If i were you i would go ahead and probably buy a futaba 7C or a JR 8103. Both are great transmitters with a lot of bells and whistles. it is better to have too many channels than not enough in my opinion. Besides it is a waste of money to buy an OK radio when you are just gonna get a better one later. Doesnt make any sense. besides it would be a while before you would outgrow either one. You could probably even use the 7C with a 1/3 scale and i know you can use the 8103 with one. That is my $.02