David Ashby - Moderator Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 Thought it would be a good idea to start a new thread relating to the balsa ARTF Acro Wot that's due to go on sale early July. We've been test flying the review model over the last few weeks and have put together a little video......... Edited By David Ashby on 15/06/2012 13:11:46 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eck Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 Did I hear you say that it's an ASP 70 up front in the review model? Have an SC 80 put aside for mine! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ashby - Moderator Posted June 15, 2012 Author Share Posted June 15, 2012 ASP .70 yes .80? That'll shift it Edited By David Ashby on 15/06/2012 13:36:57 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DG3 Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 I have an older OS 70FS put aside for mine. Hope its not too heavy. Nice video. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Hargreaves - Moderator Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 Ah...the sound....the smoke.....the blue skies......don't you just love it...... Great video David.......looked very nice to fly.....everything you would expect an Acrowot to be really.... Definitely on my "Want it" list......I even have an ASP70 for it if I can prise it away from my Yak..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Allen Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 I was planning on putting an Irvine .53 in mine. Is it really sacrilege to put a 2 stroke in an Acrowot, as some as suggesting? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Cantwell Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 the tragedy comes when fitting one to a wot 4, the acro seems to lend itself more readily to a four banger, has this thing got a forecast price yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavin Mack Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 i've one of these on order, I rang Ripmax Monday and they said possibly in next week. I haven't decided yet wether to go IC with a Saito 82,or asp 80 or Electric (which I will fly more) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Eck Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 Our LMS (where I have mine ordered) has them on the website at £122 http://www.aerobuddies.co.uk/product_info.php?cPath=2_7&products_id=323 Edited By Eck on 15/06/2012 14:58:11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Cantwell Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 you know, me, a dedicated warbird and racing plane flyer, might just get one of those, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavin Mack Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 David: Will it be at the rcme/greenacres fly in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ashby - Moderator Posted June 15, 2012 Author Share Posted June 15, 2012 Should be, if I can sqeeze it in the car Gavin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Allen Posted June 15, 2012 Share Posted June 15, 2012 Posted by Alan Cantwell on 15/06/2012 14:47:58: the tragedy comes when fitting one to a wot 4, the acro seems to lend itself more readily to a four banger, has this thing got a forecast price yet? Are you saying its a tragedy to fit a 2 stroke to a wot4? (The Irvine .53 is in mine at the mo, and I was planning to put the Irvine .46 in the wot4, and move the .53 to the AcroWot). Wot4 is great crack with the .53 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peter Wood Posted June 16, 2012 Share Posted June 16, 2012 It relly looks great , but can I be a realist and wonder if the eflite power 60 would be installerable and if it has provision for easy installation of electric Peter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Cantwell Posted June 16, 2012 Share Posted June 16, 2012 Posted by John Allen on 15/06/2012 16:11:25: Posted by Alan Cantwell on 15/06/2012 14:47:58: the tragedy comes when fitting one to a wot 4, the acro seems to lend itself more readily to a four banger, has this thing got a forecast price yet? Are you saying its a tragedy to fit a 2 stroke to a wot4? (The Irvine .53 is in mine at the mo, and I was planning to put the Irvine .46 in the wot4, and move the .53 to the AcroWot). Wot4 is great crack with the .53 nope, not at all, the acro is a goer with a 4 stroke, best motor for the wot 4 is the superb irvine 53 2 stroke Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
IanR Posted June 16, 2012 Share Posted June 16, 2012 Good question, Peter. Or even an eflite power 46? Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Cantwell Posted June 16, 2012 Share Posted June 16, 2012 or my spare laser 80, british designed, british engine, cant sell it, may as well use it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chris basson Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 Any One heard a Date for release yet? I have approval from SWMBO, & a homeless SC 70 fs so I'm all set to go! Waiting with baited breath... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavin Mack Posted June 19, 2012 Share Posted June 19, 2012 Don't blame the messenger if not true but Ripmax should be getting them in tomorrow the 20th Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavin Mack Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 Kings Lynn models are showing artf acro wots as in stock. Other suppliers may have them as well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fly boy3 Posted June 20, 2012 Share Posted June 20, 2012 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Allen Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 Irvine .53 it is then, now if only my LMS had the damn thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jon Laughton Posted June 21, 2012 Share Posted June 21, 2012 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. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Tomtom39 Posted June 22, 2012 Share Posted June 22, 2012 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 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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