RE: What is a good first kit?
If you go with the SS 40, reinforce the landing gear mount blocks that are in the wing and bend up a replacement set of main gear that are a little longer than the stock ones for extra prop to ground clearance. Also bend them so the wheels are forward of the leading edge to prevent nose overs and use larger diameter main wheels. I just saw your thread in the beginers section and see that you are flying some rather advanced planes (for an almost newbee) so I am sure you can handle the SS 40 and will enjoy it flight performance. Best of luck to you there "down under".