the Spektrum transmitter case pictured above is waaaay light-duty, you can flick it and dent it(I owned one).......IMO I think if you like this line of dx3R/dx3S radios..go with the R...if you hold one after you hold your S and compare integrity/quality, you will wish you got the R....they are nowhere near the same......I was so unpleased with my 3S in comparison to my buddies 3R.....I ordered new Futaba 3pk HRS synth setup/Futaba case which is worthy of standing on drivers stand.......JMO.......good luck with your new radio