Even though this kit originally dates to 1974, the molding and design have held up well. You get a mixture of raised and engraved panel lines (I'd estimate 25% raised, 75% engraved) with some nice ribbing on the control surfaces. You also get some nice options: choices for propeller, windscreen/canopy, seat, head rest, common-wealth/U.S. pilots, and 4 paint/decal schemes (British, New Zealand, Dutch, U.S. Navy). The kit builds up without much fuss. The only small problem I encountered was the windscreen/canopy (one piece - no option for open) did not fit well in my copy and required a bit of sanding and putty to make it acceptable. Tamiya also provides masks for the canopy and the ventral glass, although these are not die-cut so you have to cut them out yourself. The decals performed well. I used a bit of solvaset solution to get them to conform perfectly to the surface. I had to fill a handful of mold knock-out marks, but they were easy to access and correct. As always, Tamiya's instructions were nice and clear for construction, painting and decal placement. Overall, this was a very fun build that beginner or expert can turn into a nice replica of this early war fighter.