I agree with aeajr. Make your first one an ARF of RTF. You're going to have a decent amount of work to do just getting one assembled, balanced, radio & servos set up, etc. And while I also agree with Wings, you will be much prouder of the plane if you build it yourself, you will also be much that much more heartbroken if you crash it beyond repair. My $0.02 is to kit build your second or third aircraft, after you are a little more confident of your abilities.