A neat model that popped up recently is the EPP Eagle. This was my Xmas project, its an easy to build barrel of fun, being strong and very versatile. You can fly it as a roust about park flyer, thermal or ridge soaring glider and indoor flyer and also terrorise the local bird population.
Build thread is here:
https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=701120
Links to the manufacturer and a painting tutorial are in the first posting.
Heres a link to some vids of the Eagle flying down at the park and at an indoor venue and with an onboard camera along for the ride:
https://www.rcgroups.com/forums/showthread.php?t=790528
KiwiKid