WERK83 1:8 Lotus 97T No.12 Ayrton Senna Winner Portugal GP F1 1985 Kit (LF8-001KIT) Diecast Model Kit
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- Scale: 1:8 (approximately 53cm long when assembled)
- Diecast metal assembly kit
- No.12 — Ayrton Senna, Pole position and Winner Portuguese Grand Prix, 1985
- Lotus 97T Renault — John Player Special Team Lotus
- Die-cast metal with detailed plastic and mechanical components; parts bolt or snap together
- Parts come pre-painted; sponsor decals included
- Removable engine cover
- Replica Renault EF4 engine
- Steerable front wheels
- Authentic cockpit design
- Goodyear rubber tyres
- Difficulty level: medium to hard
- Supplied with a separate display case
- Made by WERK83
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| Brand: | Werk83 |
| Scale: | 1:8 |
| Material: | Diecast |
| Condition: | Brand New |
| Product Code: | LF8-001KIT |
| Openings: | Yes |
| Marque: | Lotus |
| Period: | 1980's |
| Racing Series: | Formula 1 |
| Driver: | Ayrton Senna |
| Colour: | Black, Gold |
| Barcode: | 968101510182 |
Ayrton Senna’s first Grand Prix victory came at Estoril on 21 April 1985, in only his second race for Lotus. He took the first pole position of his career with a lap of 1:21.007, then led every lap of a race run in torrential rain, setting the fastest lap and finishing 1 minute 2.978 seconds ahead of Michele Alboreto’s Ferrari. Every other car was lapped at least once, and the race was halted at its two-hour limit after 67 of the scheduled 70 laps.
The Lotus 97T was designed under technical director Gérard Ducarouge, with a carbon-fibre monocoque, Renault turbocharged V6 power and early bargeboards between the front wheels and sidepods. In 1985 it won three Grands Prix and took eight pole positions, seven of them Senna’s.
This WERK83 kit lets you build the Estoril-winning car yourself in large 1:8 scale, approximately 53cm long when complete, based on the original car and the original designs preserved by Classic Team Lotus. The build combines die-cast metal with detailed plastic and mechanical components that are bolted or snapped together; the parts come pre-painted and sponsor decals are included. The finished model features a removable engine cover over a faithful replica Renault EF4 engine, steerable front wheels, an authentic cockpit and Goodyear rubber tyres. The difficulty level is medium to hard, and a separate display case is supplied.
- Scale: 1:8 (approximately 53cm long when assembled)
- Diecast metal assembly kit
- No.12 — Ayrton Senna, Pole position and Winner Portuguese Grand Prix, 1985
- Lotus 97T Renault — John Player Special Team Lotus
- Die-cast metal with detailed plastic and mechanical components; parts bolt or snap together
- Parts come pre-painted; sponsor decals included
- Removable engine cover
- Replica Renault EF4 engine
- Steerable front wheels
- Authentic cockpit design
- Goodyear rubber tyres
- Difficulty level: medium to hard
- Supplied with a separate display case
- Made by WERK83
Understanding Scale
The scale of a model is its size as a proportion to the real-life item. For instance, a 1:18 scale model means that every 1 unit of measurement on the model equals 18 units on the real item. If you divide the real item's size by 18, you'd get the size of the 1:18 model. Please note that models can vary slightly in size, as not all real-life items, like cars or planes, have the same dimensions.
Model Cars:
- 1:12 scale: ~38 cm or 15 inches
- 1:18 scale: ~25 cm or 10 inches
- 1:24 scale: ~18 cm or 7 inches
- 1:43 scale: ~10 cm or 4 inches
- 1:64 scale: ~7 cm or 2.75 inches
- 1:76 scale: ~6 cm or 2.3 inches
Model Trucks:
- 1:12 scale: ~75 cm or 29.5 inches
- 1:18 scale: ~50 cm or 19.7 inches
- 1:24 scale: ~38 cm or 15 inches
- 1:43 scale: ~21 cm or 8.3 inches
- 1:64 scale: ~14 cm or 5.5 inches
- 1:76 scale: ~12 cm or 4.7 inches
Model Bikes:
- 1:6 scale: ~30 cm or 12 inches
- 1:10 scale: ~18 cm or 7 inches
- 1:12 scale: ~15 cm or 6 inches
Fast, Tracked Delivery — Worldwide
FREE UK tracked delivery on orders over £200. We hand-pack every diecast model and ship from our Dudley warehouse using trusted couriers: Royal Mail, Parcelforce, DHL and UPS.
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Same-Day Dispatch
Order before 14:00 GMT, Monday to Friday, and we'll dispatch your order the same working day. Orders placed after 14:00 (or at the weekend) are dispatched the next working day. You'll receive a confirmation email with your tracking number as soon as it leaves us — tracking becomes active within 24 hours.
UK Delivery Rates
- Standard Tracked: £3.50 (FREE on orders over £200)
- Express Tracked: £4.99
- Special Next-Day Delivery: £12.99
- Special Next-Day (Weekend): £17.99
International Delivery — From £14.99
We ship worldwide, with international tracked delivery starting from just £14.99. Typical starting rates by region:
- Europe: from £14.99
- United States: from £17.99 — UPS Express from £37.99
- Australia & New Zealand: from £17.99
- Canada: from £19.99
- UAE & Saudi Arabia: from £22.99
- Rest of the World: from £24.99
Final rates vary by size and weight. Add the item to your basket for an exact shipping quote.
No surprise customs charges. Orders to the USA, the EU, Switzerland and Norway ship with duties and taxes prepaid, so there's nothing extra to pay when your model arrives. For other countries, any import taxes, if due, are payable on delivery.
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- Returns address: Model Universe, 3 Hagley Court North, The Waterfront, Dudley, West Midlands, DY5 1XF, UK.
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