I've heard good and bad reviews for the E starter, though I have no experience with it.

I do however have a Mountain Models Dandy with both the stock wing and the sport wing.
The average builder can have the airframe built and ready for final sanding and covering in about 3 hours.

It flys very sedately when it's needed, but also does good aerobatics with the sport wing.

Being a balsa plane, it won't take a crash as good as a foamie, but it's not fragile either. I've cartwheeled mine several times with very little to no damage.

Good luck with your choices, and keep us updated.

Jason