RE: Top of the range 3D heli
Folks have great things to say about the Freya, so i just bought one. They make a few different variations including an X spec with carbon frames, torque tube drive, metal head... pretty expensive though (around 1000 for kit without blades or engine), so i bought the standard version (under 400$). With OS 91 C spec and muscle pipe, this should be a fun little beast.
Like raptor dude says, you will get different answers from diferent folks.