Nigel Heather Posted July 30, 2021 Share Posted July 30, 2021 (edited) Before I start, this is not just the pandemic. On and off for the last three years or so, I’ve been looking at the Acro Wot - the ARTF electric one - not sure whether my timing has been unlucky but I have never been able to find all the parts in stock at any one time - airframe, electric pack, recommended motor. It is still the same, though now they are blaming Covid for a situation that existed well before the pandemic. Think I even recall somewhere saying that the electric version of the ARTF GP/EP is being discontinued which seemed a little odd if true. So interested whether there is any alternatives worth looking at. Traditional build, low wing, sports, nice flier. Appreciate any suggestions. Nigel Edited July 30, 2021 by Nigel Heather Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frank Skilbeck Posted July 30, 2021 Share Posted July 30, 2021 Century UK Pro-built Rukus maybe? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel R Posted July 30, 2021 Share Posted July 30, 2021 must be artf? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Heather Posted July 30, 2021 Author Share Posted July 30, 2021 (edited) 10 minutes ago, Nigel R said: must be artf? Yes , not really into building these days. I have the plans for the RCME Ohmen which I might get round to building at some point but when I last looked it seemed such a faff getting the parts (especially shrink covering). But interested to hear what you have in mind. Cheers, Nigel Edited July 30, 2021 by Nigel Heather Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Heather Posted July 30, 2021 Author Share Posted July 30, 2021 (edited) This is one place where I saw that the Acro Wot EP is no more https://www.modelshopleeds.co.uk/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=14924 Quote NOTE: As of October 2019 this kit is produced for engine power only and does not support electric power installation unless modifications are undertaken. Cheers, Nigel Edited July 30, 2021 by Nigel Heather Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gangster Posted July 30, 2021 Share Posted July 30, 2021 I assume you are looking for the traditional acrowot rather than the foam-e If so try the seagull challenger,assuming it is still available, lovely model about acrowot size but way lighter needs about 6-700 watts on ep whereas the AW probably needs nearer 900 and 5s. I have an acrowot artf on glow power and a kit built challenger on 4S EP. Love em both. Some one suggested the wooden ruckus, I have never seen one but got to be woRth a look. if it’s the foam-e you want how’s about a foam ruckus 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Redex Posted July 30, 2021 Share Posted July 30, 2021 I have a kit built Acrowot using a 4S4000 30C and a 14*7 APCe, flys really great but just a little underpowered. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Heather Posted July 30, 2021 Author Share Posted July 30, 2021 5 hours ago, gangster said: If so try the seagull challenger, assuming it is still available, lovely model about acrowot size but way lighter needs about 6-700 watts on ep whereas the AW probably needs nearer 900 and 5s. I have an acrowot artf on glow power and a kit built challenger on 4S EP. Did you build your Challenger from a kit. Been watching some youtube build videos, looks like quite a nice kit but seemed like quite a heavy build. They were building for IC so less of an issue. What does it fly like on 4S and do you remember what motor you used. Cheers, Nigel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EarlyBird Posted July 30, 2021 Share Posted July 30, 2021 Seagull Challenger (ARTF) (SEA-200) for just£157.49 from 4-Max Everything you could wish for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrumpyGnome Posted July 30, 2021 Share Posted July 30, 2021 Proper inflation....... now £190. Unless I am missing something...... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EarlyBird Posted July 30, 2021 Share Posted July 30, 2021 Hmm quite correct GG, the link was automatically generated as a description. Curious.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EarlyBird Posted July 30, 2021 Share Posted July 30, 2021 Seagull Challenger (ARTF) (SEA-200) from 4-Max Looks good to me and electric also. I could be tempted after all Seagull do have a good reputation and they fly well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gangster Posted July 30, 2021 Share Posted July 30, 2021 Nigel. Yes I built the challenger from the kit. No not a heavy build at all way lighter model than the acrowot. I used a Thumper 3548 from Overlander and if I remember correctly 13x8 prop bags of power on 4s. I take my hat off to the guy who did those videos The manual is very detailed on the building but somehow the guy who wrote it gave up on the fuselage and seems forgot to finish the instructions as a result it is possible to leave the fuselage floor out until too late ( guess how I know!). Not too serious though. Good review in RCME Dunno if you can still get them and how much They are now. They were £89. Probably double now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
EarlyBird Posted July 30, 2021 Share Posted July 30, 2021 Seagull Challenger (Kit) (SEA-200K) for just £116.99 from 4-Max Done it again it's now £141.29, how is doing that. ? W10 I think has a new feature. Not quite double ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gangster Posted July 30, 2021 Share Posted July 30, 2021 (edited) Wow they have gone up ( I think! That’s two different prices. And another retailer has em at 169 claiming rrp as 179. Lovely model though. A joy to fly. Another nice kit for 4s 6-700 watts is the Mick Reeves gangster lite. That too has doubled in price. Lovely flyer Edited July 30, 2021 by gangster 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Walby Posted July 30, 2021 Share Posted July 30, 2021 11 minutes ago, EarlyBird said: Seagull Challenger (ARTF) (SEA-200) from 4-Max Looks good to me and electric also. I could be tempted after all Seagull do have a good reputation and they fly well. EB, IMHO you need to read the SG Hurricane threads, expensive dog that is wrong in so many ways, but once you have moved the entire nose forward, totally relocated the the UC, fitted a gyro and get a ace pilot to trim its and change all the throws it ends up as a right handful to fly. With luck this is not one of their more recent designs so won't have been rushed out to the general public. If is ARTF what about E-flite? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nigel Heather Posted July 30, 2021 Author Share Posted July 30, 2021 2 hours ago, GrumpyGnome said: Proper inflation....... now £190. Unless I am missing something...... Yes I saw the same when I searched but found the kit - the search said £114 but when you followed the link it was more like £150. Guess that is the impact of Covid. Cheers, Nigel Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kc Posted July 30, 2021 Share Posted July 30, 2021 (edited) There are loads of secondhand models around now - especially glow powered ones which could be converted to electric if that's what you want. There must be many used AcroWots just sitting around somewhere. Ask around at your club or look out for club sales. Edited July 30, 2021 by kc Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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