I know what you mean. I only had a tamiya electric jobbie. Went into Marionville Models, told the guy I wanted a fusion, he laughed and said "I presume you are very experienced with nitro cars?", "no" I said. He went on to say how you are supposed to build your way up to the fusion (I have no patience). He was very reluctant to sell it to me. Know I know why...
Took it home, built it up, went down the local industrial estate and within 10 minutes caused £60 worth of damage (wheels popped off, bent a few bits, etc..) Amazing fun though, may take it to crail one day
Nice wee collection you have there, your buggy looks awesome!