The kit is easily built with no major flaws. Basically its got the same hull as the former model but a different deck and conning tower. The decals are impressive and stick well. Tricky stuff with the smaller parts for the guns etc. and the rigging is a good test of patience. The crew is also from Revell but were annoying as the enamel paints that I use (from Revell) dont adhere to them properly.