Tamiya 20065 - 1/20 Scale Team Lotus Type 78 1977 - w/Photo Etched Parts  [20065]

Tamiya 20065 - 1/20 Scale Team Lotus Type 78 1977 - w/Photo Etched Parts
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Tamiya
Model:
20065
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About the Team Lotus Type 78 1977

Lotus has had numerous innovations to F1 race simply because they entered their firstrace in 1958. The introduction of ground impact cars, the result of their aerodynamics research, ended up being one of many features. In 1977, Lotus introduced the sort 78 (base model for the Type 79) which had a slim monocoque chassis and wide part pontoons with underneath surfaces like inverted aircraft wings. Airfow under the side pontoons thus enabled the human body to generate downforce for stronger traction and quicker cornering rates. Mario Andretti and Gunnar Nilsson drove the automobile within the 1977 season, and despite very early period troubles, they continued to simply take 4 and 1 wins correspondingly to prove the car's potential.

Specs & Features

  • 1/20 scale extremely step-by-step synthetic installation model kit.
  • Length: 225mm, Width: 102mm.
  • The reduced profile, sharp type of the Lotus is faithfully reproduced.
  • Body cowlings might be eliminated to showcase the detail by detail cockpit and engine.
  • The inverted aircraft wing-shaped under areas regarding the side pontoons are precisely reproduced.
  • Mechanical facets of the Lotus like the DFV engine, transmission, and suspension has been renovated in rich information.
  • Decals to depict both No.5 and No.6 automobiles seen within British GP included.
  • Side mirror surfaces and instrument panel depicted with steel transfers.
  • Components including brake-discs, radiator, back wing stay are depicted with Photo-etched parts.
  • The tire profile seen on Lotus throughout the 1977 F1 season hs been faithfully replicated.
  • Add greater realism towards model with Item 1/20 12637 Seatbelt The.

 

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