Ok, I decided on a plane that I am happy with.

Here is the plane and setup:

Extra 260 (Modelflight.com.au) $145
E-Flight 1020kv (Nitrodude.com.au) $70
HS 65s all round (HobbyLobby.com) $100
FP 1345 3s Lipo x 2(Helikraft.com) $100
Thunderbird 36 speedy $45
12 x 6 prop. $4

Total = $464

Under budget and a great little plane that will do everything I want. And looks good to boot.

http://www.rcgroups.com/forums/attac...mentid=1592018

Should be a great bird! Now I just have to wait for it to all come in.......... feels like chritmas again!

Thanks for all the advice.