The academy and similar models are a great use for 1/72 war gaming. most of the hull is already cut at the waterline so a few modifications make it well suited as a fast attack ship of the time and looks good with other model triremes of various makes. there are some pretty large opening on the sides that can show into the model that can look funny with no rowers in there. A solution is to use the orion roman sailors kit and they do fit on the seats with some modification, with the water line version i had to cut the knees down off. they just fit in there. molded sails are are a plus for me.