RE: Parkzone f4U Corsair Rtf
I hear what you are saying about the plane flying similar to the T-28 because of the systems it has, but what about the plane itself? It is a bit different especially because of those wings. Just waiting for people to get some and give real-world feedback.
As far as PNP or RTF, I would go RTF personally. I just think it is a great deal to get a lipo, charger, decent TX and RX for $100. Too good to pass up for me. I guess if you already had all this gear, though, then you wouldn't really need it. In the short time I've been in this hobby (mostly with trucks) I have learned that the pace of improvement lately is staggering. It's almost like computers; once you buy one it is obsolete a month later. But it does raise the question about what is really necessary and what we can live without. You can still have a lot of fun with low-tech equipment, but if you want the best performance out of RC then you'll have to pay for it.