Having finished the hull including varnish and red oxide work stated on the superstructure and twiddly bits (that's a technical term) So pleased that I had all the issues to hand having to wait a week would have in all likelihood sent me shall we say off balance. After several weeks work the guns, superstructure was 90% done. Still the last 10% is outstanding. Then I came to a full stop for possibly over a year as I fought with myself over spending not an inconsiderable amount of money on really myself for motors, propellers, prop shafts, steering gear, esc's and batteries. Not to mention that I had no experience in wiring up such things. Fate helped in a way, a friend was with a model aircraft enthusiast when they got caught in sudden downpour and his rc transmitter got a soaking. He didn't dare use it again in case it caused his aircraft to fall to the ground with a bump. Ships don't have that problem so he gave it to my friend who in turn gave it to me. It came with two control units ie for rudder, throttle etc. On switching it on it did have life in it so things looked promising. However still I ummed and arred about the cost and my inexperience. Earlier this year before lock down I had to take my granddaughter part of the way on her way back to Uni. This meant meeting up with the other party at Peterbourgh Xtra services. Knowing this was only a few minutes drive from Deans Marine so I loaded up the hull for the trip. After seeing the granddaughter safely off I set off for Deans Marine. At one time I thought I must be lost but I pressed on and with a sigh of relief I eventually came to Deans Marine. May I say what a wonderful place. The gentleman there was a true gentleman and after telling him what I was after soon had me fixed up. Plastic at the ready and the purchase of the gear was made. Rather painless actually. I was treated to guided tour of the shop and the Aladdin's Cave of beautiful models. So armed once home I set to work once again. To be continued.....