Tamiya 21089 - 1/20 Lotus Type 79 1978 German GP,No.5 (Finished Model)  [21089]

In 1977, Lotus introduced the Type 78 which had a slim monocoque framework and wide side pontoons with underneath areas 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 system featured effective inboard dampers. Mario Andretti had been combined with Ronnie Peterson that year, together with previous drove the vehicle to a remarkable pole-to-finish debut win. More success used, with Andretti taking 5 wins to claim the motorists' championship and Peterson adding another win to aid the team claim the constructors' name. The kind 79 greatly affected later on F1 devices and its own overwhelming rate as well as elegant design and livery received it the nickname �Black Beauty.�

Specs & Features

• 1/20 scale finished models of the No.5 and No.6 automobiles that have been driven by Mario Andretti and Ronnie Peterson within British (Item 21088) and German (Item 21089) GPs.
• Length: 220mm.
• The wonderful as a type of the Lotus has been accurately reproduced.
• Decals and pad printed markings are used for a top quality finish.
• The Lotus comes in its screen packaging that allows one to display it because it is.
• Comes with a display base and title plate.
• Metal transfers depict the medial side mirrors.
• Photo-etched components happen put on the chair belts for a more realistic finish