RE: First Kit Build, what to get?
Yes, you can use wood glue, just don't over do it. I use CA glue alot, as it is much faster. A good CA brand is Hand-Bond, I use it alot.
A good dope for sealing the balsa is Nitrate Dope. The Sig company sells it, and it works very well. Use Butyrate Dope to tack down, seal and tighten the tissue.
Afraid I don't fly elctrics, so I don't know much there.
Patriot