Hiya! I'm retired at 55 so all my time is spent building/repairing and flying (and keeping wifey happy)! You've narrowed it down well, Easystar has a big fan club in Australia (good thread!) but it is pricey over here. The only slight problem with HZ/PK stuff is interchangeabily of esc, RX and TX etc. Slow flying sticks look bad but if you see one fly you'll know why they have a fan club. I mentioned GWS Beaver (luv that name!!) but there's another - its the E_starter (very similar). With this type of plane all you get is the self assembly foam plane (very easy to make) and motor plus rods, etc. The TX/RX is up to you as is the battery. A base start pack of TX/RX and 2-3 servos and even esc can be had for £50 (Dreamstarter, GWS, E-flight etc) and its all transferable - total to fly £100 and a 4- hours. Are you handy enough to solder, glue, build and do you have basic knowledge of electrics? The electrics knowledge really is basic and your LHS or RCU will always give advice. Don't let your heart rule your head - don't go warbird just yet. Always here!!