Steve
I painted the engine with a good engine paint I got at the auto parts store. When I had the engine broken down I just cleaned it up real good with a engine cleaner Than I covered the exhaust port, engine shaft, and the rear of the engine where the reed value and carb attach to. I than painted the engine with two coats of paint. After it dried I installed the Flywheel, Magneto, prop shaft, reed value with carb. The paint has held up real good and adds a little to the total project.

I do not know if Sheldon hobbies ships over seas, but they do have the Balsa USA Stingray 120 for $109.00 US. I don't think it would cost $100. to ship it. It only cost $9.00 to ship it to Memphis, TN from California. You might just want to send them an e-mail if you are interested in this Plane. I am very happy with mine.

www.sheldonshobbies.com

Good luck on your project.