The Humboldt Squid is also known as 'diablo rojo' (Spanish for 'red devil') since it rapidly flashes red and white while hunting.

Magnificently created by the wonderfully talented Alastair Gibson.

This sculpture was produced to show the beautiful hydrodynamic shape and aggressive look of the Humboldt squid.

“As one of the top predators in the world’s oceans, to me, the squid is an amazing piece of design and engineering” says Alastair

This sculpture is detailed using parts from modern F1 Grand Prix cars as listed below.

Body: Carbon fibre, 1 ply / layer 2 × 2 twill 200 gsm material, 2 ply/ layers 2 × 2 twill 400 gsm material gives 1.5 mm total thickness with UV resistant tinted clear coat.

Mid section: CAD designed, 3D printed ABS tentacle hub and eye socket produced on a Stratasys Forts 400 engineering grade FDM printer, coated red.

Tentacles: Each made from 1 ply / layers of 2 x 2 twill 200 gsm, 2 ply / layers 2 x 2 twill 400 gsm carbon fibre with graduated spring-loaded washers as suckers. The tentacle end tips are modified front wing flap adjusters from the Sahara Force India team, part no. J37-0024.

Eyes: Machined HE 30 aluminium with modified radiator hose flange from the Sahara Force India F1 team, part no J21-0045

Beak: 3D printed top and bottom with - 6 titanium fittings.

Intake ring: Machined HE 30 aluminium.

Jet vent: Stainless steel turbo vent pipe, reshaped to suit.

Mounting methods: Suspended using bespoke machined 316 stainless steel rod and fittings.

Supplied in a dedicated flight case with specification sheet