Tamiya 1/ 12 Lotus Type 78 Model Kit
Tamiya Lotus 78
- Item Type: Car Model Kit
- Code: #T12037
- Material: Plastic
- Colour: Unpainted [Multicoloured]
- Theme: Formula One Racing
- Time Period: 1970s
- Model Length: 381mm
- Width: 171mm
- Height: 76mm
- Decals: Goodyear logo new decals
- Model Includes: Plastic sprue, Rubber, Decal Sheet, Coloured Instructions
- Note: model requires paint and cement for assembly
【 F1's First Winged Competitor 】
The Lotus Type 78 F1 race car etched its name into history books as a pioneer competition winged Formula One vehicle.
Unveiled during the inaugural race of the 1977 F1 season in Argentina, this car showcased a distinctive wedge-shaped body coupled with inverted wings reminiscent of an aircraft, resulting in a notable increase in downforce. This innovative design transformation markedly enhanced the car's handling and overall performance. Beyond its reduction in air resistance, the concept was embraced for its potential to amplify tire grip, consequently enabling more forceful and swifter cornering manoeuvres.
In that same year, the driver duo of Mario Andretti and Gunner Nilsson took the helm of this groundbreaking F1 Lotus racing machine. Andretti secured victory in the U.S. West, Spanish, French, and Italian Grand Prix events, while Gunner Nilsson claimed the Belgian Grand Prix. During the first half of the 1978 season, the Team Lotus revival was boosted by the Type 78.
Tamiya 1/12 Lotus 78
- A plastic assembly model in 1/12 scale, with dimensions of 381 mm in length, 171mm in width, and 76mm in height.
- New decals to showcase Goodyear logos at nose, and front/rear end plate sections
- A coil spring suspension ensures realistic movement capability.
- Manipulating the steering wheel moves front tires.
- The fuel pipe and ignition cord are connected to the DFV engine.
- The model's front cowl, cockpit cowl, radiator ducts, and induction box can be detached, allowing a view of the inner components even after assembly is complete.
- Photo-etched elements such as brake discs, radiator, two variants of front and rear wingtips, and seatbelts to complete the set
