Acro Wot ARTF (balsa) chat

Hi John, over the years I have seen all sorts of power plants for the same model in our club, from a 40 2stroke to 80 or 90 Laser, but the best combination to show off all the Acrowots capabilities was an Irvine 53. 2 stroke. This comment came from one of the best and experienced fliers in the club. But hey we are not all the same. Cheers ps just seen Alan's comment re his motor selection.

Irvine .53 it is then, now if only my LMS had the damn thing.

Loved the video - looks a great bargain. Almost makes me regret selling my built airframe a few weeks ago but then I have four new models to maiden so perhpas not.

Maybe in the future I'll revisit the Acrowot for nostalgia's sake but then if there is going to be a continuation of the trend so far and there will be an ARTF Extrawot i may have to indulge...

I'm sure that the Foamie version will be popular but for me this looks even better.

How about a PAW 60-2 (10cc) TBR-RC?

I picked up my Acro Wot Mk2 ARTF this morning. I have built several of the ARTB's Acro Wots from Chris Foss over the years. This is a little gem - well done Ripmax (This is a much better build than the ARTF Wot 4)

Having had great success in electrifying the Wot 4 ARTF (538 flights recorded since new - average duration of approx 8 mins - two dings which were easily repaired - its looking a little rough around the edges!!!) I have decided to use similar setup for the Acro wot .

Is there anyone else attempting to do the same?

Edited By David Ashby - RCME on 23/06/2012 05:38:04

Edited By David Ashby - RCME on 23/06/2012 05:40:00

I'm going to have another and electrify it. I've a spare power 60 sitting idle so will use 6 cells and a 15" prop which should equate to around 950 watts.

Hello David

I see that you've a power 60 sitting idle, but may I ask, do you think an Eflite Power 46, or equivelant, is up to the job? I'm just daydreaming about future possiblities but the thought of the cost of 6 cell batteries is putting me off a bit. Power 46 on 4 cell, perhaps?

Ian

David thanks for the video, something about it sounds so nice with a FS upfront. Here I was planning to get a new OS55 to put in it and now you've got me thinking about a nice 70FS!

Am i right in thinking standard spec servos will suffice?

r.

The Power 46 is a good motor. I've been using mine in a Hangar 9 Toledo Special which goes very nicely on 4 cell 20 4000 packs.

Ive ordered one from Galaxy

I guess it depends on what you can get out of the system. The leccy auw will be around 7lbs approx? I seem to recall getting around 600 watts from my power 46 when swinging a 13x6.5 prop but I didn't really experiment with other props. The Toledo Special weighed just over 6lbs when I had my power 46 in it delivering 600 watts approx so it you can squeeze a bit more then it may be ok. It'll certainly fly it so it probably just depends on how much grunt you want.

Thanks, Nigel, David.

Ian

Standards will be fine in it Richard, or even minis on the ailerons. Whatever you have to hand.

I'm putting Futaba S3003 all round in mine. Shouldn't require anything special.

I have decided to use the same set up as my Wot 4 conversion ie Scorpion 3026-890KV with a Scorpion 70Amp ESC using a 12X6 APCE and a 4s Lipo battery I can get approx 1000W or 820W using 14X7 with 3S. I made up a small tray from some thin ply and can fit the battery pretty close to rear of fire wall . Will make up an adjustable one to sort out C o G.

A little hint - cover your canopy with cling film - stops scratches when working (not 100% foolproof - but does help)

E-Flite says that you can do 670 watts on a four cell with a 13x8

Just read the excellent review (thanks Dave!) in the latest RCME of the Acro Wot ARTF. Looks good, although Mr Ashby had to add 8oz of lead up front (Shock horror!) with his ASP 70. This suggests to me that a slightly bigger engine would suit it more. Who reckons a Laser 80 (Best of British!) would be just about right?

CS

PS. I would still get the kit, I'm that sort of person. I wouldn't even get the kit, I'd get a Wot 4 kit, because I love Wot 4s.

I got mine today. Was passing Steve Webb Models and came out with the Acro, plus 5 more servos.

Have the engine already, a Thunder Tiger 75 Four stroke. Bit more power than a 70, but same weight. Probably start it now, just prep it a little.

David, I notice in your review you had to add quite a lot of nose weight, I'm considering a slightly lighter engine in mine so I expect I'll have to add about the same, if not more.

May I ask where you mounted the weight? To the FW or bolted to the front of the engine mount? Any pics of yours sans-cowl?

I was also pondering RX battery choice, did you manage to get yours under the tank and if so what did you put in there?

Reading the review has re-assured me I've made the right decision btw!

r.

Hmm, looks like the home for the laser 80 has arrived, descion time, trouble is, i get bored after 2 minutes with a wot 4, will the acrowot be any more scintalating,