Hi Wayne,the most important thing with FE is ,buy the best stuff you can afford fist time round.No cheapie ESC'S and motors.
A 33" mono 'Delta'type hull running on 4S is a good start.
Dave(Prestwich) has a good deal for one,all hardware,no electrics. Minilynx.
http://www.prestwich.ndirect.co.uk/deepvpuma.htm
Brod..