Multiplex Acromaster

Justin K wrote on 29/07/2012:

Strengths: Nice build for a foamy, Handles very well and will do lots of tricks, not to bad in a bit of breeze but is at its best on a calm day.

Weaknesses: Undercarage is crap, I try and land mine in the long grass

Overall: Fun to fly and has taught me so much , I would recomend it to anyone. I love mine !

colin watson wrote on 28/04/2010:

Strengths: easy build great flying

Weaknesses: expensive kit expensive motor set

Overall: just buy one i fitted eflite power 15 for unlimited vertical

ken hardacre wrote on 09/02/2010:

Strengths: adjustable nose ring makes thrust line adjustments a doddle

Weaknesses: will break easily at front if you dump it on its nose --lightweight glasscloth covering in this area improves strength considerably for little weight penalty

Overall: price now £110-not as good value as before-but i,m now on my second one after 267 flights with my first.....pilot error!!!!!

SilverB wrote on 14/04/2009:

Strengths: Flies very well. Extremely fun to fly. Aerobatic capabilities are well beyond my skills but I'm learning.

Weaknesses: Landing gear tend to bend a bit.

Overall: This is my third plane and I really like it. Easy to build. Handles some wind and is fun to fly.

John Busuttil wrote on 21/11/2008:

Strengths: Crash resistance, aerobatic capability, ease of build. adjustable thrust line integrated into the robust motor mount. If the plane is subject to a hard crash and you manage to bend the foam, you can pour scolding hot water straight from the kettle onto the bend, and watch it bend back into its original shape...trust me! amazing. I've had a few hard crashes straight onto the business end, and it just walks away!! The instruction manual is also very comprehensive with pictures explaining every aspect of the build.

Weaknesses: The front end is a little weak, I am on my second Acromaster because the elevator rod bent coming into a blender, and it buried itself into the ground, (fair enough, i did extend the elevator servo arm a bit much, dont do it!) my current model has been strengthened with 3mm beech ply up the front surrounding the motor up to the canopy, a slight weight penalty but solid as a rock. The plane lands very fast, coming in at 1150-1200 grams, on a 43" span, it will. but this can be solved by mixing 45 degree flaps on the transmitter and a few clicks of up elevator trim mixed with the flaps, and landings are practically hands free. Oh and the landing gear is a little flimsy, I suppose this is good in a way because it saves the whole LG mount ripping out on a hard landing.

Overall: The plane flies well with hs-82's all round (the ailerons slots want about 2mm of foam cut to accept the 82's) I fly it with an axi 2820/10, with a Flightpower 45 - but find the turnigy 3542/1000kv pulls sufficiently for unlimited vertical, with a weight saving of about 25 grams, and a price tag of half the price of the axi. I use Flightpower Evolite 2 3s 2500's and it flies brilliant with NO coupling on ke, steady as a rock harriers, blenders that flatten out like roadkill! if you can think it up this plane will do it. stick in an 1800 3s on a calm day and come home with a smile any day =]

Stan Pratt 2 wrote on 08/09/2008:

Weaknesses: undercart. needs beefing up.

Overall: Areally good alrounder

Julian Boden wrote on 16/08/2008:

Strengths: Light weight, excellant flying characteristics and durable. I have been flying mine from a farm track. I have had it for two years and it has been my main model and it is wearing well.

Weaknesses: Nothing really

Overall: Great aeroplane. It can be mild or wild! I would like a bigger one now, about 60" wingspan would be good.

Graham Keegan 2 wrote on 08/01/2008:

Overall: Excelent flying qualities

Martin Futcher wrote on 07/01/2008:

Strengths: Easy to build, solid flyer.

Weaknesses: Left hand wing was broken on opening the box, other wise no other problems.

Overall: Marvelous model, I used an Axi 2820/10 awesome power.The model is larger than my other models but it flies very light. Just make sure that your CA is up to scratch. Mine didn't hold the CA hinges on the right hand aileron and it detached on the second flight. What a shocker but I got it on the ground undamaged, on checking the other hinges all were found to be loose! Must have been a bad batch. Overall this is a great model docile on low rates and is an animal on high rates. I love it! Don't delay buy one now it's great fun.

Reuben Evans wrote on 30/12/2007:

Strengths: Rock free in all positions and eminetly controllable. Also fantastically easy to glue together after a crash, with little or no ill effect. They've done 400ft drops into shulman snaps without breaking!

Weaknesses: Needs MG servos all round. Hitec 82 MG are best.

Overall: Awesome, i used a maxpoly 2100mah 3s Li-Po or 2500mah from www.maxpoly.com.uk Hacker A30-16M and CC 45 is the best set up.

Roy Holmes wrote on 28/12/2007:

Strengths: Build Quality is great, flying is better!

Weaknesses: Had Nano Servo gear fail with bin bag result. after 8 flights. no matter Cyno'ed it back together Suggest MG servos in wing.

Overall: Great fun, truly hectic on windy days