I was waiting for that sort of response!

Sorry to disapoint but I have never lacked ambition in any project I embark on!

What I have learnt about myself is that first and foremost I have to be passionate about the subject no matter what I am modelling. If I am not passionate it does not matter how easy it is to build, simply put I won't finish it.

I am in my 40's and have a good job and a young familly so my limited hobby time is ringfenced for subjects that I love.

I have also developed the core skill of patience and believe I can solve any problem given enough thought. Cocky I know but so far I have got away with it!

Back to my selection, the Top Flite kits with their very detailed build manuals (and numerous build logs online) would seem the best start. A Skyshark FW190 also really appeals but I cannot find out how well detailed their build manuals are and there are far less online builds to follow so maybe I will save that for a second build.

More input is most welcome (just don't try to put me off a warbird no matter how wrll meaning!)