A coworker just gave me a model he recieved as a gift a long time ago,it’s a revell model master jps lotus 72D 1/8 scale all parts are there and still in there bags.It’s a large model.JPS stands for johnny player special and the decals are for Emerson Fitipaldi. Any info would be greatly apprieciated. Thanks
Don’t know much about this one John (the 1/12 Tamiya version is more common) - this must be an increasingly rare kit. This trader is asking over $650 for one!!!
http://www.shousha-inc.com/product_info.php?manufacturers_id=&products_id=511&osCsid=d614a7df20329af8b765ede898d498f6
Now you only have to decide whether to build her or keep as an investment!! I wish I had the same choice.
Martin
I built this kit when I was a kid. Then it was issued by Entex. Revell later reissued it. Its a great kit with lots of superdetailing possibilities. It also looks great out of the box. I think I still have a few parts of it laying around. I used to be in the Emerson Fittipaldi fan club and even had him autograph my Tamiya build.(1/12). This is by far one of the most beautiful looking race vehicles of all time!!
Bob
I THINK I’AM GOING TO BUILD IT. IT’S A BEAUTIFUL KIT AND THERE IS A SHOW COMMING UP SOON IN A NEARBY TOWN .
BUILD IT!
The John Player Specials were to racing and Lotus back then as Marlboro was to McLaren for so long in the 70’s and 80’s. The 1/8th Kit is awesome, even if it is for Emerson. . .[:-^]
Don