Tamiya 12046 - 1/12 Team Lotus Type 72D 1972 Period F1 Model Kit  [12046]

Tamiya 12046: Faithful 1/12 scale recreation of the Team Lotus Type 72D

The Lotus Type 72D is remembered for its distinctive shape and race-winning pedigree. Tamiya's 1/12 rendition enables modellers to assemble the car that secured Emerson Fittipaldi's 1972 championship, with accurate proportioning and period detail suitable for display collections.

Technical features that made the 72D competitive

Side radiators and the wedge bodywork, combined with the Ford Cosworth DFV V8, defined the 72D's performance profile. The chassis used torsion bar suspension and inboard dampers to sharpen handling, and incremental updates during 1972 helped maintain the car's competitive edge.

Detailing and assembly notes for modellers

The kit reproduces functional steering and moveable suspension elements, plus a detailed DFV engine with pipes and leads. Photo-etched components for the radiator and wing tips, metal seatbelt parts and synthetic rubber tyres enhance the realism of the finished model.