you should be pretty happy with a ss(smoke and sound) tiger . make sure to get metal gears and parts are available should anything go south. I've really beaten up my tiger and had no big probs. You'll love it!!! If something does go bad just look to this forum for help. the support here is beyond helpful. there is always several here to bend an ear and offer excellent advice. Dont be afraid of HL's, the new smoke and sound tanks are pretty decent. keep us posted.