RE: Noob to War Plane
Based on your original post a viable option would be a 1/4 scale Hangar 9 cub with a DLE 30 cc gas engine.
It is a great flying 4 channel plane, gas engine, and a gas engine that you can use in many warbirds later.
You can also use this plane to teach the whole family to fly.
I use it at or club to teach people how to fly and to buddy box people that just want to try flying.
Sorry to throw a wrench in the works this late in the decision making process!
Good Luck, you have a lot of good choices.