Purple Tinted Hydro Aero 787 Flying Fish /24

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An Alastair Gibson and Carbon Art 45 sculpture to show the only fish that truly flies. It’s ability to leave the water and fly using its aero, low-drag and high lift body shape helps it to survive in the harsh environments of the worlds oceans.

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

Sculpture limited to 24 pieces and 2 artist proofs.

Body: Carbon fibre, 3 ply / layers 2 x 2 twill 200 gsm material giving a total thickness of 2.4mm UV protective clear coating with purple tint above the lateral line.

Pectoral and Pelvic fins: Wind tunnel front flaps from the development of the 2020 Racing Point F1 Grand Prix car.

Dorsal, Caudal and Vent fins: 0.5mm photo etched stainless steel, CAD designed with purple gloss coated finish.

Nostrils: -2mm titanium hydraulic fittings.

Mouth: Folded 1mm HE15 Aluminium.

Eyes: Aluminium machined top hat with vinyl insert, clear coated.

Gill detail: Engineered from flying fish markings and cut from 0.2mm silver water transfer.

Mounting base and rod: Mounted on a FIA legality underfloor permaglass plank with stainless steel rod attached using a rear top wishbone forward leg and titanium gearbox mount, used on the 2020 Racing Point F1 Grand Prix car, part number: 12J06-0311 SS01B L207.

Mounting methods: Desk mounted.

Dimensions: L 700mm  500mm  250mm

Weight: 720 grams.