Well if you want 3D on a budget I recommend a profile, OMP makes really good kits and there are some great arf's available... Morris also has several ARF profiles (Knife, Topcap Sudokhoi etc.)--- I even have a Sportsman Aviation Hot-Knife that flies really well for $80 (ARF) [X(]

If you want a "fuse" the Funtana is EXTREMELY popular (I am building one now-) and is capable of crazy 3D when overpowered... Not familiar with the Midwest Extra. The UCD-46 seems to get good reviews and the Flip-3D was popular awhile back---

Keep us posted- What engines do you have to choose from?