Thanks for the advices guys! I think I'll go for the Skyraider. I like the look of the Nexstar, but not the radio gear that comes with it. In Adelaide there seems not to be a great range of aircraft. The Skyraider is about $150 AUD and the Nexstar is $695 AUD.

I want to match it with a JR Max 66 and an OS 46AX. A couple of the model stores I've spoken with suggested the Hanger 9 P-51 mustang as a good trainer and second aircraft in one I've always been more iterested in light civil aircraft.

Cheers,

Craig.