Phil 9 Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 I am a sport model flyer but this category spans a wide variety of models. Sometimes it is so general it is not mentioned. But I would like to hear your nominations for top sports model. The Wot 4 gets a lot of mentions on the forum and so does the Acro Wot. My nomination would be a Great planes Escapade 61 a somewhat overlooked model. What other would be in your top 10 and why Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mowerman Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 Junior 60 and Ugly Stick must be in the list. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ken anderson. Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 all the Wot's,JNR60,multiplex blizzard and weston cougar.....and lot's more..... ken anderson...ne...1...... top ten dept. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Biggles' Elder Brother - Moderator Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 The Weston Hype would have to be up there too. BEB Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Braddock, VC Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 Defining sport will help define the model. My wot 4 classic is the model I turn to to try anything new and as a winter hack, my j 60 when it's fine weather but if I only had to pick one plane then it would have to be flair's version of the astro hog. I have a kit of one in the loft that is now a sig 1/5th cub away from being built. So much can be learned from this model, it doesn't need overpowering as, provided the wings are built straight, they are what allows it to be what it is. Obviously there are many more but that model sticks in my mind as it was a victim of the forgot to pull the aerial up in the days of 35 meg. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
extra slim Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 Ummmm...personal preference and interpretation of "sport"...All good suggestions so far...so my two penneth on top on what has already been mentioned. 1) Fliton Inspire 60 - sport/3D and pattern 2) Capiche 50, 140 3) Stiks (any - but Ultra stick fav) 4) Sigma signs freestyle - cottage industry made - superb flyers 5) Gangster 52 & 63 6) Hots 7) Panic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Cotsford Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 Definitely the Panic, Cougar/generic fun-fly, Crescent Bullet, Gangster or Acrowot. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ernie Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 weston cougar....can be as docile as a trainer, or as wild as you wish ernie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil 9 Posted August 10, 2015 Author Share Posted August 10, 2015 Posted by Braddock, VC on 10/08/2015 13:37:33: Defining sport will help define the model. I guess that is the tricky part. It is such a general term it is normally used to describe a model that does not fit easily into another category. But I guess my meaning is a model that has a more lively performance envelope than a basic trainer (that probably means the Junior 60 is out). easy to put together at the field and once built does not need a lot of maintenance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil 9 Posted August 10, 2015 Author Share Posted August 10, 2015 one that has been on my build list for ever is a super sportster. I always thought it was an attractive model and has a good reputation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bill_B Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 Topping my list would be Frank Van Den Berg's 'Vertigo II' closely followed by the Gangster 52 and Acrowot. Guess I'm showing my age with that choice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Wood Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 Mascot, Wot4, Bullet & ... SIG Kobra. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phil Green Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 Gliders: Fossy's Phase-6 How far back are we going? Veron Impala? The Cybernetics 'Zenith' deserves an honorary mention as the first true purpose designed kipper. But for powered models, if we can stretch back to 1965 the top sport model of all time has to be Eric Clutton's Sharkface! Cheers Phil Edited By Phil Green on 10/08/2015 15:14:16 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cuban8 Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 Two really..........Acrowot and Wot 4. Absolute guarantee that at least a couple will be in every club and that's been the case since twenty - thirty years ago. Yet another lease of life with the foamy versions will keep them current for another couple of decades at least. For sheer ubiquity, I can't think of anything else that comes close. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roger graves Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 Both my favs come from when wings were used for flight (rather then motor power) 2 models that were flown to death GANGSTER 63 with merco 61 and STRINGALONG various motors from merco 61 through to ASP80fs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisB Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 Acro-wot WOT-4 Gangster Slec Funfly Ugly Stik Junior 60 DB Mannock DB Mascot Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Area 51 Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 Acrowot... as has already been said.... nothing comes close in my book Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Former Member Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 [This posting has been removed] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Former Member Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 [This posting has been removed] Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bert baker Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 Posted by Percy Verance Mercury Matador, Gave my one to a mate and he still has it, from what I recall it was not the lightest of planes Edited By bert baker on 10/08/2015 20:34:14 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leccyflyer Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 Wot 4 Acrowot Gangster Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
john stones 1 - Moderator Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 Most fun for my money ..Irvine Wild Card John Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leccyflyer Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 Cambrian Spitfire funfighter Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ted hughes Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 what about the Gangster 52? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shaunie Posted August 10, 2015 Share Posted August 10, 2015 I had a Masterline Vandal, 7lbs 55" span ST61 on a tuned pipe, it was my favourite plane of my first flying career.. I've still got it and the engine, I intend to rebuild it with new radio, just to see if it's as good as I remember. Shaunie. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.
Note: Your post will require moderator approval before it will be visible.