Hey all, I am looking into these tanks and had some questions.
I have searched over the board and found some answers, some great info here.

My questions are, are the HL's worth the investment? What I mean by that is how much will it cost to get one up to a reliable standard, are they good out of the box? If not, what are the upgrades I will need?
I am debating between buying HL now, or saving for a Tamiya down the line.

The other question I have, should I go directly to metal tracks if I pick one up? I plan on going with Mato for purchase so it will come with the metal drivetrain upgrade. Are metal tracks a necessity?

Anything else I should order at the time I order the tank?

I am interested in the Bulldog if that helps.

Thanks for any help you can provide.