thanks guys so much, i came across a custom gator 202 with a plettenburg motor and thought it may be pretty good for the price.  but had heard nothing about them before. im on the prowl for a good  2m.
john you are right about composite being more work than a wood model for sure. i currently fly 3, 3m carf areobatic planes and 2 krills. i just love the nice painted finish with no chance of wrinkles. and the rigidness of the airframe makes crisp manuvers at any speed.  and i learned on electrics and have had upto a 35% in electric. i agree you need some a decent charger to persue larger electrics, and good timing to get the right amount of batterys charged before you have to be at the field.  good advise. i guess my search continues. thanks