{"product_id":"1-20-tamiya-lotus-type-79-1978","title":"1:20 TAMIYA LOTUS TYPE 79 1978","description":"\u003ch3\u003eTamiya 1\/20 Lotus Type 79 1978\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRecreate one of Formula 1's most influential ground-effect racers with the Tamiya 1\/20 Lotus Type 79 1978. Known as the Black Beauty, the Type 79 refined Lotus's groundbreaking ground-effect concept with a slim monocoque chassis, wide side pontoons and carefully developed aerodynamics that helped make it one of the defining cars of its era.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease note this is an unassembled plastic model kit requiring assembly; paints, cement and hobby tools are not included and are required to complete the model.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTamiya's highly detailed kit reproduces the Lotus Type 79's low, sleek profile and distinctive side-pontoon undersurfaces. The front and rear cowlings can be removed even after assembly to reveal the cockpit, engine and suspension. A detailed Ford DFV engine features metal air-funnel covers and plug cables, while alternative roll bars and side-pontoon air outlets allow the model to represent different cars and configurations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSpecial Features\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed 1\/20 scale plastic model assembly kit of the 1978 Lotus Type 79.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLow, sleek body profile faithfully reproduced.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRemovable front and rear cowlings provide access to the cockpit, engine and suspension after assembly.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDistinctive inverted-wing shape beneath the side pontoons accurately reproduced.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDetailed Ford DFV engine with metal air-funnel covers and plug cables.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSide-pontoon radiator and oil cooler details reproduced.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaster cylinder detail included inside the front bulkhead area.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eLarge rear wing with distinctive end plates accurately represented.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNewly designed rubber tyres included.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecals included for Car No. 5 and Car No. 6.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo types of roll bars and side-pontoon air outlets allow different configurations to be built.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eConfigurations can represent the cars driven by Mario Andretti or Ronnie Peterson at the British or German Grand Prix.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat's in the Box\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlastic model components\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDecals for Car No. 5 and Car No. 6\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMetal air-funnel covers\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRubber tyres\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAlternative roll bar and side-pontoon air outlet parts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat You'll Need\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePlastic cement\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePaints\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFinishing supplies\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Tamiya","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":56924534833457,"sku":"20060-000","price":82.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0885\/4745\/9377\/files\/20060-000-min.jpg?v=1792195460","url":"https:\/\/hobbyinscale.com.au\/products\/1-20-tamiya-lotus-type-79-1978","provider":"Hobby In Scale","version":"1.0","type":"link"}