hi Dave
welcome I'm new on here but not to model boats started when i was 12 with my dad. i think you will find every one on mayhem is very helpfull lots of information given freely and willingly.
its a great site full of almost every thing you need to know about model boating
(just alot of reading lol)
i notice by your location you live at north shields . any good boat clubs up your way. reason i ask is i get up that way quite a bit and often have a small boat in the car with me
hope you enjoy your stay on mayhem as much as i do and a day never goes buy without checking in to see what the guys and girls are up to
lol
regards
Mick