zokissima: Tamiya kits generally have no fit problems, their scale sizes are fairly accurate, they have the minimum possible amount of ejector pin marks, the pieces are arranged logically on the sprue, the instructions are very detailed and accurate, and the plastic is neither too hard nor too soft and it polishes up well. Having said all that, you would think that Tamiya kits are my favorite to build; but, that isn't true. Tamiya kits are not much challenge to make, because they are so perfect; so, I don't get the same sense of accomplishment that I do when I build other makers' kits. I'm sure someone must have started a string at some time on which maker's kits are most satisfying to build. If not, it might be an interesting discussion.
nsclcctl: I don't keep the instructions when I finish a model, so I can't tell you for sure what paint scheme it is. But, for sure, it's not Navy, because Kit Carson was a Major, and that isn't a Navy rank. I'm sure one of the other guys on the forum can tell you. You'll also be able to find out if you buy the kit, because it's one of the stock options.
subfixer: I wish everybody would use old monitors, but, thanks.
Sorry it took so long to respond to you guys, but here in Japan, when you are sleeping, I'm not, and vice versa.