As well stated above the 4* is the #2 plane of choice around here. But why not get the best one available? You also stated that this will be your first full build, & while the 4* is reputed to build easy, the Venture 60 will build even easier & is a better kit. Do youself a favor & read what the man who designed the 4* for Sig has to say about his Venture 60 kits. In a nutshell it is the same plane only better. He addresses some of the shortcomings of his original design of the 4* & with that in mind eliminated these shortcomings & bad characteristics when he re-designed it as the Venture 60. I don't think you'll find a higher quality kit on the market. Every piece is sanded to a perfect fit leaving no laser-cut scorch marks to sand off. It's all done for you before it goes in the box every piece is machine sanded to an exact fit. I believe it will be the easiest nicest kit for a first timer to build. It will definately be the one I start with. Bruce only does so many kits in a run because of the attention to detail & the quality of each kit that he demands. He just sent me an email the other day to let me know the new run of kits are now available again, but they won't last long. Ppl wait to get their hands on one. Act fast & you might get one.


http://www.btemodels.com/venture.html


Check out his site. Read what he has to say about the making of these kits. And the Venture 60 vs 4* link. I think you'll be impressed. I certainly am!

By the way a Saito will look sweet sitting in that Venture!!


http://www.venture60.com/


This is another site that is not affiliated with Bruce Tharpe Enterprises, just a Venture 60 enthusiast with pics that Venture owners all over the country have sent him to display on his site. Lots of different color schemes & engine set-ups, There are some beautiful Ventures to look at. Have fun, check it out & see what you could have if you want to.