For 1500$ you can have the top of the line MOA and radio. You can do one on the cheap for around $1k if not less.
But one thing about these little rigs when compared to a 1:1 you have less maintanance, when parts break its WAY cheaper and upgrades are WAY cheaper. But its all how you look at it/put it into prospective. I know I have sunk alot/waisted alot to get the correct formunla for building one and why rookie has been able to gather parts for his new rig.