It has been suggested that we old timers try to help new (or maybe not so new) modellers with problems that they are having. Here is my offer. I will try to help with any question that you may have. If I can't provide an honest answer, perhaps someone else can, all responses will be welcomed. I don't claim to be an expert, but I have over 50 years of model airplane experience. There are several of us in here wo have that much time (or more) and I think that everyone will be willing to lend their expertise to this effort. Cut loose and let's give this a try.
Bill
AMA 4720

Bill,
Just a suggestion.
There is a forum just down from this one that's titled: BEGINNERS
And the beginners have been cutting loose there for a while now. I go there and answer questions all the time, so I can attest to how well it's working. You might give that a shot.

They already have a Beginners Forum.

There's also a kit builder's forum that gets new people regularly. That would be another great place for "old timers" to share their experiences and help new people.

It's also against RCU policy to post the same thing in more than one forum.

Since this is a fairly large thread in the ARF forum, I'm going to lock this one. Sorry.