The pictures that I posted (of the heli without the canopy) are of an EP 10 that was purchased from a Japanese vendor (note: the instructional cd was in Japanese). I used the website instructions as a guide. In the pictures,the frames are aluminum. If you go to the website, I believe a carbon fiber kit or uprgrade is available. I am not sure whether they are still shipping the aluminum frame as standard or G10(I don't know what material G10 is, but I believe it to be some sort of plastic composition). The basic kit does not include blades, motor,controller,servos,etc. If this is your first heli, with the radio equipment you also need a good heli transmitter that will let you use the collective feature. Some people are not fans of aluminum frames. I find it to be strong and lightweight. The motor,battery pack and blades are the heavy features of the heli. Lipo batteries would be lighter, but at this time I have opted for the nimh packs....good luck...
Jim