Tamiya's Lotus 79

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Re: Tamiya's Lotus 79

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Seeing the box is incredibly evocative. Yes, like being a teenager (how I felt when the FW11 was relaesed after a long gap).

Trouble is I'm leaning towards the Hasagawa version more because I like the mechanicals more than the Tamiya version, plus it's got PE and tyres markings and decals. Either way it simply must have G**dyear and jps markings! These will surely come from somewhere...
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Re: Tamiya's Lotus 79

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Thanks for the pics!
I think I will build the Tamiya as curbside and the Hasegawa with removable cowl :wink:

By the way the box looks cool 8)
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Interesting to read Akihiro's perspective on the two kits.

http://blog.gdist43.com/?eid=1302160#sequel
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I agree - the box looks great ! Look forward to receiving it !
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Re: Tamiya's Lotus 79

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Mac says they should ship from Japan to him late next week.
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Re: Tamiya's Lotus 79

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Thank you for posting the pictures, I'm getting excited :!: I guess it's worth the 32-year wait :!: :shock:
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