This other forum is great for electrics-
http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=11
This plane is nice and very similar to a 1/2a plane should you wish to go to fuel power, this page lists all that would be needed for example to get flying..
http://www.stevensaero.com/cart/cart...category_id=56
Stevens aero makes smaller planes too, if that one is too big for your planned flying spot..