Tamiya 20060 - Lotus Type 79 1978  [20060]

The Ebony Beauty

In 1977, Lotus introduced a ground effect car, the kind 78 which had a slim monocoque framework and wide part pontoons with undersurfaces like inverted aircraft wings. Round 6 Belgium GP inside 1978 extent saw the growth about the further evolved Type 79. The fuel tanks were placed behind the cockpit as well as the straight back suspension system system system system showcased effective inboard dampers. Mario Andretti completed up being coupled with Ronnie Peterson that 12 months, plus the previous drove the automobile to an exceptional pole-to-finish very first victory. More success then utilized, with Andretti utilizing 5 wins to claim the motorists' championship and Peterson incorporating another triumph to assist the group claim the constructors' title. The Kind 79 significantly impacted later on F1 devices also its overwhelming price additionally elegant design and livery obtained it the nickname “Black Beauty.”

Towards Model

• 1/20 scale artificial setup kit form of the Lotus Type 79 1978.
• Length: 220mm,
• Width: 108mm.
• The sleek, low profile of device is realistically reproduced.
• Front and back cowlings are removable despite construction to show cockpit, motor, and suspension system system system.
• The distinctive undersurface sort of component pontoons are accurately rendered.
• Steel covers for environment funnels enhance great scale realism.
• Rubber tires included.
• 2 forms of decals to depict No.5 and No.6 vehicles are included.
• 2 forms of roll pubs additionally atmosphere outlets on component pontoons are included to permit the choice of installation through car driven by Mario Andretti or Ronnie Peterson from either the British GP or German GP.