I just when throught the checkout process at Horizon to find out the shipping charges. Their rate is $6.95 with an oversize charge of $8.50 for UPS ground. I've always found HH to be very quick on their shipping.

As for the engine, I've got an LA46 that I've been running on a Brightstar. It runs ok and is reliable, but it's rattly (you can hear it when the plane is flying) and not particularly powerful. I'd go for the Evolution if I had the choice, it's an engine you'd want to use on your next 40 sized plane. If you had a 40LA knocking around, you'd be hard pressed to find another plane you'd want to put it on.

Don't forget the radio, the JR that comes with the Alpha IMO is probably of a better quality and feel than the Futaba that would come with the Superstar....