Using only RCU and internet souces for refrence could i build a heilcopter like this? http://www.heli-world.com/detail.aspx?ID=89 or am i better off getting a helicopter like this http://www.heli-world.com/detail.aspx?ID=185. I have no building experience, so what do you think? Any input appreciated.

You could build either. Setting them up and flying them is a different matter.

If you can follow directions then they are easy to build. I recommend building so when she goes down it won't be so intimidating to repair. You might need some help with the set up of the electronics and programming but you can find someone local or someone here can help you out.

If you want it bad enough you can build anything. this is my first from scratch

Tony.

Very Nice. Keep us posted. I'm just getting the hang of helicopters. Scale fixed wing has always been my thing. I'm really looking foward to my first Scale Helicopter.