RE: Rascal 40 conversion
If the AXI is too expensive there are less expensive options. For example I'm looking at a KD36-12XL motor and a 40 or 60 amp H-wing (OEMRC) pentium or shield ESC from Hobbycity for a Kyosho Tiger Moth 40. Motor with all the hardware about $30 and ESC $35-45.