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Needed a quickie project to get something done and this kit fit the bill. Early Japanese kit that was intended to be motorized and lighted. So there is not much under the body and the interior is pretty basic. I did manage to do a few extras. I cut all the fender vents out and replaced them with thin styrene. I did add the motor but changed the headlights to LED's. They look a lot better but were a lot brighter than I thought they would be. I photod it both ways, with the lights off and on so you be the judge. My primary concern were the ancient decals. They came off the sheet with out cracking but took considerable solvent, heat and some choice words to apply. More details under the photos. Lights on and motor running. Had to put a piece of clay underneath to elevate the wheels. Took a few shots to get this pic. They certainly are bright, it was fun to do this so why not. The decals over the outer fender proved to be the most problematic. Note the wrinkles Only the turbo hangs out the back. Not much engine detail other than this and a few pipes. Adding all those vents took up some time but it sure looks a lot better than the kit depiction.