Hi Carrellh,

Appreciate your comments.

I've since spent heaps of time viewing numerous discussions on "beginners". Namely between units like Avistar and Superstar. Boy, everyone seems to have a different opinion, don't they.

Anyhow, that's what makes this hobby so great-everyone is passionate about what they do.

I think the bottom line is that whatever model you take on, if you have a "good feel" about it at the start, any problems along the way, can be solved if you are positive about it.

The issue with me is that on an island in the South Pacific, everything has to be imported and so any serious problems can't be sorted out by just popping down to the local hobby shop. You guys who have a choice of suppliers around your doorstep should appreciate that.

Finally, I think I'll keep looking through the discussion forums on hints and general feedback but will pick one (Nexstar,Superstar,Avistar,Alpha,Extra Easy 2,Tower Trainer 40) that eventually will give me the feeling of getting a great start in this hobby.

Regards,
Samoan Kiwi