My answer to the 2nd part of your question would be to definitely go with the World Models T-34.

See:

http://www.rcuniverse.com/showthread...384&forumid=57

There is a ton more info on here about the T-34 and it is an excellent choice for a 2nd plane. Nothing bad to say about it and you can also buy it from Quantum. So you solve both problems.

Good luck!!