Thought I should post an update as I have now completed the model. The wheelhouse was a bit iffy and after construction there seemed to be extra bits to attach over the original structure. Didn’t bother with them and pannelled with strip wood instead. One issue was the white metal turnbuckles for the mast shrouds. Instructions have them installed early on but subsequent work meant them being moved and, eventually, on rigging the mast, they gave way. Solution was to drill out and install brass wire top and bottom but should not have been necessary. Other metal parts were generally OK apart from needing filing down.
R/c installation was OK with a 12v battery, Viper ESC and brushed motor. A Futaba 2 channel transmitter and receiver worked fine so ready to go. Once I try it in thr bath and add ballast that is.
[size=78%]Thanks everyone for their help and suggestions. [/size]