Crashem one thing is that if you read Porche's post he says he wants to build a kit as a second plane. All tools can be used on both planes which means getting the tools now and building the kit as a first plane will give him the education and tools needed on building his scale beauty that he wants. When you compare two ARFs to two kits and tools i think the kits come out a little cheaper. (If you have some normal tools drill screw driver ruler it should)
A TT engine is good value for your money and if you might not stay in this hobby for that long this can be a good engine. But for the extra $$$ its worth getting a better engine like an OS, Irvine, Super T, Cox, etc..
By the way like Crashem said about 3 months ago i didnt know a thing aobut this hobby (thanks to RCU) ive learned alot. GO back and youll see my stupid questions. lol