Have you considered the F-27 Stryker?

look at the following links

F-27B
http://www.parkzone.com/Products/Def...ProdID=PKZ1200

F-27C
http://www.parkzone.com/Products/Def...ProdID=PKZ4200

they both use the same body which costs only $20 after a bad wreck. motor mount $4 vertical fin $7-8 real cheap replacement parts.

here is link for some of the parts
http://www.parkzone.com/Products/Rel...g&SubCategory=

If you buy the fuse you can install your own gear.

check out the tread here
on Rcunvierse for the fast Strykers.
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/m_37...page_98/tm.htm

very helpful people on there to help you do the mods.

Good luck.
Gryphon