1/12 Big Scale Racing Car Series no.37 Lotus type 78 with Photo Etched Parts

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A Pioneer
Renowned as one of the pioneers of the wing car era, the Lotus Type 78 debuted in the 1977 Argentine Grand Prix to much acclaim for its sleek, aerodynamic form. The inverted gull wing shaping on the underside of its side pontoons generated significant downforce via the "ground effect," without adding significant drag, giving the Type 78 exemplary cornering speed. In the highly capable hands of Mario Andretti and Gunnar Nilsson, it triumphed in the United States Grand Prix West, and the Spanish, French, Italian and Belgian Grand Prix. It raced into the first half of the 1978 season, and helped put the Lotus team firmly back on the map.

About the Model
★This is a 1/12 scale plastic model assembly kit. Length: 381 mm, width: 171 mm, height: 76 mm. ★Features moving coil-sprung suspension. ★The steering wheel turns the front wheels. ★A highly realistic depiction of the engine features numerous pipes and lines. ★Removable front and cockpit cowls, radiator ducts and induction box allow inspection of the model interior, even after its completion. ★Comes with photo-etched parts for radiator cores, brake discs, two different types of wing end plates, and more. ★Decals include recreation of Goodyear logos on the nose tip and wing plates.

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★The sleek, aerodynamically form is captured in all the detail you expect in 1/12 scale.

★Side pontoon undersides have the inverted gull wing shaping recreated with accuracy.

★The V8 3-liter engine is depicted in style, with numerous pipes and lines adding to a detailed finish.

★Take a closer look at the complex rear: engine, transmission case, exhausts and the suspension give plenty to look at.

★The front features photo-etched oil cooler core and mesh. Choose between 1977 and 1978 design wing end plates.

★Photo-etched end plates give the rear wing a crisp finish. Here too, you have a choice of end plate types.

★Left: Like the full-size car, this model features rack-and-pinion steering that turns the wheels via the steering wheel.

★Right: Seatbelts use faux cloth and photo-etched components, adding to the cockpit's impressive realism.

★Left: In addition to brake discs, radiator cores and wing end plates, there are also photo-etched cowl fastener parts.

★Right: The decals include recreations of driver name and number markings, Goodyear logos and more.

Tamiya Color paints for painting the 1/12 Lotus type 78 (w/Photo Etched Parts)

Tamiya Color Spray Paint	Tamiya Color Spray Paint
TS-14 Black	TS-17 Gloss aluminum
TS-21 Gold	TS-29 Semi gloss black

Tamiya Color Lacquer Paint	Tamiya Color Lacquer Paint	Tamiya Color Lacquer Paint
LP-1 Black	LP-5 Semi gloss black	LP-70 Gloss aluminum

Tamiya Color	Tamiya Color	Tamiya Color
X-5 Green	X-7 Red	X-10 Gun metal
X-11 Chrome silver	X-18 Semi gloss black	X-21 Flat base
XF-1 Flat black	XF-2 Flat white	XF-7 Flat red
XF-16 Flat aluminum	XF-56 Metallic grey	---

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