Randyw Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 1 hour ago, Ptychodus04 said: The stomach is jammed full of smaller, mostly articulated fish. Oooooo! Can we see a closeup of that! I dont think I’ve seen anything in the tummies of any that I’ve done. I’ll have to look again. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ptychodus04 Posted April 14 Author Share Posted April 14 12 hours ago, Randyw said: Oooooo! Can we see a closeup of that! I dont think I’ve seen anything in the tummies of any that I’ve done. I’ll have to look again. Ask and you shall receive. 8 Regards, Kris Global Paleo Services, LLC https://globalpaleoservices.com http://instagram.com/globalpaleoservices http://instagram.com/kris.howe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaybot Posted April 14 Share Posted April 14 Wow! That's got to be a fun one to work on. -Jay “The earth doesn't need new continents, but new men.” ― Jules Verne, Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ptychodus04 Posted April 15 Author Share Posted April 15 1 hour ago, Jaybot said: That's got to be a fun one to work on It’s pretty cool. The fins are flaky on all the fish and the Priksy and Diplo have flaky scales, but nothing patience and Paraloid can’t handle. 1 1 Regards, Kris Global Paleo Services, LLC https://globalpaleoservices.com http://instagram.com/globalpaleoservices http://instagram.com/kris.howe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ptychodus04 Posted April 18 Author Share Posted April 18 This slab was a blast to prep! I only have around 40 more to prep in this lot! 14 Regards, Kris Global Paleo Services, LLC https://globalpaleoservices.com http://instagram.com/globalpaleoservices http://instagram.com/kris.howe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FossilDAWG Posted April 18 Share Posted April 18 Amazing work! Don 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randyw Posted April 19 Share Posted April 19 (edited) Great work! And 4 different species on the same block WOW! somebodies really going to enjoy that! Edited April 19 by Randyw 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fossilis Willis Posted April 19 Share Posted April 19 Beautiful slab Kris. That prisky is a monster! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex S. Posted April 19 Share Posted April 19 Beautiful as always Kris! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ptychodus04 Posted April 19 Author Share Posted April 19 Thanks all. The shocking part for me was when I added up my hours for the entire project, it was only 67.25! I had a 100 hour budget to work with so, that makes for a very happy client. Regards, Kris Global Paleo Services, LLC https://globalpaleoservices.com http://instagram.com/globalpaleoservices http://instagram.com/kris.howe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpc Posted April 19 Share Posted April 19 (edited) 15 hours ago, Ptychodus04 said: This slab was a blast to prep! I only have around 40 more to prep in this lot! Job Security... good for you. Nice work. As expected. Edited April 19 by jpc 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ptychodus04 Posted April 19 Author Share Posted April 19 3 hours ago, jpc said: Job Security... good for you. It's a good feeling to have a slight backlog of projects for sure. I'm currently working on a deal to be the recommended preparator for visitors who go to a very well known quarry. Could be huge. 2 Regards, Kris Global Paleo Services, LLC https://globalpaleoservices.com http://instagram.com/globalpaleoservices http://instagram.com/kris.howe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randyw Posted April 19 Share Posted April 19 Good luck on that! You'd be perfect for it! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jpc Posted April 19 Share Posted April 19 59 minutes ago, Ptychodus04 said: It's a good feeling to have a slight backlog of projects for sure. I'm currently working on a deal to be the recommended preparator for visitors who go to a very well known quarry. Could be huge. Like a real job, dare I say. : ) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ptychodus04 Posted April 19 Author Share Posted April 19 35 minutes ago, jpc said: Like a real job, dare I say. : ) Shockingly similar but far more enjoyable. 1 Regards, Kris Global Paleo Services, LLC https://globalpaleoservices.com http://instagram.com/globalpaleoservices http://instagram.com/kris.howe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sjfriend Posted April 22 Share Posted April 22 Great slab Kris! That is awesome that you were able to show the eaten fish. A real job!? Why would you do that The quarry folks will be so lucky to have you! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ptychodus04 Posted April 22 Author Share Posted April 22 36 minutes ago, Sjfriend said: Great slab Kris! That is awesome that you were able to show the eaten fish. A real job!? Why would you do that The quarry folks will be so lucky to have you! Thanks! It's only kind of like a real job. It's still far too much fun to prep than a real job, even if it is a business. The only difference is that I still have to go work, even when I'm not feeling it. I know, it sounds shocking but eventually, you get to the point where you don't want to prep. On a happy note, my new scribes from ZOIC arrived today and are patiently waiting for me to unwrap them and play with them. I've only been waiting since mid-December! That's really fast considering that I waited 18 months for my HW322 from Mr. Winkler. Regards, Kris Global Paleo Services, LLC https://globalpaleoservices.com http://instagram.com/globalpaleoservices http://instagram.com/kris.howe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ptychodus04 Posted April 26 Author Share Posted April 26 Another one off the list. 10 Regards, Kris Global Paleo Services, LLC https://globalpaleoservices.com http://instagram.com/globalpaleoservices http://instagram.com/kris.howe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Collector9658 Posted April 26 Share Posted April 26 On 4/1/2024 at 1:00 PM, Ptychodus04 said: This is about as close to a perfect Diplomystus as one can get. The fins got a little flaky at the tips but that’s about all. There was a nice soft layer of matrix right on top of the specimen and a beautiful separation between it and the harder layer on top. Perfection if you ask me. Beautiful work Kris. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tidgy's Dad Posted April 26 Share Posted April 26 Always most enjoyable catching up on this thread. 1 Life's Good! Tortoise Friend. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ptychodus04 Posted May 6 Author Share Posted May 6 2 more fish off the queue. The Mio has some interesting preservation. 9 Regards, Kris Global Paleo Services, LLC https://globalpaleoservices.com http://instagram.com/globalpaleoservices http://instagram.com/kris.howe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FossilNerd Posted May 6 Share Posted May 6 I just got caught back up on your thread, Kris. Great prep work as always. Beautiful fish! I’m also happy that you have a bit of backlog (that you are just hammering through!) and it’s good to hear about the potential to be on a recommended list at that quarry. Exciting times for you! I hope it all works out, my friend! The good thing about science is that it's true whether or not you believe in it. -Neil deGrasse Tyson Everyone you will ever meet knows something you don't. -Bill Nye (The Science Guy) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Doctor Mud Posted May 7 Share Posted May 7 On 4/18/2024 at 7:37 PM, Ptychodus04 said: This slab was a blast to prep! I only have around 40 more to prep in this lot! Wow! How many hours to do that slab? nice bonus on the “last supper” fish dinner Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ptychodus04 Posted May 7 Author Share Posted May 7 12 hours ago, FossilNerd said: I just got caught back up on your thread, Kris. Great prep work as always. Beautiful fish! I’m also happy that you have a bit of backlog (that you are just hammering through!) and it’s good to hear about the potential to be on a recommended list at that quarry. Exciting times for you! I hope it all works out, my friend! Thanks. It's pretty exciting. I get to prep way more than I would if I only got to prep what I collect. That being said, I also don't have time do do much collecting either. 2 Regards, Kris Global Paleo Services, LLC https://globalpaleoservices.com http://instagram.com/globalpaleoservices http://instagram.com/kris.howe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ptychodus04 Posted May 7 Author Share Posted May 7 13 hours ago, Doctor Mud said: Wow! How many hours to do that slab? nice bonus on the “last supper” fish dinner If I remember correctly, this one took just shy of 63 hours. Regards, Kris Global Paleo Services, LLC https://globalpaleoservices.com http://instagram.com/globalpaleoservices http://instagram.com/kris.howe Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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