--- product_id: 78729627 title: "TAMIYA 300020060 Lotus Type 79 1978 Car Model Kit 1:20, Medium" brand: "tamiya" price: "R2288" currency: ZAR in_stock: true reviews_count: 12 url: https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/78729627-tamiya-300020060-lotus-type-79-1978-car-model-kit-1 store_origin: ZA region: South Africa --- # 1:20 precision scale Iconic Lotus Type 79 design Highly detailed assembly TAMIYA 300020060 Lotus Type 79 1978 Car Model Kit 1:20, Medium **Brand:** tamiya **Price:** R2288 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Summary > 🏁 Own the legend: Build the iconic Lotus Type 79 in stunning detail! ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** TAMIYA 300020060 Lotus Type 79 1978 Car Model Kit 1:20, Medium by tamiya - **How much does it cost?** R2288 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.co.za](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/78729627-tamiya-300020060-lotus-type-79-1978-car-model-kit-1) ## Best For - tamiya enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted tamiya brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Key Features - • **Seamless Assembly:** Tamiya’s renowned engineering ensures a smooth build with no fitting issues, ideal for both enthusiasts and pros. - • **Authentic Detailing:** Meticulously crafted plastic parts with optional photo-etch upgrades for the ultimate collector’s finish. - • **Collector’s Pride:** Own a piece of motorsport heritage with a model that ranks top 200 in car model kits, backed by 4.5-star reviews. - • **Customizable Decals:** Choose between two decal sets to personalize your model, including premium gold pinstripe options from Indycals. - • **Precision 1:20 Scale:** Experience the legendary Lotus Type 79 in perfect miniature form, measuring 220mm of pure F1 history. ## Overview The TAMIYA 300020060 Lotus Type 79 1978 Car Model Kit is a 1:20 scale plastic model measuring 220mm, offering exceptional detail and build quality. Designed for hobbyists and collectors, it features customizable decals and optional photo-etch parts for enhanced realism. This medium-sized kit is a tribute to the iconic F1 car, delivering a seamless assembly experience and a prized addition to any motorsport model collection. ## Description TAMIYA 300020060 Lotus Type 79 1978 Car Model Kit 1:20, Medium : desertcart.co.uk: Toys & Games Review: Superb model of an iconic F1 car - Excellent model. Extremely detailed for the scale. Decals are a little tricky but worth the effort. Note, this does t come with the iconic JPS decals. If you want these, Indycals do an excellent full set with gold pinstripes that are easier to apply than the Tamiya ones. Also, Tamiya do a set of super detailed photo etch parts for this kit. Worth getting if you want additional detail! Review: Good quality kit - Excellent kit with lots of detail. There seemed to be some duplicate parts for alternative options although quite where these were supposed to be used wasn’t clear to me in the instructions. The finished model went together very well as you would expect from Tamiya with no fitting issues. ## Features - 1: 20 Scale - Length Model 220 mm - Model number: 300020060 - The package dimension of the product is: 29"L x19"W x7"H ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B003GALRR6 | | Age Range Description | Kid | | Art Craft Kit Type | Model Building Kit | | Best Sellers Rank | 205,805 in Toys & Games ( See Top 100 in Toys & Games ) 198 in Car Model Building Kits | | Brand Name | Tamiya | | Colour | Black | | Customer Reviews | 4.5 4.5 out of 5 stars (362) | | Global Trade Identification Number | 04950344200603 | | Included Components | Contents: 1 item | | Item Dimensions | 29.3 x 19.2 x 7.4 centimetres | | Item Type Name | Tamiya 300020060 Lotus Type 79 1978 Car Model Kit 1:20 | | Item Weight | 381 g | | Manufacturer | Tamiya | | Material Type | Plastic | | Model Name | 300020060 | | Number of Pieces | 1 | | Paint Type | Acrylic | | Product Style | Modern | | Scale | 1:20 | | Seasons | All Seasons | | Size | Mittel | | Special Features | 2 Arten von Aufklebern zur individuellen Gestaltung | | Subject Character | Lotus Cars, Formula 1 | | Theme | Vehicle | | Unit Count | 1.0 count | ## Product Details - **Age range (description):** Kid - **Brand:** Tamiya - **Colour:** Black - **Item dimensions L x W x H:** 29.3 x 19.2 x 7.4 centimetres - **Theme:** Vehicle ## Images ![TAMIYA 300020060 Lotus Type 79 1978 Car Model Kit 1:20, Medium - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51bR5DUk4zL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Superb model of an iconic F1 car *by T***T on 7 August 2025* Excellent model. Extremely detailed for the scale. Decals are a little tricky but worth the effort. Note, this does t come with the iconic JPS decals. If you want these, Indycals do an excellent full set with gold pinstripes that are easier to apply than the Tamiya ones. Also, Tamiya do a set of super detailed photo etch parts for this kit. Worth getting if you want additional detail! ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Good quality kit *by M***H on 14 March 2025* Excellent kit with lots of detail. There seemed to be some duplicate parts for alternative options although quite where these were supposed to be used wasn’t clear to me in the instructions. The finished model went together very well as you would expect from Tamiya with no fitting issues. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ lotus jps model *by B***N on 9 February 2014* as with martini sponsored version of this model, very good reproduction of a classic f1 racing car. worth the price paid. ## Frequently Bought Together - TAMIYA Lotus Vehicle 300020060 Type 79 1978 Car Model Kit 1:20, Black, Mittel - Tamiya 300012639 Photo-Etched Parts Set Lotus Type 79 No 20061 1:20 - Tamiya 1/20 Grand Prix Collection No.43 Honda RA272 1965 Mexico GP Winning car 20043 --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/78729627-tamiya-300020060-lotus-type-79-1978-car-model-kit-1](https://www.desertcart.co.za/products/78729627-tamiya-300020060-lotus-type-79-1978-car-model-kit-1) --- *Product available on Desertcart South Africa* *Store origin: ZA* *Last updated: 2026-07-10*