Lmshoemaker Posted April 3, 2015 Share Posted April 3, 2015 (edited) Greetings. I am worried about this cystoid I am working on. The plates on the side look like they are absent, as there is a noticeable dip where they should be. I suppose they could be tucked in or have washed out, but I am worried I may have destroyed them, perhaps they got stuck to some sticky matrix? Can anyone give me their opinion? I also should mention there is a crack and deformation on the stem, the axis of this crack runs right through where the plates should be. Edited April 3, 2015 by Cryptidsaurian Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZiggieCie Posted April 3, 2015 Share Posted April 3, 2015 I think it looks good. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Auspex Posted April 3, 2015 Share Posted April 3, 2015 I don't see a problem; it's nice! "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...
Lmshoemaker Posted April 3, 2015 Author Share Posted April 3, 2015 I don't see a problem; it's nice! I think it looks good. Really? That's a relief. I looked at it a bit closer, unless the plates are disarticulated and tucked in, there is no chance they are present. I can't tell if it was me that did it or if it was natural, but looking at it again, I think it may be fine. My only fear is that I am working on this and pieces like this for a friend and really don't want to mess up. The matrix is really variable and I have made a few mistakes already which worries me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
squalicorax Posted April 3, 2015 Share Posted April 3, 2015 (edited) These Osgood cystoids are often flattened on one side. Looks good to me. Edited April 3, 2015 by squalicorax My Flickr Page of My Collection: http://www.flickr.com/photos/79424101@N00/sets Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lmshoemaker Posted April 3, 2015 Author Share Posted April 3, 2015 These Osgood cystoids are often flattened on one side. Looks good to me. Oh good, there appears to be a little bit of folding along the region in question; I will have to air abrade to find out if it is flattened or missing though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrangellian Posted April 29, 2015 Share Posted April 29, 2015 I would want to see a clearer pic, without water, but what the others say is encouraging. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lmshoemaker Posted May 8, 2015 Author Share Posted May 8, 2015 I would want to see a clearer pic, without water, but what the others say is encouraging. Did more work, the plates were definitely gone, not sure if I did it but I probably did. That said, the guy I prepped for didn't seemed to mind and it still looked decent with the damage. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossildude19 Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 Lincoln, Lesson learned - start from an inch or so from the fossil, and work your way in. All preppers have done damage to fossils, at one point or another. Live and learn. I'd say you are doing good work, and are getting better every time I see one of your latest prep jobs. Well done. 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...
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