I build on a hollow core door. Like the previous posters said, most true beginners kits have very detailed instructions to guide you through the building or assembling process. Sorta sounds like you might need to decide if your going to build boats or airplanes. Surface vehicles (boats, Cars, other) use different radio frequencies (channels) then aircraft. Also the transmitters for surface vehicles may be set-up differently and may have a steering wheel, instead of sticks. If you can afford, I would buy what you need, when you need it.