Articulation is great, but take the time to do it right. I spent a lot of time trying to cut the play out of the shaft as much as I could. I have a boss hog similar motor in it with 3 cell. That thing is pretty fun.
and for the moderating thing.... I've been a long time forum user, of many different boards. My post count might be light here, but I'm on them a lot.
Consider that my application
Try it out, if you don't like what you see, you could always rescind the priveleges.