10--Exceptional: practically perfect.
09--Excellent: a beautiful kit; worth every penny and every second of labor.
08--Very Good: can't go wrong with this kit, though there may be a little room for
improvement.
07--Good: nice solid value; not necessarily easy or flawless, but still a pleasure in
the end.
06--Worth the money: this is a kit that has a lot to offer, but presents enough
obstacles or has a downside that keeps you from breaking out into song.
05--Average: this kit has its merits but there will be seaming issues, casting
bubbles in excess, hard to paint areas and the like.
04--Nothing to Write Home About: this is a kit you might end up being happy with
but the labor involved leaves a bitter taste.
03--Poor: a kit with few redeeming qualities, you should avoid it.
02--Crappy: is there really more to say?
01--Embarrassing: consider legal action.
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Appearance of the kit as a whole--pose, "wow" factor, details, accuracy, etc.
Quality of the kit--defects, delicacy, articulation, modification (need and flexibility), break lines, casting.
Assembly--ease of assembly, especially regarding fit and how much putty/sanding work it necessary.
Time/Energy/Money--how much effort, headache, etc. is there versus the cost (since these tend to be expensive).
Given all that, I arrive at a scaled rating. I provide numbers here, but I use terms in the ratings.