Been looking at this hobby for 20+ years. Visited Fray at Brays back in early 2000s up in Siloam Springs. I'm pulling the trigger and going all in. I will be posting a building log of DKM Bismarck as she comes along. Anybody else around AR? Razorback Battle Group email no longer works so I'm having trouble finding anyone else in the hobby nearby.
There are battlers in Louisiana and Kentucky, I'm not sure about Arkansas but I'll leave that for people more local. Welcome to this wonderful crazy hobby.
Bray moved to MO I think. There is a battle at the end of March near New Orleans. If you can make it you should. If we know your coming we can have a ship for you to use. Best way to learn is by touching and driving.