Guys,
Thanks for the info, but shortly after my last post I got it working by installing JSGME into the SH3 Commander folder, extracting the files into the MODS folder and activating them from there (as per melnibonians post).
Last night I tried to connect back to the web, but couldn't get a connection - was on tech support helpline listening to hold music for 30 mins before giving up!!
So I'm sending this today from the office.
I appreciate the long replies you have given, but I guess I already had it working by then - but couldn't let you know...pain in the ar*e ISP!
I must say, from the few I have seen so far in-game the skins look great!!
Cheers!
Px3000