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1:20 Lotus Type 79, 1978

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AVAILABLE TAM20060 TAMIYA 1:20
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Plastic scale model kit.
Size of the assembled model, cm: 22x18
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1:20 Lotus Type 79, 1978

In 1977, Lotus introduced a ground effect car, the Type 78 which had a slim monocoque chassis and wide side pontoons with undersurfaces like inverted aircraft wings. Round 6 Belgium GP in the 1978 season saw the introduction of the further evolved Type 79. The fuel tanks were placed behind the cockpit and the rear suspension featured effective inboard dampers. Mario Andretti was paired with Ronnie Peterson that year, and the former drove the car to an impressive pole-to-finish debut win. More success followed, with Andretti taking 5 wins to claim the drivers' championship and Peterson adding another win to help the team claim the constructors' title. The Type 79 greatly influenced later F1 machines and its overwhelming speed as well as graceful design and livery earned it the nickname “Black Beauty.”

1/20 scale plastic assembly kit model of the Lotus Type 79 1978. Length: 220mm, Width: 108mm. The sleek, low profile of the machine has been realistically reproduced. Front and rear cowlings are removable even after assembly to showcase cockpit, engine, and suspension. The distinctive undersurface shape of side pontoons are accurately rendered. Metal covers for air funnels enhance great scale realism. Rubber tires included. 2 kinds of decals to depict No.5 and No.6 cars are included. 2 types of roll bars as well as air outlets on side pontoons are included to allow the choice of assembly from the car driven by Mario Andretti or Ronnie Peterson from either the British GP or German GP.

Additional Information

Article No TAM20060
Article No of Manufacturer 20060
Аvailability AVAILABLE
Colour For colouring
Scale 1:20
Manufacturer TAMIYA
Brand LOTUS
Series No
EAN 4950344200603
Material Polystyrene (plastic).
Epoch Modern autos (1972-2000)
Age recommendation Not suitable for children under 14 years.

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Package content:

Plastic scale model kit made of polystyrene, an exact detailed replica of the real model.

Assembly instructions and decals included (water adhesive decals) The model comes unassembled and unpainted and requires glue and paints to be finished. Unless stated on the box the kit does not contain paints, glue, and brushes.

Additional products:

You can find the necessary paints and spraysglues and decal softenersprimers, surfacers and puttiestoolsbrushes in Modeling materials.

For further detailing such you can find various photo-etched parts and resin details.