I got into RC 20 years ago after a 20 year hiatus, but most of my airplane background was control line so I was a beginner surrounded with good teachers at the flying field to get me going.
After my first trainer (Stick 40 Plus - Balsa USA) I found estate sales to be the easiest way to dive back in, and the same result, a stuffed living room is a consequence of that sort of shopping. These days in FL it seems many are passing away who I've flown with all these years, and people ask me to sell their models all the time, not being as computer experienced or wanting a 1099-K in their retirement. I enjoyed picking up some specific models nearby as well. One was a Chromed out Phaeton ll biplane that ought to reflect the sun's rays right into my eyes.
Something about bi-planes and 4 stroke engines, makes it feel more scale than flying Mustangs and other warbirds for me, and they behave better too. Still haven't had a maiden yet, too hot already in FL. This is building season down here.




Not many build kits anymore, but if anyone wants too try, this is a pretty good second plane and a bargain on eBay of all places. https://www.ebay.com/itm/394683611616