Deano, if you are thinking of getting into RC check out this YouTube channel.
Flitetest
These guys do some great low buck, fun RC. Lots of scratch built stuff using cheap materials like sign board etc and a great attitude to the hobby.
I did model aircraft as a teen. Mainly Control line and free flight as I had no money for the expensive RC equipment in the 80's. It's so cheap and accessible now with lots of cool ready to fly foam models and Electric power.
Hobby king is a site I often check in on to see what's available these days.
Hobbyking
Cheers