Don't want to shoot you down, but you may want to re-think this a bit..

Play with the trainer untill you are profitient with it. Scale warbirds are typically classed as the 'third or fourth plane' on the 'flying expereince' ladder. And even then, they can be a hand-full.

There are a bunch of kits about that size on the market. You're looking for something '1/5 scale' which typically is about a 65 - 75" wingspan, and will require a 60 - 90 sized engine. If you build for 8 hours a day, 2 weeks might be enough.. Expect to sand and carve. There's always a step that requires one or the other, not to mention 'final sanding before covering'. Most kits need a few 'final' supplies: fuel tank, fuel tubing, spinner, covering, wheels, etc. Some require more than others. And this can add up fast! Top Flight kits 'gold edition' will probably be what you're after. Of course, read as many reviews as possible!

As for tool kits, you'll need the basics; rulers, sand paper, sanding blocks, pins, clamps, a good flat table, X-Acto knives, razor saw, etc.. We have a 'setting up a shop' list on our site: -www.aerotech-rc.com- and click the 'tips & tricks' tab. While it is not a complete tool list, it does detail what you would need, and why.

I would steer away from Jets, even ducted fans. Ducted fans always seem to be under powered. I don't have any exerience with electric DF planes, but I bet they would all come under the warnig I describe above - they'll fly fast, and you need to be on top of it at every point!

Of course, there are a few kits by Great Planes that 'look like' jets, as they have an F-14, F-15, and the recently re-released 'patriot'. These are all prop planes, and fly fast! I've build two F-14s, and although relatively easy, do have tricky parts.

so, hope that sheds some light, and of course, this is just my opinion..