I have been flying nitro/gas models for over 40 years and have been slowly moving toward electric power for the last 5 years. Unless you convert a nitro designed plane to electric, you will see a big difference structurally as the electric only planes are assembled to keep the weight down to a minimum. Less weight essentially means more fragile. I do have a 3D Hobbies Extra that has a 58" wing and weighs 5lbs ready to fly. The AXI 4120 motor that I use has plenty of power to allow for extra "beefing" such as tri-stock in the motor mount and landing gear areas. Although I still enjoy flying the larger gassers, I also enjoy the lighter weight (I have bad shoulders) and no clean up that the electrics provide..................