Thanks again for all the kind welcome messages!
None of my mates here in OZ are modellers so getting any tips is non existent, as well as the fact that the closest "proper" hobby shop is around 350klm away.
Since joining the forums and reading other people's posts I have found an answer for just about every question I have had.
I'm only able to visit the mobile site at present so I can't post any pics :(
Thank you all again, it's so nice to be on a forum that seems to be full of people who genuinely want to offer advice and help without the "Do it my way or you're doing it wrong" attitude.
Steve