I expect there will be a parade of people with the best intentions saying you shoulda got (fill in blank), but the fact is the Ultrasport will serve very well for an introduction to pattern. Taildragger configuration is a good idea. The main thing is to have some enthusiasm for building & setting up your model, also for trimming & mixing it to pattern standards (at least as far as can be done with your first pattern candidate), then flying with purpose & discipline. My first introduction to pattern was on an Easysport. I look back now and see it was a long way from an ideal beginning, but it was enough to get me excited about the idea, and I quickly moved on. My first pattern meet I flew a Kangke CAP 232 Sport, was not ashamed of my scores, had a great time, and moved on from that. I will say the most important elements are a model that flies, a set-up with very modest throws and no slop, a well-tuned powerplant with more power than you think you'll need, good trimming, good mixing and a coach who has flown in competition to help you with your figures. Those are not in order of importance, because they're all important.