RE: Pattern start
I've been in r/c for only a year now. I'm almost ready to fly my Widebody 40. It is my second kit. It isn't hard if you have built a kit before. It leaves a lot for you to decide on, but I am ending up liking that more than a traditional kit that has more step by step instructions. I think going back to those kinds of kits will be a drag. I plan to buy an Epsilon next and already have a new engine for it.
I think that you should go for the Widebody since you have built more kits that I did. I've flown a friends Widebody 60 and it is an experience over other planes. You are addicted to it in a few seconds! It seems to know what you want to do before you do it.