Revell 1/180 USS Lionfish

[IonicRipper]

Just ordered this kit, should be getting it next week.

Its been a while since i built a model and back then i was so impatient to finish it i ended up botching it.
This time i plan on taking my time and doing a nice job.

Im looking for as much info and advice as possible before i start building.
I dont even have the kit yet and im already making plans for it hahah!

For starters the conning tower looks very strange to me...


It doesnt look accurate at all (never saw that version before) any ideas on how to improve it? I was planning on cutting around the top and the back to open it up.

I was also planning on using a small bit and drilling out the drain holes (hopefully i dont mess up that part.)