Otaki used to make a lot of 1/24 kits and they came with a motor and place to put batteries. For this reason the interior tray is shorter and works pretty well as a slot car foundation. It is just easier than cutting down the interior to fit over the digital chip and other bits. At first I tried using the tires, gears, and motor that came with the kits. This works OK, but not as well as swapping it out for another car chassis. I know some of the kits were re-issued under various names after the company went under. Some of the re-issues simply took out the electric motor and gears but are the same kit otherwise.
This kit does not say what year it is, but I am pretty sure it is a 69. It has the flares, higher rear spoiler, and front air dam. It also had a wind deflector for in front of the windshield that I did not install. They sell 2 versions of this kit. One comes with numbered decals and this one comes with snow skis and a surfboard. No idea what to do with those!
The decals I picked up on e-bay are from a car that supposedly raced in all 3 of the big events in 69 or 70. Sebring, Daytona and LeMans. Someone else knows a lot more about this than me, I just wanted something somewhat authentic.
I get some kits off e-bay. I also am lucky enough to live near a local hobby shop that specializes in OOP model kits. I know he has the race version of this left on the shelf as of the last time I was in. If you are interested send me a PM and I will give you his e-mail address. I think he has a couple thousand kits in stock.
I will post some dimensions for you after I get some measurements.
