This is a good model but not for a first timer. There are many small parts like the 20mm guns and shilds The parts do fit well and the inst sheet is good as is the paint chart. The deck and side walls co in clear plastic and there phote eches parts i have little love for them. But there plastic parts as well. A set of twesser are a must and you must take time to build.But if you do a good ship can be had. The decals are good and come for three ships but care in placing them. A good model for the more exp modler.