Thank You, Mr. Hydro. I ordered my new Billing Boat White Star fishing boat kit yesterday morning. When this kit arrives to my home, I will carefully inventory the kit to be sure no parts are missing or damaged. I am confident the directions in the kit will cover most of what I need to know. I have discovered there are plenty of YouTube videos on tips/how-to's for painting, sanding, decal application and etc.

Having had some RC experience and static model kit experience will help. I even wrote an email to Billing Boats to ask them what tools/supplies./materials are recommended for a proper build.

I strive to get much of my RC stuff, including a Futaba radio set, at amazon.com as possible to save a bunch. These mom-and-pop hobby shops and scale model ship specialty shops can be a real rip-off for paint, tools, glue and stuff.