Hold off on makin the tail dragger. Would rather use $$$$ difference to buy a Futaba 7 or 9C. Debonder a definite plus. Prop balancer, no need for a slotter just yet. exacto works just fine. Dremel tool with cutoff wheel makes nice slots... OH and while your at your local clubs, check out thier training program. Get together with an instructor and start gettin some stick time. It seems to help the building process if you get pumped up on a few shots on the club trainers.
Oh and btw, welcome to the addiction!