This model is the TAMIYA 1/350 Bismark built primarily straight from the box except for the following: a) Used nylon thread around the cable reels to simulate cable and, b) Main gun barrels on turrets were drilled out. My apologies for there not being any swastika symbols on the bow and aft decks. I wanted to find and add some decals of them but could not find the type and size I needed. This ship does not currently reside in my collection anymore. It has been given to a friend as an early 2004 Christmas present.