I've never had a hog bipe, but from what I've heard, you can't go wrong with one.

Now as to the question of SMOKE, There I can help you!

Get the TME pump. Tower has it (as well as some others I would imagine) and for smoke oil, I use Ultrasmoke available at
http://www.aircapitalhobbies.com/ultsmk.htm

The Ultrasmoke is non-petroleum based, so it doesn't stink up your airplane/car/workshop, and it won't attack your covering. I'll attach a pic of my Skybolt with smoke. For more pics and videos, go to

http://12.31.143.32