i have a nitro car and a nitro sk daddle... so im familiar with nitro. i love the donzi, just dont ahve that kinda money... i dont want ready to run, but i would prefer it to not take a year to build. it would be nice if it went a "wee bit" fast but also have a somewhat scale appearance. i like wood boats, but would be happy with a figerglass hull, with wood cabin ,etc. thanks for the suggestions.. now, anyone have an actual boat to suggest? thanks...