I cannot lie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrangellian Posted January 27, 2019 Share Posted January 27, 2019 Here's what my arm and a leg got me recently I was a little concerned it was not going to arrive, but it showed up finally. One more item from the same location has yet to arrive, but it was sent later. I can't believe what I spent on this little impression, but it's a significant impression, being from the Ediacaran/Vendian. Albumares brunsae, a Trilobozoan like Tribrachidium, the only representative of that whole phylum(?) in my collection. Too many other bidders out there want these things too! Forgot to add scale, but the disc is about 14mm diam. 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrangellian Posted January 27, 2019 Share Posted January 27, 2019 Also a little quadruplet of Sphenothallus sp. worm tubes? from Lindsay Fm, Collingwood Mbr, Bowmanville, Ont. I traded away my last couple examples from that location so I'm glad I was able to replace them (as I figured I would sooner or later)! Unfortunately some flaking has removed bits off some of the tubes, but it's not so bad, especially as there are 4 on this piece. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ludwigia Posted January 27, 2019 Share Posted January 27, 2019 @Manticocerasman Hi Kevin. I managed to get it out of the matrix. Turned out ok, don't you think? 5 Greetings from the Lake of Constance. Roger http://www.steinkern.de/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Manticocerasman Posted January 27, 2019 Share Posted January 27, 2019 @Ludwigia Nice, how did you remove it? Did you cut of most of the matrix and removed the rest with an airscribe? growing old is mandatory but growing up is optional. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ludwigia Posted January 27, 2019 Share Posted January 27, 2019 2 hours ago, Manticocerasman said: @Ludwigia Nice, how did you remove it? Did you cut of most of the matrix and removed the rest with an airscribe? I used airscribe and abrader. No need for a saw, since my scribe is powerful enough. I can even sculpt with it using different blades when necessary. Greetings from the Lake of Constance. Roger http://www.steinkern.de/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tidgy's Dad Posted January 27, 2019 Share Posted January 27, 2019 15 hours ago, Wrangellian said: Here's what my arm and a leg got me recently I was a little concerned it was not going to arrive, but it showed up finally. One more item from the same location has yet to arrive, but it was sent later. I can't believe what I spent on this little impression, but it's a significant impression, being from the Ediacaran/Vendian. Albumares brunsae, a Trilobozoan like Tribrachidium, the only representative of that whole phylum(?) in my collection. Too many other bidders out there want these things too! Forgot to add scale, but the disc is about 14mm diam. Amazing! I would love to have one of these. Life's Good! Tortoise Friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tidgy's Dad Posted January 27, 2019 Share Posted January 27, 2019 5 hours ago, Ludwigia said: @Manticocerasman Hi Kevin. I managed to get it out of the matrix. Turned out ok, don't you think? Beautiful work! 1 Life's Good! Tortoise Friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ludwigia Posted January 27, 2019 Share Posted January 27, 2019 8 minutes ago, Tidgy's Dad said: Beautiful work! Greetings from the Lake of Constance. Roger http://www.steinkern.de/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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