Guys - I have taken your advise on board (although my instructor actually thinks I will be ok with any of these planes). I am seriously considering building a SPAD to get me to the position where I am more ready for one of the above planes.
Thanks,
P.

p.s. I think solo in the US and solo in the UK mean two very different things.. but still - you are right, I am far from being an 'accomplished' pilot yet