Tamiya 12046 - 1/12 Team Lotus Type 72D 1972 Collector's Build Kit  [12046]

Tamiya 12046 - 1/12 Team Lotus Type 72D 1972 (Model Car)
Price:
AUD$103.58
Brand:
Tamiya
Model:
12046
GTIN:
4950344120468
Condition:
Brand New
Available in warehouse
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Tamiya 12046: Build the Team Lotus Type 72D in precise 1/12 scale

The Type 72D from Team Lotus is an icon of early 70s Grand Prix racing. This Tamiya 1/12 kit captures the car that saw Emerson Fittipaldi crowned in 1972, offering hobbyists a detailed project that recreates the unique silhouette and race-fit components of the original.

Notable engineering of the 72D

Featuring side-mounted radiators and a wedge form, the Lotus 72D paired aerodynamic thinking with the Ford Cosworth DFV V8. Its suspension layout, including torsion bars and inboard dampers, gave the car handling advantages that translated to race wins that season.

Kit highlights for model enthusiasts

The kit provides working steering and a movable suspension layout, plus a finely modelled DFV with fuel and ignition detailing. Photo-etched radiator and wing parts and metal seatbelt pieces add to the realism, while the supplied synthetic rubber tyres give the model an authentic stance.

Specifications

  • Scale: 1/12
  • Length: 400mm
  • Width: 173mm
  • Height: 87mm
  • Material: Plastic with photo-etched and metal parts
  • Includes: Seated driver figure, seatbelt stickers, synthetic rubber tires

How complex is the assembly for intermediate builders?

Intermediate builders will find this kit rewarding; it has detailed subassemblies like the engine and suspension that require patience but are straightforward with basic modelling tools.

Do seatbelts come as metal or decals?

Seatbelt elements are provided as metal parts and also include stickers to reproduce sewn details for a convincing cockpit finish.

Will the tyres hold up on display shelves?

Yes, the synthetic rubber tyres are designed for display and handling, keeping their shape and texture without degrading under normal indoor conditions.

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