When I got into the hobby I thought of trying to figure a way to fit a conley v-8 engine into an rc tank...then I started to add up cost of this project and realized that I could probably buy a rather nice car for that same money....I would love to see someone build a scale abrams with a turbine powerplant, but it won't be me. Whatever you decide to do, good luck and keep us posted. I agree with the others here. Try a Tamiya. you can do IR battles and many modifications and details can be added at your discretion. Main thing is it will work when it is completed and it will give you many hours of enjoyment.</p>