Hasegawa 1/20 Lotus 79 1978 German GP Winner Model Kit

Recreate one of the defining racing cars of 1978 with this detailed Hasegawa 1/20 scale Lotus 79 model kit. The kit represents the 1978 German Grand Prix-winning Car No. 5 driven by Mario Andretti, with bonus markings also included for Ronnie Peterson’s Car No. 6.

Based on research of the actual vehicle, the model captures the Lotus 79’s distinctive flowing bodywork together with the internal structure that made the car so notable. The construction is designed to let the modeller experience the layout of the machine as it comes together, from the internal monocoque to the V8 DFV engine and the shaped underside associated with the car’s ground-effect design.

Detailed 1/20 Scale Construction

The finished model measures 221mm long and 108mm wide and is assembled from 152 parts. The kit includes a detailed representation of the monocoque and V8 DFV engine, while the underside has also been carefully shaped to reproduce the structure of the wing car.

• 1/20 scale Lotus 79 plastic model kit
• 1978 German Grand Prix winning Car No. 5
• Driver markings for Mario Andretti
• Bonus markings for Ronnie Peterson’s Car No. 6
• 152 parts
• Finished length: 221mm
• Finished width: 108mm
• Detailed internal monocoque and V8 DFV engine
• Two headrest frame options for Andretti and Peterson
• Two mirror types included
• 6-spoke and 4-spoke front wheel options
• Cartograf decals

Alternative Parts and Markings

The alternative headrest frames, mirror styles and front wheel designs provide useful options when assembling the model. The supplied Cartograf decals are designed for strong colour reproduction with minimal colour bleeding, helping to reproduce the distinctive race markings cleanly.

The assembly instructions also include an explanation of the real Lotus 79 written by Shigenori Ogura, adding useful background alongside the construction process. This detailed scale model kit combines the distinctive shape of the Lotus 79 with visible mechanical detail and alternative parts for a rewarding build of the 1978 German Grand Prix-winning car.