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K838 - 1/12scale Fulldetail Kit : LOTUS TYPE 100T
1988 Rd.1 Brazilian GP #1 N.Piquet / #2 S.Nakajima
- a 1/12 scale full detailed kit based on the Lotus Type 100T - powered by the Honda V6 engine and driven by N. Piquet, the reigning World Champion that transferred over from the Williams team, and S. Nakajima, who just entered his second year in the F1 scene.
- a fully detailed, multi-material kit featuring white metal, resin, etching, turned parts, rubber parts, silk screen decals and various cords allowing for maximum representation of the original vehicle.
- based on the build used at the Brazilian GP, the initial race of the 1988 season where Piquet took 3rd place and Nakajima took 6th. This was the same year the race track used for the Brazilian GP “Jacarepaguá” (located in Piquet's home town of Rio) was renamed to “Autódromo Internacional Nelson Piquet” in celebration of Piquet's third World Champion win in 1987.
- parts layout around the turbo area that differ from the later build of the car have been faithfully recreated, along with side mirror/windshield/headrest differences between drivers.
- aluminum turned parts used for wheel rim. Various materials used for piping and tubing, allowing for a more realistic finish.
- carbon decals included for monocoque and parts of the chassis.
- real cowl can be removed post construction, allowing full view of the detailed interior after completion.
- ECU (engine control unit) parts made using 3D printing, allowing for a detailed interior finish. Accessories that can be used for pit scene such as lap chart board, battery, handy printer etc also included.
*This is an unbuilt model kit that contains parts that need to be assembled. Cement and paint are not included but are required to complete the assembly. Advanced modeling skills are recommended. This model kit contains small parts and is not recommended for small children.
