mycarisaser:

First things first. You want to find the best flying glow bird available, and then go for the conversion. Elect. gear today is outstanding, you should end up with more usable power with the electric. Right now, the only 40 glow I have glying is the mojo, a outstanding 3d-r. Would anticipate a conversion to be equally as good, but a pain.

Do have a couple of the new-great 50" or so birds out, the Fliton AJ Extra 330S, like TIANci mentioned, and the Performance Specialities Katana MD. Both these birds are outstanding flyers, and I love them to death. First time in 2-3 years I leave the RCX planes foamy at home in favor of another airplane. Yes, if you can fly a war bird, you can fly one of these things wirth ease, just go to low rates at first and you have a great trainer. 3D airplanes by their very nature of light construction are easially damaged. They also fly so much better than past birds, its easy to get a little overconfident. Go with the recommended gear with either plane and you can't go wrong. These two little guys think they are big birds and fly like the much larger aircraft, very unsuual for a little electric, and have now set a standard for excellence that few will be able to match. Go for either the Extra or Katana, you will be more than pleased. ENJOY