Hi Garvey. Welcome to the BS.N Well you've made a good start by finding your way here, the home of all things Scout.
The best thing to do is settle down with a nice cuppa and read, research and read some more. Everything you need to know and some that you don't can be found here
Have you signed up to the UKG? If not then get yourself over there and say hi.
There are a couple of UK suppliers of scout parts both of whom make some quality stuff