Hi Peter,
Your model did raise my N-factor. At Air Cadet camp in 1957, I purchased a McCoy 19 C/L engine and a Guillows trainer like you have. Up to that time I could only afford 1/2A motors and planes. This was my first "big" outfit and a pretty proud moment. I built and flew the model at the Camp. It is a good trainer and a good starting point for you in C/L.
I am however not going to take you up on your kind offer since I am already loaded down with engines and planes along with sliding into home plate age wise... but thanks.

About Poughkeepsie, when my USA friends kid me about the funny name of where I live (Saskatoon Saskatchewan, Canada), I counter with Poughkeepsie!

All kidding aside, This last July we attended a Flying Aces Free Flight contest in Geneseo NY. After the contest, we took in the air show at the Old Reignbeck Airdrome in Reignbeck NY. then traveled past your neck of the woods to Gettysberg. That is such lovely country but it has way too many trees for this prairie boy.

Thank you for the geography lesson and good luck with your C/L adventure. If you need any help please feel free to ask on this site since it is populated with folks who would generously try to help you.

Orv.