Art Car Inspired by Pre-Cambrian Creature: Opabinia Regalis

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Channel: Make: · 2012 · Science & Technology

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Opabinia Regalis was a Precambrian creature that has been reborn as a a fire spewing art bike. Crafted by Kurt Pires, this extinct animal on wheels makes the rounds at Maker Faire Bay Area 2011 while being used as a teaching tool for fossil history.

http://www.bobbiepires.com/opa/

http://makerfaire.com/pub/e/5172

Maker Faire Bay Area 2011

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