thanks for the quick reply guys

bling - i have looked into the corona, i dont have enough funds for it. this was the package i was looking at [link=http://www.helihobby.com/html/corona_heli_kits.html]LMH Corona Model 120 Complete Package[/link] at this stage its way out of my league.

Charlie - i thought i would have been better to stick away from CP for my first heli, bit i understand what you are saying. if i can find a package for a reasonable price i would be interested in getting it. i am open to advice

i found this document and it helpful.

thanks for the info guys.[link=http://www.swashplate.co.uk/ehbg-v17/ehbg_index.html]forgot to add this[/link]