I have been informed that I put this topic in the wrong place last time I tried to find other modelers interested in building this kit from Billings. I have purchased the kit but as yet have not started the build ( lack of space ) as I am half way through building the Smit Nederland. I may be a bit too ambitious with the build of the Smit as I have installed a bow thruster, fire monitors, strobe, sound system,(noisy thing) lighting including navigation ,interior , deck, & spot lighting. I am using an F14 Robbe/ Futaba to run the system, it may be a little over ambitious for a beginner, feel free to comment. I am at present having problems connecting the different units to the RX .I feel very dumb when it comes to electrics & RC technology & no help to be found anywhere near here. I am also using the Robbe multi decoder 12+2 & have the 12+2 module installed in the F14. I intend to use a similar system in the Fairmount Alpine.I would be happy to talk to anybody by phone that feel they may be able to help ( My nickle of course ) It is quite cheap for me to phone from Canada anywhere in the world. I am hoping that someone on the forum is contemplating or has started to build the Fairmount Alpine & also has a much greater knowledge of radio & electronics than me, if so I would very much like to hear from you & share ideas & experiences on the kit & the build. To Martin, If there is a better spot for this thread please move it, thanks. Mick B.