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sbell · June 11, 2024, 02:16:24 PM

Bandai alligator gar

bmathison1972 · June 11, 2024, 10:49:53 PM

@sbell - I asked on the Blog but figured it would be good to ask here too. Where did you get that diorama? Did you make it? I can easily put something like that to use

sbell · June 11, 2024, 11:16:24 PM

Quote from: bmathison1972 on June 11, 2024, 10:49:53 PM@sbell - I asked on the Blog but figured it would be good to ask here too. Where did you get that diorama? Did you make it? I can easily put something like that to use

I did make it! Started with a 3d printed base, then mixed in natural materials and some modeling materials!

The water line is cut from a plastic acetate sheet that we sell to print making students at work!

I got tired of not having a decent underwater photo background. I'm planning a couple others as well.

sbell · June 12, 2024, 01:57:32 AM

@bmathison1972 here's a different photo with a different surface and more of the upper part

bmathison1972 · June 12, 2024, 11:54:10 AM

wow very nice! thanks for sharing!

sbell · June 16, 2024, 02:07:52 PM

Takara Asian arowana (super red and gold crossback forms)

bmathison1972 · June 30, 2024, 11:48:47 AM

Yujin rosy bitterling:

bmathison1972 · July 23, 2024, 11:44:16 AM

Yujin three-spined stickleback:

bmathison1972 · September 26, 2024, 01:14:25 PM

Kaiyodo Tokyo bitterling:

sbell · October 16, 2024, 02:23:34 PM

Safari Ltd. Great Lakes Commission Sea Lamprey

Shane · October 16, 2024, 06:46:48 PM

Quote from: sbell on October 16, 2024, 02:23:34 PMSafari Ltd. Great Lakes Commission Sea Lamprey

Very nice, I'm glad you were able to get this as honestly, I do not know how the GLFC decides to distribute these, so unfortunately can't help anyone who's looking for one.

They ordered quite a bit though, so they are out there. The figure was made to their exact specs, with lots of revisions in order to get everything just right, from the sculpt to the paint to the feel of the figure.

So it should really be the definitive lamprey collectible for whoever is into that sort of thing.

EpicRaptorMan · October 16, 2024, 07:18:53 PM

How large is this lamprey?

sbell · October 16, 2024, 07:27:46 PM

Quote from: EpicRaptorMan on October 16, 2024, 07:18:53 PMHow large is this lamprey?

It's in the blog post, but 46cm long. Modest size for a landlocked adult

sbell · October 16, 2024, 07:28:57 PM

Quote from: Shane on October 16, 2024, 06:46:48 PM
Quote from: sbell on October 16, 2024, 02:23:34 PMSafari Ltd. Great Lakes Commission Sea Lamprey

Very nice, I'm glad you were able to get this as honestly, I do not know how the GLFC decides to distribute these, so unfortunately can't help anyone who's looking for one.

They ordered quite a bit though, so they are out there. The figure was made to their exact specs, with lots of revisions in order to get everything just right, from the sculpt to the paint to the feel of the figure.

So it should really be the definitely lamprey collectible for whoever is into that sort of thing.

It's definitely one of my prized figures. Looks good with the Marsh Education figures (but miles ahead of them of course)

I think I was the first collector-type to reach out and was very convincing. I put a few people in touch that asked, mostly fishery professionals, so that makes sense anyway.

sbell · November 17, 2024, 03:55:19 PM

Replica Toy Fish 6 inch Channel Catfish

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