Na not bustin my chops. I know it can get real expensive. Used to race 4wd buggys. I'm just trying to have a lil fun on a fixed income. As for the electrics I know the nitro is a lot stronger, but I have no desire to give all the animals around here a heart attack with the noise After all is said and done after I get some time under my belt I'll probibly settle on a trex unless I can find a bigger electric. Want the larger sized due to eye probs. bigger bird makes it easier to see Don't need all that upside down stuff, but I do want full controlability.