I'm a big advocate of building a model, it gives you a great understanding of how it works from the outset. Things like setting it up, centering servos etc are those sort of tasks that once you've learnt you'll do them with your eyes closed for evermore. Anything you're not sure of then just ask.
One big hint though if you do decide to build. If you find yourself stuck / frustrated / unsure what to do then don't push on.
Put it down, go and make a brew or watch tv or something else to clear your head and then go back to it.
Frustration = broken bits for certain.
Oh, and save a few quid for decent tools. Good tools make building and maintenance a pleasure.
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