Fine Design or Build your own? What to do?

[Mozzy]

Yep, I agree, build it yourself, I am.

I've got a Feigao 6XL $69.95 with the custom clutch adapter, my friend made it & it cost me nothing.
The motor mount is being made from 3 pieces of 6mm plate with a little machining. I've just had an offer from a mate to mark it all out for me cut it roughly with a jigsaw & give it to his mate to mill. Cost: $14Aud for the alloy. About $12USD
Just ordered a Tekno Revo battery tray to slightly mod to suit (cut of a lug & drill holes)& RC Monster heatsink (sorry Mr RC Monster), I wasn't impressed with the postage cost, $83.50.
Got the Tekno straps from a mate that wanted blue one's, again, no cost.
ESC from Ark Innovation Quark SSB with handheld controller, $300Aud about $280USD(the largest cost).
2 x 3800mah 4S 14.8V 20C el cheapo batteries to test. $98

So, it's cost me:
ESC $280USD incl post
Motor $80 incl post
Battery $50 incl post
Battery tray & heatsink $83.50 incl post

Total: $493.50

So, it's nearly up there & I got parts made, BUT, I have a much better ESC (built in switching BEC up to 6S, fan included & hand controller.)

We went driving my mate's Revo tonight in a carpark & it was fantastic 1st gear little stab & up she comes. You could hold it for a while too. I can't wait till mine's done!