I'm about 2/3 done building my FF.12. With the right type of fixtureing and good tools you can build this quite easily. I can't imagine how a $440 .12 size boat could be THAT much better than a well built $70 FF.12. I suppose if it was just a totally better design,... Still that's a ton of money for one of these little things... I really look forward to racing this little thing. For the first time I'll be able to focus on making the engine scream and driving without the looming fear of a $1200 lose at any second!!! (ok maybe that was an exageration).. With this, if I can salvage the engine and reciver from a severe crash,... WHO CARES! Then I get to build another one!