Welcome
I started into this hobby late in the summer of 2010, the internet sources are a big help.
ORIGINAL: YHR
For the money the Heng Long are good, and once you have been here awhile you will see you can find just about any upgrade part you want.
Here are some "before" and "after" pictures of two of my Heng Longs, a Panther G and a King Tiger, both with upgrage electronics (using a hobby radio) and upgraded motors/geaboxes;
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