TAMIYA LOTUS TYPE 79 1978, 1:20 Scale Model Kit

Tamiya 1/20 Lotus Type 79 1978

Recreate one of Formula 1's most influential ground-effect racers with the Tamiya 1/20 Lotus Type 79 1978. Known as the Black Beauty, the Type 79 refined Lotus's groundbreaking ground-effect concept with a slim monocoque chassis, wide side pontoons and carefully developed aerodynamics that helped make it one of the defining cars of its era.

Please note this is an unassembled plastic model kit requiring assembly; paints, cement and hobby tools are not included and are required to complete the model.

Tamiya's highly detailed kit reproduces the Lotus Type 79's low, sleek profile and distinctive side-pontoon undersurfaces. The front and rear cowlings can be removed even after assembly to reveal the cockpit, engine and suspension. A detailed Ford DFV engine features metal air-funnel covers and plug cables, while alternative roll bars and side-pontoon air outlets allow the model to represent different cars and configurations.

Special Features

• Detailed 1/20 scale plastic model assembly kit of the 1978 Lotus Type 79.
• Low, sleek body profile faithfully reproduced.
• Removable front and rear cowlings provide access to the cockpit, engine and suspension after assembly.
• Distinctive inverted-wing shape beneath the side pontoons accurately reproduced.
• Detailed Ford DFV engine with metal air-funnel covers and plug cables.
• Side-pontoon radiator and oil cooler details reproduced.
• Master cylinder detail included inside the front bulkhead area.
• Large rear wing with distinctive end plates accurately represented.
• Newly designed rubber tyres included.
• Decals included for Car No. 5 and Car No. 6.
• Two types of roll bars and side-pontoon air outlets allow different configurations to be built.
• Configurations can represent the cars driven by Mario Andretti or Ronnie Peterson at the British or German Grand Prix.

What's in the Box

• Plastic model components
• Decals for Car No. 5 and Car No. 6
• Metal air-funnel covers
• Rubber tyres
• Alternative roll bar and side-pontoon air outlet parts

What You'll Need

• Plastic cement
• Paints
• Finishing supplies

Why You'll Love It

The Lotus Type 79 is a landmark Formula 1 design, and this Tamiya kit makes its revolutionary ground-effect engineering a central part of the build. Removable cowlings, a detailed Ford DFV engine and alternative configuration parts make this a superb display model for serious F1 enthusiasts.

Specifications

• Scale 1/20

Item Dimensions - Without Packaging

• Length 220mm
• Width 108mm

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