T' first step accordin' t' t' instructions is t' assemble and paint t' Capsule and Emergency Escape Rocket. Aye aye! T' plastic pieces are somewhat soft and flexible, shiver me timbers, but glue strong with traditional Testor's plastic model glue. T' tower assembly is a bit tricky, ya bilge rat, but with patience goes together fair easily...one mistake I made was gluin' t' t' base before paintin' it however, it will be a tight job t' get in thar and paint it, I'll have t' use a brush!