Newbie To RC Helicopters

[rcbanni]

First I would like to say hello. I am a newbie to this forum and RC helicopters. I have wanted one for years,but the new electric heli's have come a long way and am looking to purchase. I am a helicopter mechanic by trade,so I know quality from crap when I see it. I was looking at the Walkers 22e for an initial purchase. However,I have been reading a lot of good and bad and am not sure if this would be a wise choice. I have looked over the heli pretty good and seems to be pretty well put together. There are quite a few mods one can do to improve on it at a pretty fair price. But I understand that the electrics are a major issue. I would hate to have to buy all new electrics just to be able to fly this thing reliably. I am interested in a convention heli and not a coaxial rotor. I want the CCPM as well. I would like to learn on this for myself,I am one to dive in head first.
So,can anybody suggest any alternatives to the 22e in the same relative price range,upgradeability,and overall quality with a better reputation? I flew a buddy's Blade CX yesterday with relative ease,but I'm more of a tail rotor type of guy and would like to eventually do aerobatic 3D flying in the future.