As a beginner, and someone who is still assembling my LT-40 ARF [Only reason it's taking so long is I've been working theater hours, and that means 2pm to sometime in the AM.] Anyway, I strayed away from the RTF I was originally going to get, and am happy I did so. I got to put it together and realize how it all works. I disagree with starting with a Kit, but I guess that's because I have had little building experience. It really depends on you and your knowledge.