Bespoke Racing Piranha /1

This unique, one of a kind Alastair Gibson bespoke commission is inspired by the livery of the Stanford/Yamaha R6 Isle of Man TT motorcycle ridden by Jorge Halliday.

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This Alastair Gibson sculpture captures the aggressive look and the hydrodynamic shape of the Red Bellied Piranha originally commissioned by Rubens Barrichello in 2007.

Selected parts and materials used in this Carbon Art 45 sculpture are from modern Grand Prix cars as listed below.

Sculpture limited to two unique pieces.

Body: Carbon fibre, 3 plies/layers 2 x 2 twill 200 gsm material gives a total thickness of 2.4mm with painted detail and UV resistant clear gloss coating.

Livery: Painted and Summacut vinyl design with printed decals.

Dorsal and pectoral fins: 0.5 mm photo etched stainless steel coated white and red.

Tail and underside fins: Black coated 0.5 mm photo etched stainless steel and countersunk aero fixing.

Nostrils: Captive nuts 041 D3 005 used to secure aerodynamic brake ducts.

Teeth and throat: 0.4 mm Titanium with gearbox filter gauze effect.

Eyes: M8 domed polished titanium bolt with “diamond insert”.

Gills and detail: Rear wing adjustment lozenge from a modern Formula One Grand Prix car and photo etched 0.2mm stainless steel detail.

Mounting base and rod: Section of FIA legality perma-glass underfloor plank with tarmac effect and front suspension torsion bar mounting rod

Mounting method: Desk mounted.

Dimensions: L 300 mm  80 mm  400 mm on base.

Weight: 550 grams