I am about 75% done with this kit and my impressions are that you better be ready to fill a lot of seams. The superstructure especially was a rather poor fit. The detail is on the soft side and you have to deal with the dreaded molded on chains and all those "Rivets" on the hull (They are used for painting over the side, I think). Overall I would rate this somewhat lower in quality then the DML Spruances and CGs. On the other hand, "Hey it cost less then $20.00 !". This kit makes what I would call a good desktop model, a good gift to a modern tin can sailor. I think beginning modelers would like it also as it does go together easily and has few delicate parts. If it's a museum or contest quality model you want be prepared to do a lot of work or pass it up for one of the resin kits out there.
.......................Joe