Well it seems pretty unanimous!!
I think what I'll do to get started is try to find an SIG kit (trainer of course) but I'll have a chat about the components to make sure I can fit them into a plane I'd like in the future. I've got asupplier calling me back today as SIG stockists are hard to find around here!!
To answer your question Colin I'm in SA (Adelaide) and SIGsuppliers seem pretty rare around here!
I'm going to make some calls today to some interstate suppliers, if anyone knows of any please let me know as I have called every one off the SIG website.

Thankyou for the link to the clubs, I've had a look at the club in SA's website so now I'm looking forward togoing to some of their events.

The Proctor Kits are amazing but as you said, pricey!!! $30 worth of toothpicks is one thing but $250? I'd be too afraid to fly it even with experience!!

Well I guess I'm still young enough to think I can't make a mistake!!!
Thanks to all for saving my wallet!! Hopefully soon I'll be ready tostart on a properkit plane and I will make sure to post updates!!

Funny note: while searching for SIG suppliers I had quite a long (confused) discussion with a gentleman who was trying to find out exactly what I wanted. eventually he asked me for the wingspan of the plane, and when I replied 56-65in he cracked up laughing. Turns out they supply engines and props for full size bipe's lol



Remember, If you're going through Hell...... Keep going!