When I got back into RC after an almost 20- yr layoff, I got a Hanger 9 Alpha 40 trainere. It flew and flies great. Though I've moved on considerably I still have it and in fact took it out Wednesday and flew it. I don't know how many flights I have on it, but I've been flying it for at least 4 years. In fact, this winter I'm going to strip the covering, make some changes -- to bolt-on wings, among other things, and recover it.
It really was RTF. The Evo 46 literally syarted up at the first touch of the starter and we never had to touch either needle. So the notro part was painless. NOT always the case! LOL
The 60-size Alpha wasn't available when I got mine, or else I'd have gotten that one if for no other reason than the bolton wings. And as someone said, it's easier to see.
For where you are, I'd go w/ one of the Alphas and right now forget about the electrics. Just my .02 worth. But good luck to you whatever you decide to do.
Al