Over the last few years I have built Mohawk Destroyer, Mohawk Type 61, Royal Marine, Vosper Crash Tender and Verulam which I used as the donor for the Type 16 Frigate Tyrian. I currently have a D class about to start being built as HMS Intrepid 1943. On the plus side there is a wide choice to pick from and whilst some kits do strike me as pricey inin comparison to others (the PCF for example where does that price come from compared to similar size Deans offerings????) there are a number of others which are really great value, the team are always happy to help if you have a question. However even though I am happy to build Deans I do so in the knowledge that I am getting what I expect. I dont expect comprehensive instructions from them - they do leave a lot to be desired for a beginner thats for sure. I expect that I cant always trust the printed plastic as being accurate. I expect that I will ahve a number of head scratchng moments when marrying up the fittings key list agaisnt the fittings key listed on the plan. But whilst some fittings have been poor to say the least a quick call usually gets replacements and there is never any quibble and any replacements have arrived return of post. Two bits of advice I would give, for what its worth, is actually call them and ask their advice for something that can genuinely be built as a first model or as has been said call in to them. Also consider something that is a bit broader in the beam so that you dont have to worry too much about stability which is sometimes a problem with the longer slimmer destroyer hulls and which at times needs care and thought when building and fitting RC gear.
