Both of those aircraft are great, the JHH F86 is a perfect first jet. Don't forget, Larry Wolf, the JHH guy, is ALWAYS willing to help you out, if you just email or call him.
With the VX, it ought to be spectacular.
If you ever buy a YELLOW aircraft, Shawn Evans will always do the same!

Good plan, by the way. The world needs more SCALE modellers!