The response to the question sums it up really...

Thanks Guys - thing is I was looking to get something to start off in RTV to build some basic off-road skills up before getting into CCV, but don't want to get pulled driving to/from events

I got an old SWB S3, that I have RTV'd a few times, but getting to the point where I've spent so much time and money getting the old girl straight that I don't now want to trash her, so looking to put her into gentle weekend working and getting something more suitable for a practical play thing

Oz

Don't underestimate building one will take a lot money more than buying s\h usually

Can't go wrong with a series tho cost wise rrc chassis cut down is way better that a defender or even a cut down def chassis is nowhere near as deep.

Goodluck!

Might see you at the nationals 2013!