Update...

I have received my kit and it's been with me a couple of weeks. I was able to get mine on E-Bay for under $140.00, shipped to Hawai'i. That's a lot of airplane for the money.

I ordered and received my Century Jet P-51 retracts, and they look really nice. I've the Robart tail wheel retract too, and I'm using a 1" air operated ram to all the work back there. Robart 3 1/4" plastic wheels with foam inserts, WWII diamond treated tires. A metal spinner, and T.F. incowl muffler. I'm using a ST G-90 and installing a 16 oz. Du-Bro fuel tank.

I have the Top Flight P-51B conversion, with B canopy and I will have flaps. The model is being recovered.

Most all the airframe work is done for you when the kit arrives...and it's a stand off scale...Ok, really stand off scale. But the way I fly, and what the model looks like when airborn...I sure can't see the all the difference anyway.

Now remember...it's just a hobby. To me...installing these goodies will be lots of fun, and this is a great flying kit.

I will keep you posted, and now you know what my Christmas present was.

Happy New Year
Bobby of Maui