Tamiya's Lotus 79

[smbrm1]

Shouldn't the F60 engine be longer then the F2007 V8 because of the kers unit?

Nope, i wouldn't think so the Kers unit is under the fuel tank and would not increase the length of the cylinder heads and block.

http://www.google.ca/imgres?imgurl=http ... CDYQ9QEwBw

Piola also suggests a similar layout for Ferrari in his most recent publication.

Stephen

[smbrm1]

Yes, I checked the shape of the side radiators on the Lotus 79. The bracket that holds the radiator to the side of the chassis is triangular shaped. But the radiator itself is rectangular shaped. How did they get the gearbox wrong, too???
George

See the start of the gearbox discussion at:

http://www.f1m.com/forum/viewtopic.php? ... 00#p123300


Maybe we should consolidate the lotus 79 build discussion into one discussion thread.

Who knows how to do that?

[nmasahiko]

I did these yesterday.

[TheHoodedClaw]

Fine work there.

Just to clarify for me before I order the kit, does it have the old universal Cosworth engine from all their older kits or is it a new one?

THC

[scaleautofactory]

Tamiya reuses the 'old' Ford Engine sprue from 1977 and the Rim's from the Lotus 78.
Tamiya Sprues
Hasegawa Sprues

[jordan]

Tamiya reuses the 'old' Ford Engine sprue from 1977 and the Rim's from the Lotus 78.
Tamiya Sprues
Hasegawa Sprues

Cool..the Tamiya has this classic 1970's layout..It's just like it his been stored in the factory for more than 30 years..Cool..cool..Alex Nahooy.

[nmasahiko]

I was busy in this weekend so I couldn't build Lotus 79. I hope I can update some pictures in next week.

[nmasahiko]

I started to paint some parts. I used silver which is GSI creos, Mr color for engine and monocoque.

[nmasahiko]

little by little....

[nmasahiko]

Japanese rain season was started That suck!!