Yes, it's eye candy for sure. At current exchange, it's about 3400.00USD in white plus shipping [last year would have been about 400-500.00 but today probably much higher]. I think he made subtle changes after flying the prototypes, may have even changed the molds accordingly. If you follow his progress in competitions, he is always "right there" near or at the top. Based on the various topline models he used to fly, I'd imagine this is a very good airframe. Certainly would be nice to have one!