James Bond: The Scubacraft from the set of Q's Workshop in the film Spectre, circa 2015, unique SC3 Prototype, composite plastic body, wrapped in deep matte black (originally painted yellow, but finished in black for the filming of the production), Kawasaki 1,498cc, 4-stroke, 4-cylinder DOHC inline engine, featuring an integrated aluminium structure, aluminium a-frame, stainless steel fittings, carbon fibre and leather Ullman Dynamics racing seat, composite plastic hydrofins, black leather steering wheel, Raymarine HybridTouch unit together with dual Raymarine i50 displays, red torpedo switches, accompanied by Pinewood Studios 'visitors access' documentation dated 21/04/15, a 'Spectre' postcard signed and inscribed 'Thanks' by Daniel Craig, together with an Anderson & Low On The Set of Spectre hardback book with official photography of the Scubacraft on set, comes with trailer and display stand, approx. 5m long x 2m wide x 1.8m tall Footnotes: Provenance: Offered by Robin Harris, Engineering Director on the Scubacraft development programme. Eon Productions also invited Harris to play a supporting role in Spectre as a technician in Q's workshop. Q's workshop in Spectre is a sprawling, industrial, subterranean lab located under London, often shown as a disorganised yet cutting-edge space featuring brick walls and arched ceilings. It serves as the primary R&D hub where Q develops gadgets, weapons, and vehicles for Bond, famously including the Aston Martin DB10. The Scubacraft was on set for the scenes filmed in Q's workshop at Pinewood Studios, where it occupied its own dedicated space within the laboratory environment. The vehicle can be seen in the behind the scenes clips and in a 360º immersive video tour of Q's workshop on the James Bond 007 YouTube channel: www.youtube.com/watch?v=ON8rRoVDuIE www.youtube.com/watch?v=V2OzzY6AWUY The Scubacraft: The Scubacraft SC3 is a three-person amphibious diving craft developed as the original prototype of the Scubacraft concept and believed to be the only surviving example of the SC3 prototype in existence. The craft was conceived to operate both as a high-performance surface vessel and as a submersible diving platform. Surface propulsion is provided by a jet drive system powered by a four-stroke marine engine. For underwater operation the craft is equipped with electrically driven thrusters integrated with hydrodynamic control surfaces. The Scubacraft is also fitted with high quality navigation instrumentation, buoyancy control systems and mounting points for underwater lighting, cameras and other specialist equipment. The Making of the Scubacraft: Conceived and engineered through the late 2000s following several years of design, development and testing, the project resulted in the construction of this full-scale experimental prototype. From an early stage, the project attracted international attention from both commercial and government sectors, including interest from organisations such as the UK Special Boat Service and the U.S. Defence Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA), alongside coverage in the international diving and marine technology press. Despite significant interest and development activity, only a single SC3 prototype was ultimately constructed. Today this SC3 prototype is believed to be the only surviving example of the Scubacraft concept, representing a unique experimental marine platform that combines genuine engineering innovation with striking design, which in turn attracted the attention of Eon and James Bond. The Scubacraft and James Bond: In 2015, the vendor was contacted by the James Bond production team having encountered an article describing the Scubacraft and recognised its potential. The presence of the craft attracted considerable interest from members of the production crew, many of whom were intrigued by the idea of a vehicle capable of operating both as a high-speed surface craft and as a submersible diving platform. According to the vendor, Daniel Craig himself expressed particular interest in the vehicle, taking time between filming to learn more about its design and capabilities, a level of genuine technological innovation that felt particularly fitting for James Bond himself. Unlike many objects appearing within the set environment, which were created specifically as props for filming, the Scubacraft was a fully engineered prototype vehicle, and still operates today. James Bond and Marine vessels: Boats and other marine vessels have long been an extension of James Bond's world, blending cutting-edge gadgetry just as seamlessly as his cars. From high-speed chases across Venetian canals to sleek yachts owned by enigmatic villains, maritime scenes often serve as a stage for both action and espionage. This legacy of inventive nautical design finds a modern expression in Spectre (2015), where the Scubacraft appears behind the scenes in Q's workshop, giving a glimpse into the experimental and in-depth production of the James Bond world of MI6 engineering. Please note that the Scubacraft is stored off-site, and buyers are required to organise their own shipping. Please contact the department for more information. This lot is subject to the following lot symbols: TP TP For auctions held in Scotland: Please refer to the catalogue and/or after-sale information or contact Edinburgh@Bonhams.com for more information. 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