Hi,
Together with the info here at RCU this link to Paul's site will see all of the questions you have asked to date answered together with those you haven't yet thought to ask
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With regard to a first kit build (assuming you are a compotent flyer) I would suggest almost any of the TF Gold edition Kits or any of the newer SIG kits.
http://www.airfieldmodels.com/
Cheers,
Colin