Skarn,

Your points are well taken. Money is an issue only because I dont want to spend alot to destroy it. If a little extra will help me learn and crash less, thats not an issue. The Blade 400 is at the upper end of what I want to spend to start, but is doable I guess.

I think I want a RTF right now, because time is an issue, and I just dont want to build right now. I'm sure that will come. I have several 1/5 scale cars, and an 1/8 scale catamaran............This hobby has me hooked

Honestly I have been looking at doing this for a long time but have been apprehensive. My wife getting me the little one has started the ball rolling..............

Is the Blade 400 really beginner friendly? Building aside, is that as good a choice as I can make, or are there other considerations?

Thanks!