I started out with a SIG LT-40 with an OS 46FX on the front of it. I love this plane, still have it in one piece, and still take it out just to putz around with once and awhile. I plan on converting it a camera platform this Spring.

The LT-40 ARF is a real easy assembly, it fly's very very solid and is pretty forgiving. It is a high wing with about a 71" wingspan and self rights itself pretty quick. Is also a nice floater for landing and will fly as slow as you want it to. It also comes set up with a trike landing gear but can also be easily converted into a tail dragger. If you do a little bit more research you'll find where it is also pretty easy to convert it to a very nice electric.

Glad to help

EDIT - I forgot, but if you want to see a quick set of pics of my LT-40 going together you can go to my little MSN RC website, go to the pictures and look for LT-40 Build. [link=http://groups.msn.com/PuttsRCHomePage/]Putt's RC Home Page[/link]