RJB Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 Im sure Ive shown this one before, but it was a long time ago. The funny thing is, when I first brought this little slab of rock to my prep bench, I automatically figured it was a Knightia! ha!! I always start on the head when I start prepping a fish and it didnt take long to realize that this was a Phareodus. What a super nice surprize that was! Came out quite nice but it does have a fin problem on the top side. Still, quite a nice little fish of 6 and 1/2 inches! Its now in the display case. Woooooooop!!! Wooooop!! With enough time this little case will be full? RB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ludwigia Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 Nice one, Ron. I'm looking forward to seeing the other treasures that you'll be putting into that display case. Greetings from the Lake of Constance. Roger http://www.steinkern.de/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJB Posted August 11, 2017 Author Share Posted August 11, 2017 Hey @Ludwigia, this will take some time. Gots lots more boxes to go through. I only bring home a box or two about every few months? Not counting all the projects I have to do. Still, fun stuff for me. RB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
caldigger Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 So gathering from what I see in your picture, is this cabinet/ case to be dedicated solely to matrix mount pieces? Looking good so far! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FossilDudeCO Posted August 11, 2017 Share Posted August 11, 2017 Nice little Phareodus Ron! Very nice preservation, and a very uncommon size! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jcbshark Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 Great prep on that guy Ron Every once in a great while it's not just a big rock down there! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt_Digz Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 That is an amazing fish!! I am completely jealous!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ynot Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 Looks like You have a good start on Your display! Looking forward to seeing what comes next. Tony Darwin said: " Man sprang from monkeys." Will Rogers said: " Some of them didn't spring far enough." My Fossil collection - My Mineral collection My favorite thread on TFF. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
izak_ Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 Beautiful preservation and fish! I like the teeth especially Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJB Posted August 12, 2017 Author Share Posted August 12, 2017 Thanks everyone. Somewhere Ive got a little baby Phareodus about 2 inches. Will look nice sittin by this one. RB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJB Posted August 12, 2017 Author Share Posted August 12, 2017 Ok, more fossils into the display case. Even my pine cones. and a bunch of my gastropods. Looking better all the time. RB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bullsnake Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 Coming together beautifully. Love that gastropod multi-block! Steve Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJB Posted August 12, 2017 Author Share Posted August 12, 2017 Thanks @Bullsnake, ive got one gastro multi block that puts that one to shame. Just got to find it? Well, and finish prepping it too. RB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ropterus Posted August 12, 2017 Share Posted August 12, 2017 Very nice! Great prep work as always. Can't wait to see your case when you get it filled! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RJB Posted August 14, 2017 Author Share Posted August 14, 2017 Thank you everyone. RB Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aplomado Posted August 14, 2017 Share Posted August 14, 2017 Wow, those teeth! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wrangellian Posted August 15, 2017 Share Posted August 15, 2017 PLEASE get someone to set your camera to take larger pics... I don't think the small format does your fossils any justice - they look like they are spectacular but it's like looking at them from a distance! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Max-fossils Posted August 17, 2017 Share Posted August 17, 2017 A beautiful display case already!!! The fish is a great addition and prep too! 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...
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