ORIGINAL: ksechler
Let me first apologize for not answering directly. You may have your mind set on one of these two airplanes, but if you don't you might want to consider this alternative:
Building yourself has a lot of benefits. There's a much wider selection, you know how to make repairs, and it gives you somthing to do in the evenings or when the weather sucks.
I agree with ksechler. I built my first kit while I was learning (Still learning) on my trainer. I built a Top Flite Gold Edition Contender and powered it with a .91 SAITO. It has only been test run so far and next flying season will see it's maiden flight. Building a kit gives you the chance to see what you need to do when you "Hard Land" your trainer.
Here is the link to my building process, it was fun and RCU members added their input.
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_52.../tm.htm#521128
I also have the rest of my "Airforce" pictured in my gallery. When it's cold and nasty build, when it's warm and nice fly! (I have a Balsa USA .60 Eindecker on the bench now, I guess I like to build)
Just my two cents worth.
Al