If anyone wants a tip on this kit it would have to be have plenty of filler in your tool box and don't use the kit decals. What looks to be a simple build when you first look at the kit and the instructions turns out to be a trick to lull the builder into a false sense of security. I would suggest a different paint scheme to the kit one just to compensate for the average decals which cannot take any decal solution to assist with the silvering or thier overall condition. But at least I gave it a go and could possiblt help out future builders of this kit. It's a good thing you can't see the bottom of the hull!!!!!!