I have the Taigen Sherman, and I have to say that Everything worked great right out of the box. And the price fits my limited budget. The only thing I would like to change is the sound because it sounds a little tinny to me. Mods to the body can easily be done if you have a good set of drill bits. I like the weight, and it is more than powerful enough for me. I go way back with Tamiya, having built the Frog, and Grasshopper off road vehicle kits many years ago. They were pricey then too.