I haven't built the kit - or even seen it up close. (I'll defer to the judgment of anybody who's had more experience with it than I have.) On the basis of the catalog pictures and the firm's reputation, though, I'm fairly confident that it's a reasonably good kit. Model Shipways in general does not produce junk; the firm's designers (unlike those of certain other companies) understand what a scale ship model is supposed to be. The materials in Model Shipways kits aren't especially exotic, but they're eminently serviceable (mostly basswood, brass, and britannia metal).
My one reservation: Model Shipways kits, like those of virtually every other kit manufacturer, have varied some in quality over the years. I think the Prince de Neufchatel is a fairly recent production - therefore probably pretty good.
My suggestion is to watch this space for a few days and see if any member turns up who's actually built the kit. If so, take that individual's opinions more seriously than mine. If not - go for it.
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