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

In 1977, Lotus introduced the sort 78 which had a slim monocoque chassis and wide component pontoons with under areas like inverted aircraft wings. Round 6 Belgium GP into the 1978 duration saw the development associated with the further evolved Type 79. The fuel tanks had been put behind the cockpit even though the back suspension system system showcased effective inboard dampers. Mario Andretti ended up being alongside Ronnie Peterson that year, in addition to previous drove the automobile to a fantastic pole-to-finish very first winnings. More success applied, with Andretti utilizing 5 victories to claim the motorists' championship and Peterson adding another win to greatly help the team claim the constructors' title. The sort 79 greatly influenced down the road F1 devices plus its overwhelming rate and elegant design and livery attained it the nickname �Black Beauty.�

Specs & characteristics

• 1/20 scale completed kinds of the No.5 and No.6 automobiles of driven by Mario Andretti and Ronnie Peterson within British (Item 21088) and German (Item 21089) GPs.
• Length: 220mm.
• The wonderful types of the Lotus is accurately reproduced.
• Decals and pad printed markings are utilized for a superior quality finish.
• The Lotus will be its display packaging permitting anyone to show it because it is.
• Comes with a display base and name plate.
• Metal transfers depict the medial side mirrors.
• Photo-etched parts appear to have been added to the seat belts for a practical finish