Ebbro 20011 1/20 Team Lotus Type 88 1981 Twin-Chassis Grand Prix Kit  [EB-20011]

Ebbro 1/20 Team Lotus Type 88 1981 scale kit for display-focused builders

This 1/20 plastic assembly kit reproduces the Team Lotus Type 88 campaigned in 1981, presented as a display-oriented replica of the experimental twin-chassis Grand Prix car.

The Type 88 represents Lotus Engineering's late ground-effect research, using a double-chassis layout to work within restrictions on movable aero surfaces. Introduced for the 1981 season, it made only a handful of appearances and highlights the inventive thinking teams pursued before rule changes limited these solutions.

The kit concentrates on the external shapes and proportions that define the Type 88's look. Building will require standard modelling skills such as trimming, test-fitting, glue application, and accurate painting to reproduce period liveries and sponsor markings. Photos and references are recommended for decal placement and authentic weathering choices.

Key visual cues are the twin-body silhouette and suspension stance, so careful masking and steady paint edges will help capture the hard-lined surfaces of early 1980s F1 cars. A low-profile display base or a minimal diorama keeps the focus on the car's aerodynamic lines.

A concise 1/20 portrayal of the Team Lotus Type 88, suitable for collectors and modelers looking to replicate the twin-chassis silhouette for display.