the down side to the 3 rotators(planes with rotating gear),the P-40,corsair,and the hellcat is the retracts that come with the plane.
there not too bad,meaning they will work,at least mine do on my P-40,but if you don't have any expierence with retractable gear, then simple one move gear is the way to introduce yourself to them.
the rotating gear require alot of messing with,and adjustment,I have to tweak mine after a couple of days of flying or after a hard landing on my P-40.
with my H-9 mustang I have bent the struts but the maintanence is minimal.
the mustang,P-47 Thunderbolt,or even a lesser choice being the spitfire,would be a easy choice for your first bird.
the Corsair does look prety cool though