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Replica Series Brief Description: Sections of the Montana Dueling Dinosaurs are going to be molded in December of 2007. These replicas are going to be produced in a limited series (250 of each different area). All replicas will be numbered on the replicas. All replicas will only be sold in the finished condition and will have a certificate to match each number. NOW READY: Montana Dueling Dinosaurs Sculpture "MDD In-Situ" (#MDDKBS1) Sculpted by: Katie Busch 2008 This sculpture was created using the quarry data gathered at the site before excavation. The elevation and positioning is near exact. This is one of the most accurate in-situ fossil sculptures ever made. You can click on each image to see a larger view. The sculpture is cast in resin and hand painted by Katie Busch. Each sculpture comes with a certificate, custom wood base, and engraved brass plate (images of plate soon). The first group of molds will be: Theropod Skull In-Situ (Right Profile) (#mddm1) Theropod Left Arm In-Situ (humerus, radius/ulna, hand) (#mddm2) New Information relating to the MDD's The Montana Dueling Dinosaurs In 2006, a team of private fossil collectors from Montana were prospecting south-west of Jordan Montana. They were looking in an area that contained a small outcrop of the Judith River Formation. The team discovered an herbivore hip exposed. Excavation began on the site which lasted for two months. By the end of the excavation, a Ceratopsian and a Tyrannosaurid were exposed. Both specimens were articulated and near 100% complete. Sediments in the quarry led the team to believe that the two dinosaurs were buried together at the same time. The site also led the team to believe that the two dinosaurs may have been interacting before they were buried. The specimens were jacketed using plaster and burlap and removed from the quarry. They were then transported to Fort Peck Montana for the preparation and casting processes. CK Preparations headed up the preparation in Fort Peck. The specimens have been surface prepared, exposing the top half of the two dinosaurs. CKP is in the process of identifying the two dinosaurs, which has turned out to be a difficult task. Currently, it is believed that the Tyrannosaurid is an Aublysodon, which is based on the unserrated premaxilla teeth. Aublysodon is a species that has been under debate among paleontologists for several years since very little fossil material is available. The main basis for this species is the premaxilla teeth. Several paleontologists believe that the unserrated premaxilla teeth that are found are from other immature Tyrannosaurids, not Aublysodon. It currently is believed that the MDD Tyrannosaurid is an adult, based on the thickness of the compact bone in the femur, size of the skull in proportion to the body, and advanced healing in pathology on the left hand. There is still a debate over the identification. Several people, including academic paleontologists, are working on the identification process further. The Ceratopsian is proving to be just as difficult to identify. Based on its size and skull features (no postorbital or nasal horn cores) the specimen may turn out to be a Pachyrhinosaurus, however it does not fit well with this dinosaur. Pachyrhinosaurus is supposed to have a large rugose growth over the nasal and horn cores on the frill. This specimen has neither. It could be that this represents sexual dimorphism within the species. If Pachyrhinosaurus is ruled out, it is probable that the specimen is a new species of Ceratopsian. Whatever the two specimens turn out to be, they will be the most complete ever found. Another important aspect of the two dinosaurs is the possible interaction before burial. The Ceratopsian has teeth imbedded in is back and neck. The teeth match the same species of dinosaur as the Tyrannosaurid. Over 14 teeth were found associated with the Ceratopsian. The Tyrannosaurid is missing several teeth from its dentition, (over 50%). Visibly, several teeth found associated with the Ceratopsian match the broken teeth missing from the Tyrannosaurid. To match them perfectly, the teeth and roots still in position will need to be cross-sectioned. Another unique feature of the site is the thickness of the sediments containing the fossils. Normally in fossil quarries, there is very apparent cross-bedding of the sediments. The cross-bedding represents time in the burial process. A layer is put down at one time and then another layer at another time. Each layer can be analyzed to tell explain how the sediments were placed. The layer of sediment in the MDD quarry is over 12 feet thick with no apparent cross bedding. The layer is also totally void of any animal or pant life. This suggests that a massive layer of sediment was placed at one time. With the delicate nature of the preservation, this probably rules out water being the primary carrier of the sediments. It is proposed that the sediments were deposited by a dry event, like a cliff collapse. Skin impressions on the hip of the Ceratopsian, large distances between vertebra, and no apparent signs of scavenging contribute to the idea of a rapid burial. Much more information will be coming from this outstanding discovery in the future as both private and public paleontologists view and study these specimens. Click Here To View The Replicas Available Both the Skull Profile and the Left Hand replicas are now available! Above are images of the MDD Theropod Skull Replica. This is all a direct cast of the original fossil. There has been no restoration done to the skull before molding. Above are images of the MDD Theropods left arm. Every bone is present and visible in this amazing replica. A classic Tyrannosaurid hand, as big as a t-rex on a dinosaur half the size! These replicas are being produced in a Limited Series, there will be only 250 of each item produced! Learn more about the Montana Dueling Dinosaurs www.paleoincidentproject.com |
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Dracorex hogwartsia Left Profile Skull Replica Type Species - Dracorex hogwartsia, n. gen., n.sp. Distribution - late Cretaceous of North America. Etymology - from the Latin words: draco (meaning dragon) + rex (meaning king). Translation: "dragon king" Diagnosis - same as for species. Holotype - TCMI 2004.17.1, nearly complete skull, one lower tooth, plus first, third, eighth and ninth cervical vertebra.. Etymology - After the fictional "Hogwarts Academy," invention of author J.K. Rowling, the species named in honor of her contribution to children's education and the joy of exploration This is the first replica available for Dracorex hogwartsia! It is exclusively made by CK Preparations. This profile contains the dentary and pre-dentary, both were not present on the first skull described. Currently, there are only two skulls that have been found this complete. The other skull is in the collections of the Children's Museum of Indianapolis. This skull also shows the front teeth of Dracorex, this is a very exciting part. The front teeth are serrated, looking as if this may be the first evidence of an omnivore! This replica is cast in solid resin and is made to hang on a wall or rest on a table. If you would like a wall hanger installed, we will do it at no extra charge. Item Size: About 20 inches long Weight: Composition: Solid plastic resin (pour-a-kast) Finish: Hand painted with acrylic clear coat Qualify for Discount: Orders of 3 or more You can use the images on the Dracorex page along with text. |
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Dracorex hogwartsia original skull replica This is the cast of the original skull. There has been no restoration all of the material you see in the cast is directly from the original fossil. The original fossil was collected in N.E. Montana's Hell Creek Formation. Item Size: About 20 inches long Weight: Composition: Solid plastic resin (pour-a-kast) Finish: Hand painted with acrylic clear coat Qualify for Discount: Orders of 3 or more You can use the images on the Dracorex page along with text. |
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Baby Triceratops Dentaries and Humerus Set replica This is the cast of the original Baby Triceratops material. The right dentary front 40% has been restored, the rest is all original detail from the fossils. The original fossil was collected in N.E. Montana's Hell Creek Formation. Item Size: Humerus (6.25" Long), Dentaries (5.25" Long each) Weight: Composition: Solid plastic resin (pour-a-kast) Finish: Hand painted with acrylic clear coat Qualify for Discount: Orders of 10 or more sets You can use the images on the Baby Triceratops Page along with text. |
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Chirostenotes Claw Set replica This is the cast of two Chirostenotes claws that were found together. the originals were collected in N.E. Montana's Hell Creek Formation. There was no restoration done to the fossils, both claws were near complete! Item Size: Large Claw (3.25 inches along the top curve), Small Claw (2.5 inches along the top curve) Weight: Composition: Solid plastic resin (pour-a-kast) Finish: Hand painted with acrylic clear coat Qualify for Discount: Orders of 10 or more sets |
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Tyrannosaurus rex tooth replica #1 This is the cast of Tyrannosaurus rex PreMaxilla tooth. The tooth shows nice wear on the tip along with excellent serrations. The original fossil was collected in N.E. Montana's Hell Creek Formation. Item Size: Weight: Composition: Solid plastic resin (pour-a-kast) Finish: Hand painted with acrylic clear coat Qualify for Discount: Orders of 10 or more sets |
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Tyrannosaurus rex tooth replica #2 This is the cast of Tyrannosaurus rex back tooth. This tooth is large for a back tooth, it was perfect in enamel and serrations. A truly great example of a back tooth. The original fossil was collected in N.E. Montana's Hell Creek Formation. Item Size: Weight: Composition: Solid plastic resin (pour-a-kast) Finish: Hand painted with acrylic clear coat Qualify for Discount: Orders of 10 or more sets Taxonomy: Kingdom: Animalia Phylum: Chordata Class: Reptilia Order: Saurischia Family: Tyrannosauridae Genus: Tyrannosaurus Species: Tyrannosaurus rex |
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Dromaeosaurus Claw Replica This is the cast of Dromaeosaurus claw. The original fossil was collected in N.E. Montana's Hell Creek Formation. The original fossil was missing the last 5mm of the tip. Item Size: 2.25" Weight: Composition: Solid plastic resin (pour-a-kast) Finish: Hand painted with acrylic clear coat Qualify for Discount: Orders of 10 or more sets |
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Triceratops Nasal Horn Core Replica Replica This is the cast of a Triceratops Nasal Horn Core. This horn core was found on the surface and the tip is in perfect condition. This is one of the best nasal horn cores we have ever seen to be collected on the surface. Item Size: 8.5" Tall, 8" Long at the base, 3" Wide at the base Weight: Composition: Solid plastic resin (pour-a-kast) Finish: Hand painted with acrylic clear coat Qualify for Discount: Orders of 5 or more sets |
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Thescelosaur Ungual Replica This is the cast of a Thescelosaur Ungual. The original fossil was collected in N.E. Montana's Hell Creek Formation. This is a cast from a 100% complete ungual. Item Size: 1.5" Weight: Composition: Solid plastic resin (pour-a-kast) Finish: Hand painted with acrylic clear coat Qualify for Discount: Orders of 10 or more sets |
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Hell Creek Collection Set #1" - Species Represented *Aublysodon *Chirostenotes *Dromaeosaur *Nanotyrannus *Paronychodon *Ricardoestasia *Troodon *Tyrannosaurus rex *Ankylosaur *Leptoceratops *Pachycephalosaur *Thescelosaur *Triceratops *Mammal *Alligator #CKP-R1108 We have been casting many fossils coming in from the field and have put together our first set in the Hell Creek Series we are doing. This set contain 44 different replicas, representing 16 different animals. The collection includes 44 un-painted (research replicas), 3 laminated identification sheets with photographs and description of the specimen, and a catalog of collections. This set is great for educational use, field use, and just for display. The laminated sheets can be taken out in the field and used to help identify fossils. Each image on the sheet has a scale with it to show true size. Each new set we create will follow the same format as this set. Collection Includes: *44 replicas each individually baged and labeled *3 Identification sheets which contain identification and an image of the real fossils the replicas come from. The sheets are laminated to be able to go out in the elements. *Catalog of Collections - This is the basic catalog of collections. This can help the owner to start a catalog for their entire collections. Unique Replicas: All replicas have been created by CK Preparations from fossils we have prepared and collected. All are unique and only available through CKP. Some outstanding replicas in this collection are: * Set of Chirostenotes Claws found together * Rare Dromaeosaur Claw *A Tyrannosaurus rex premaxilla tooth and back tooth * The front part of the left and right dentary from Dracorex hogwartsia. This replica contains over a dozen teeth that show that variation in Pachycephalosaur. This is the only specimen ever found with the dentaries. This also includes the pre-dentary, also the only one ever found. This is also exclusive from CKP. *Fully rooted Triceratops, Leptoceratops, and Alligator tooth. Item Size: Varies Weight: Composition: Solid plastic resin (pour-a-kast) Finish: Un-finished (research replica) Qualify for Discount: Orders of 5 or more sets |
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Creek Alligator Skull and Elements In-Situ Species: "Brachychampsa montana" #CKP-R1208 This is a great Alligator skull with some postcranial elements. We decided to cast the elements and skull In-Situ. the original specimen was found in a block of mudstone and the pieces were a bit jumbled. The skull was mostly intact, which is rare. This is a great replica for anyone into the reptiles of the dinosaur age. There are some teeth still in the dentition also. All elements seen are directly cast from the original specimen, there has been no cosmetic restoration. All elements painted fossil brown are direct from the original fossil. We prepared this specimen and a younger skull of the same species (available soon). This is poured in solid resin so it is very stable. Unique Replicas: All replicas have been created by CK Preparations from fossils we have prepared and collected. All are unique and only available through CKP. Some outstanding features of this replica are: * Near complete skull with teeth in the dentition * Portion of the right dentary * Associated elements including several scutes from the body, 3 different vertebra, and a limb bone. The elements were placed on the base to look like they are still in the ground. Item Size: 10" x 7.5" x 3.5" Weight: Composition: Solid plastic resin (pour-a-kast) Finish: Hand Painted with protective clear-coat Qualify for Discount: Orders of 5 or more sets |
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of Ankylosaur Scutes (3 Piece) - From the Hell Creek Formation of
Montana Species: Not Yet Known #CKP-R1308 The original fossil Ankylosaur Scutes were found within 3 feet of each other in a channel deposit. It is very rare to find Ankylosaur scutes and these three were in very good condition. Two others were also found, but not in very good condition. These three scutes represent different places on the Ankylosaur's body. There are two larger back scutes and one small round skull scute. This makes a great unique collection. Unique Replicas: All replicas have been created by CK Preparations from fossils we have prepared and collected. All are unique and only available through CKP. Some outstanding features of these replica's are: * Found very close together in the same layer, possibly from one dinosaur * Very good condition with excellent detail in the surface * Represents 3 different places on the dinosaurs body Images: The first two pictures show the scutes from their top side, the second two images are of the bottom side. Item Size: Varies Weight: Composition: Solid plastic resin (pour-a-kast) Finish: Hand Painted with protective clear-coat Qualify for Discount: Orders of 5 or more sets |
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of Ankylosaur Scutes (4 Piece) - From the Hell Creek Formation of
Montana #CKP-R1608 This second group of Ankylosaur scutes came from the same area as the first. This group also represents different positions on the body. Together, the two sets make up 7 scutes from Ankylosaur, extremely rare. We believe all of these are from one animal, but cannot say for sure. Unique Replicas: All replicas have been created by CK Preparations from fossils we have prepared and collected. All are unique and only available through CKP. Some outstanding features of these replica's are: * Found very close together in the same layer, possibly from one dinosaur * Very good condition with excellent detail in the surface * Represents 4 different places on the dinosaurs body Images: The current images are from the original fossils. Item Size: Varies Weight: Composition: Solid plastic resin (pour-a-kast) Finish: Hand Painted with protective clear-coat Qualify for Discount: Orders of 5 or more sets |
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rex Hand Claw replica Species: Tyrannosaurus rex #CKP-560R The original fossil was discovered in May of 2008. Item Size: 4" along the curve Composition: Solid plastic resin (pour-a-kast) Finish: Hand Painted with protective clear-coat Qualify for Discount: Orders of 6 or more Images: (click links below for more images http://www.ckpreparations.com/replicas/ckp560Rb http://www.ckpreparations.com/replicas/ckp560Rc http://www.ckpreparations.com/replicas/ckp560Rd http://www.ckpreparations.com/replicas/ckp560Re |
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Tooth Fully Rooted replica (HUGE) Species: #CKP-700R The original fossil was discovered in July of 2008. Item Size: 1.75" long Composition: Solid plastic resin (pour-a-kast) Finish: Hand Painted with protective clear-coat Qualify for Discount: Orders of 10 or more Images: (click links below for more images http://www.ckpreparations.com/replicas/ckp700Rb http://www.ckpreparations.com/replicas/ckp700Rc http://www.ckpreparations.com/replicas/ckp700Rd http://www.ckpreparations.com/replicas/ckp700Re http://www.ckpreparations.com/replicas/ckp700Rf |
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rex Premaxilla Tooth replica Species: Tyrannosaurus rex #CKP-701R The original fossil was discovered in July of 2008. Item Size: 1.25" long Composition: Solid plastic resin (pour-a-kast) Finish: Hand Painted with protective clear-coat Qualify for Discount: Orders of 10 or more Images: (click links below for more images http://www.ckpreparations.com/replicas/ckp701Rb http://www.ckpreparations.com/replicas/ckp701Rc http://www.ckpreparations.com/replicas/ckp701Rd http://www.ckpreparations.com/replicas/ckp701Re |
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Claw/Ungual replica Species: #CKP-707R The original fossil was discovered in July of 2008. Item Size: 1.75" long Composition: Solid plastic resin (pour-a-kast) Finish: Hand Painted with protective clear-coat Qualify for Discount: Orders of 10 or more Images: (click links below for more images http://www.ckpreparations.com/replicas/ckp707Rb http://www.ckpreparations.com/replicas/ckp707Rc |
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Ungual/Claw replica Species: #CKP-708R The original fossil was discovered in July of 2008. Item Size: 2.5" long Composition: Solid plastic resin (pour-a-kast) Finish: Hand Painted with protective clear-coat Qualify for Discount: Orders of 10 or more Images: (click links below for more images http://www.ckpreparations.com/replicas/ckp708Rb http://www.ckpreparations.com/replicas/ckp708Rc http://www.ckpreparations.com/replicas/ckp708Rd |
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Ungual/Claw replica Species: #CKP-717R The original fossil was discovered in July of 2008. Item Size: 2.5" long Composition: Solid plastic resin (pour-a-kast) Finish: Hand Painted with protective clear-coat Qualify for Discount: Orders of 10 or more Images: (click links below for more images http://www.ckpreparations.com/replicas/ckp717Rb http://www.ckpreparations.com/replicas/ckp717Rc http://www.ckpreparations.com/replicas/ckp717Rd http://www.ckpreparations.com/replicas/ckp717Re |
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Claw replica Species: #CKP-718R The original fossil was discovered in July of 2008. Item Size: 2" along the curve Composition: Solid plastic resin (pour-a-kast) Finish: Hand Painted with protective clear-coat Qualify for Discount: Orders of 10 or more Images: (click links below for more images http://www.ckpreparations.com/replicas/ckp718Rb http://www.ckpreparations.com/replicas/ckp718Rc http://www.ckpreparations.com/replicas/ckp718Rd http://www.ckpreparations.com/replicas/ckp718Re |
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Ungual replica Species: #CKP-721R The original fossil was discovered in July of 2008. Item Size: 1.75" long Composition: Solid plastic resin (pour-a-kast) Finish: Hand Painted with protective clear-coat Qualify for Discount: Orders of 10 or more Images: (click links below for more images http://www.ckpreparations.com/replicas/ckp721Rb http://www.ckpreparations.com/replicas/ckp721Rc http://www.ckpreparations.com/replicas/ckp721Rd http://www.ckpreparations.com/replicas/ckp721Re |