Tamiya 20060 - Lotus Type 79 1978  [20060]

The Ebony Beauty

In 1977, Lotus introduced a ground effect car, the Type 78 which had a slim monocoque framework and wide part pontoons with undersurfaces like inverted aircraft wings. Round 6 Belgium GP in 1978 period saw the introduction of the further developed Type 79. The fuel tanks had been placed behind the cockpit plus the backside suspension featured effective inboard dampers. Mario Andretti ended up being combined with Ronnie Peterson that 12 months, plus the previous drove the car to a remarkable pole-to-finish first winnings. More success then followed, with Andretti using 5 victories to claim the motorists' championship and Peterson adding another win to help the team claim the constructors' name. The sort 79 significantly influenced later F1 devices and its particular overwhelming speed plus graceful design and livery earned it the nickname “Black Beauty.”

About the Model

• 1/20 scale plastic assembly kit style of the Lotus Type 79 1978.
• Length: 220mm,
• Width: 108mm.
• The sleek, low profile associated with device happens to be realistically reproduced.
• Front and rear cowlings are removable even with installation to showcase cockpit, engine, and suspension system.
• The distinctive undersurface model of side pontoons are accurately rendered.
• Steel covers for atmosphere funnels enhance great scale realism.
• Rubber tires included.
• 2 kinds of decals to depict No.5 and No.6 automobiles are included.
• 2 kinds of roll pubs and atmosphere outlets on part pontoons are included allowing the choice of installation from vehicle driven by Mario Andretti or Ronnie Peterson from either the British GP or German GP.