Thanks for the input everyone, but i have decided to start out with the Tamiya TXT 1. The only reason i am getting into this hobby is because i saw that exact truck on a magazine cover, and said to myself " i want one! " lol. I was goofin around with my $20 wal-mart truck the other day, and realized that i do like the climbing and crawling... maybe i'll get a fast truck / car later on. I'll try and post some pics of the build process / finish, and i'll keep this thread going because i am sure i will need some tips when building. Should get my truck in a week or two... and thanks again guys