I have just finished the Academy 117 in 1/48 and it is a quick build but is very detailed and looks great.
I left the bay doors open and retracted one of the LGB's inwards - I dont know if it is correct but again it looks good.
I sprayed it with spray cans, after masking really well and it only took me the best part of 2 days to complete the build, but I have to locate the Toxic Avenger decal sheet to really finish it off (knowing my build atea, it could be anywhere!)