Like James H, my first pack arrived when expected. Well packaged and looks really smart. It arrived the day after the email which was ideal. Will start the build over the weekend. I am going to use a soft table covering so that the parts do not get scratched in any way whilst working on it. I am collecting on the 24 month system, mainly because I have 3 other part works on the go at the moment, just finishing Black Pearl, was held up due to late wife's illness, the Bismarck and HMS Victory, so have to watch monthly outgoings, being an oldie and retired.