I've had fun with the Venus, though the servos that come with it are apparently not too great (rudder servo quit).

For a bit larger 3D plane I wouldn't hesitate recommending the Handy King or Handy Man. The preassembled combos come with servos installed and build very quickly and easily. You supply ESC, reciever, and batteries.

I also have the carbon z foam yak, but it sounds like you are looking for vale for dollar, which IMHO the carbon z isn't.