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

The team Lotus Type 49B development debuted in 3rd competition with this 1968 Formula One race period. It kept the DFV Cosworth motor as a stressed specific, while including downforce-improving revisions including a front wing and wedge-shaped motor cowling. From sixth race on, an original high backside wing finished up being added, that has been linked straight to the trunk uprights (other teams connected theirs towards the engine block) to be able to feed downforce directly back again to the suspension system system. Additionally, ever-inventive group main and designer Colin Chapman adorned the 49B in sponsor colors; it absolutely was simply the first-time that had been done in Formula One, and quickly set a trend which continues into the contemporary. That 12 months, the sort 49B would make motorist Graham Hill and Lotus champions whilst the British team overcame the devastating not enough mercurial motorist Jim Clark.

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