Andy,
Welcome to the 'Shannon Club'. We don't feel there is any sort of competition here, just enjoy the research and your build and please share it with us - I have had lots of help from 'all over the place' in getting to where I am today..............and still learning, mightily!! Sure, if you need any help or advice there will be someone here that can help or point you in the right direction.
Well, I have just come back to my 'thread', after a long lay-off...............so better get on with that, but great to see another Shannon getting underway in Dry Dock.
Send me a PM and I will give you my email address, should you wish.
Enjoy the winter months and your build.
Kim