Hehe I'm even younger, 13! Yeah, money is a bit hard to come by. I've seen depron models, and although they are cheap and fly decently, you could instead find a good looking, engineered, ARF model that flies well with only assembly instead of cutting and building. I purchased a Tensor 4D and found that assembly was simple and all hardware was included.

Don't feel like you 'have' to get a RTF model either. Think of it this way: The Typhoon is a complete plane; but it doesn't come with Lithium Polymer batteries, or the charger for them, which will run an extra 75-100 dollars. Plus, although it comes with a radio, its probably only a basic 4 channel even if it is on 72.

Instead of being stuck with certain stock equipment, I've been able to find the things I want and have the choice of motor, propeller, RX, servos, and not to mention the transmitor. I bought a Futaba EXAS 6ch computer radio so I can use it with future planes. I've programed in exponential and dual rates, so that I can start on beginning rates and move up. Although I do not have a Typhoon, (and I doubt many people do, seeing as how its set for release in late august) I'm assuming the radio has no prgramming capabilities, or many factors that would make you want to use it on another model. You will have to buy a proffesional radio eventually, so why not make it sooner rather than later.

So, when you look at the big picture, a model other than the Typhoon would probably benefit you more.