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Lotus 98T John Player Special


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Thanks for the kind words, Guys.

Michael, the Tamiya kit represents the Lotus Honda 99T. It has a yellow scheme with Camel sponsor markings. Other than that, the exterior was identical to the 98T, so the only thing I changed to represent the previous year's car was to paint it black and add the JPS decals.

Joe, unfortunately this one is a "curbside". The 99T used a Honda engine but the 98T Lotus was powered by Renault. The kit valve covers are engraved with "Honda" and I'm sure there are other differences between the engines. Rather than try to accurately represent the Reanult engne, I just left the rear of the car buttoned up.

Thanks again for the comments and questions.

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Thanks for the kind words, Guys.

Michael, the Tamiya kit represents the Lotus Honda 99T. It has a yellow scheme with Camel sponsor markings. Other than that, the exterior was identical to the 98T, so the only thing I changed to represent the previous year's car was to paint it black and add the JPS decals.

Joe, unfortunately this one is a "curbside". The 99T used a Honda engine but the 98T Lotus was powered by Renault. The kit valve covers are engraved with "Honda" and I'm sure there are other differences between the engines. Rather than try to accurately represent the Reanult engne, I just left the rear of the car buttoned up.

Thanks again for the comments and questions.

Thank you. I think I'll look for those decals. I have a pile of F1 and anyway to get some variety is good with me.

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