Say Colin; I may be wrong but I get the impression we two might be somewhat similar in our abilities since many of the questions you have asked were the same things I needed to know; so If you would can I ask are you comfortable building from a schematic. I only ask because this would be the first time I have built strictly from a schematic, my other projects have included at least PC boards as a guide. Just wondering what your thoughts are. About the call I too am ready. BTW nice that all agreed to step up to the better trans even though it was quite a bit more than originally planned. ( The Swiss Army Knife Special),J.R.