Tamiya 20060 1:20 1978 Lotus Type 79 GP Race Car

Tamiya 20060 1:20 1978 Lotus Type 79 GP Race Car

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This is Tamiya 20060 1/20 1978 Lotus Type 79 GP Race Car. 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.

Its key features are:
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

Paints needed: Black, White, Blue, Orange, Red, Gunmetal, Chrome Silver, Gold Leaf, Semi-Gloss Black, Titanium Gold, Titanium Silver, Flat Black, Flat Blue, Flat Aluminum, Metallic Gray

Condition: Factory New
Operational Status: Functional
Original Box: Yes

Manufacturer: Tamiya
Model Number: 20060
MSRP: $86.00

Category 1: Model Kits
Category 2: 1:20


The Trainz SKU for this item is P12000201.

Trainz Product Id: 12000201
WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including but not limited to lead, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer and birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov

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