I started out by building an LT-40. I got it for Christmas, so being winter I wasn't missing the flying. The kit was really easy to build and flies great. My second kit was a Great Planes Cub. Again, I enjoyed building it, but it was not a good choice for a second plane (see Great Planes Piper Cub Nose Dive in the Crash and Rebuild section). My third kit was a Sig 4*60 (see Father/Son 4Star Build in the Beginner secion). I have nothing but good things to say about this kit. Easy to follow plans. Easy assembly. You might want to go with the 60 size. The wingspan won't be much more than an LT-40, and it will be easier to see in the air. I won't worry about choosing a 4* kit as your second plane, you would be making a good choice.

I've purchaced one ARF, a Hobbico Twinstar. Unfortunatly it crashed on it's maiden. Still don't know why. The plane was flying great, then on base trying to turn left for final, the plane rocked right, then settled out of sight. Didn't feel that broken up about it. The plane just wasn't personal to me. After I rebuild and modify it though.........

Welcome to the addiction....er hobby. The feeling of seeing an airplane you built from a "box of wood" flying for the first time is something you'll never forget.