This unique one of a kind bespoke commission is inspired by the iconic style of the Rothmans sponsored rally Porsche 911 SC/RS.
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All juvenile Mako sharks are exact smaller versions of their parents. The j mako is half the size of the original racing mako Alastair Gibson sculpture.
Selected parts and materials used in this Carbon Art 45 sculpture are from modern Grand Prix cars as listed below.
Sculpture limited to one unique piece.
Body: Carbon fibre 2 x 2 twill 200 gsm, 2.4 mm thick, coated in UV resistant painted detail and UV resistant gloss coating.
Nostrils: Floor stay pivot cap titanium, Honda part number 080 D02 1003.
Teeth: Three layers 0.5 mm photo etched stainless steel.
Fins and tail: CAD designed and five axis machined on a Haas 4SS from 30 series aluminium.
Caudal keels: 3D printed CAD designed coated ABS.
Vent: -2 bolt on 90° titanium hydraulic fitting.
Gills: Laser scanned rear wing end plate, aero vents.
Eyes: Modified fuel tank flap valve plugs, NS4 aluminium.
Exhausts: Inconel stainless steel hydraulic cooler pipes cut down and coated.
Mounting base and rod: Mounted on a sand coloured carbon wave base with gearbox selector barrel from the Honda Racing F1 Team, part number VHM-000687\1 L29.
Mounting methods: Suspended with 1mm braided stainless steel cable or desk mounted as above.
Dimensions: L 1200 mm W 400 mm H 400 mm unmounted.
Weight: 2 kg.
