Gunny, I'm a push over for PE so I think any set that comes out is great. I looked through the pics and the PE does a fine job in bring more depth, scale, and accuracy to this kit. I don't know what those ladder type things were buy the stack but it reminds me of the cable trays at work. Also the torpedo tubes looked pretty neat inside a turret......is this a common feature?

Aye Frank, on all accounts, matie...have a look HERE for a bit o' insight of the Japanese torpedo AND mounting...

Gunny, TY for the link. Great reading and it also gave me some info that I didn't know.