RE: why a cub?
Boring and trainer like? Yep, I thought the same thing until I picked up a Kyosho Cub ARF. Turned out to be one of the most enjoyable models I've ever flown AND the one that taught me the most about flying. In short, Cubs have their own funky way of flying that will quickly get you up to speed on how to use your rudder and how to not just use but ENJOY using cross-controlling on turns and landings and all sorts of times.
And a 40-sized Cub with a 40-sized engine will force you to learn how to "fly on the wing" which is what good flying is all about anyway. And if you roll a Cub, you've really accomplished something.
But, yeah, that yellow... [:@]