Welcome Spitfire
I'm just as new as you are. But I think the advice you get from these guys will help you out a lot(Thanks Shamus and Tyson).
I don't have any Proto 2000's in my stable. Come to think of it I just got my first Kato(Ref:88's First photo post) a couple of months ago, but I read some good stuff on them.
I hope you enjoy this forum. I know I have.
P.S. P-51 Mustangs Rule