Tamiya 12053 - 1/12 Lotus 49B F1 w/Etched Parts  [12053]

The group Lotus Type 49B development debuted in 3rd competition with this 1968 Formula One racing period. It kept the DFV Cosworth engine as a stressed individual, while including downforce-improving revisions including a front wing and wedge-shaped engine cowling. From sixth race on, a unique high rear wing wound up being added, which was linked right to the trunk uprights (other groups connected theirs towards the engine block) to be able to feed downforce directly back to the suspension system system. Additionally, ever-inventive group main and designer Colin Chapman adorned the 49B in sponsor colors; it absolutely was essentially the very first time that had been done in Formula One, and quickly set a trend which continues in to the modern. That year, the sort 49B would make driver Graham Hill and Lotus champions while the Uk group overcame the devastating not enough mercurial driver Jim Clark.

• Scale: 1/12
• Construction type: installation kit
• Photo-etch parts: Included
• Decals: Included
• Unique feature 1: Length: 360mm, width: 165mm, height: 122mm.
• Special function 2: exceptional detail is given by metal environment funnels, plus photo-etched parts to reproduce braking system discs, radiator, seatbelt parts and more.
• Unique function 3: Movable front/rear suspension system utilizes practical process.
• Unique function 4: DFV engine is rendered thoroughly.
• Special function 5: components are included to recreate high back wing, as well as the high front wing as seen in the 1969 South African Grand Prix.
• Special function 6: is sold with semi-pneumatic plastic tires and motorist figure.
• Unique function 7: tyre moves front tires.
• Unique function 8: Markings are included to faithfully reproduce the newest livery, plus black colored Lotus nose badge utilized after Clark's death.