I built this kit pretty much straight from the box. I did add 1/350 crewmen to complete the effect. The kit has good detail. My only complaint is the seam that results from gluing the two hull halves together; it's tough to get rid of it. It also would have been nice if the bow was made as single, separate piece. I had a heck of a time reshaping the conical bow (after getting rid of that ugly hull seam). I also made the wood base and acrylic case.