Hi dannorman:

Welcome to the "Contender" club. I am just finishing one up. I purchased it off E-bay about 18 months ago.
The kit was 4 or 5 years old, but in excellent shape.

There were several of us building one and the thread is "Top Flite Contender" on this forum.

Enclosed are some pics. I am in the process of installing control rods and will have it all assembled
in a few days. Can't wait for the maiden. If you decide to build keep us posted. Some of us made rather
minute modifications. Read the thread and you will get lots of information.

Good Luck, whatever you decide to do.