Hi Ksionc.
I am new to tanks also (about Nov) and after scratching the surface, I decided I wanted to build my tank using the Taigen 3 in 1 Tiger kit (so not even close to what you are looking at) but, I wanted to say that you've come to the right spot to find information on just about anything you want to do with an RC tank.
I have been busy picking up a few parts and pieces (not included in the model version) and some specific modification parts I've discovered in my readings while looking for a painting scheme. So, the 3 in 1 introduces you to many of the upgrades one may look into as progressing (i.e. tank electronics, etc.) .
Everything that's been posted in your thread is great 100% right on.
Make sure to search the forum for your model and interests, cause it'll amaze you what goes on in the world beyond the starting block.
Someone mentioned in my intro thread that this was a money pit of a hobby
and I can see how that is so - I haven't even started my build and I am thinking how a King Tiger might fit in as my "next" one LOL!!!
Good luck.
Terry