Official Nexa 1630mm Junkers JU-52 Transport (Balsa ARF) Discussion Thread

[OV10]

Oxotnik
Twowingtj
WOW, digging through my receipts the dates indicate that I built this spring of 2016. Bought the airframe from Hobby People for $160 :smirk:
Here's my set up thoughts to the best of my recollection based on review of my old archived instruction manual(yep, kept all those even from the birds lost)
I ran it on 4S power using a single 4Ah brick with all three ESC's tied in parallel. All three ESC were placed in the belly of fuselage where the wings connect and ran motor lead extensions from them. All three props were standard rotation MAS 9x7x3. There was no need for counter rotation of the outboard motors because the complete cowl/mount for the motors had a several degree factory offset to the outboard sides. At that time I was into FMS motors heavily but they didn't have a motor that I could use so I went with my first time use of Hobby King motors. Used the NTM Prop Drive 28-36 1000kV which is now discontinued but was replaced by the V2 PROPDRIVE 2836 1000kV with same specs. They also require the NTM Prop Drive 28 Series Accessory Pack and the nut bullet looks somewhat scale.
I looked at the now recommended FlightLine motor but unfortunately Motion STILL is not providing motor specs so can't really give a true assessment whether they can haul the 3 blade load.
I used 16g servos for all control surfaces. The main gear is a spring loaded oleo that I shorten about 1/2 inch because it was just to tall in stance. Still had plenty of prop clearance afterwards.
The control surfaces were set to my standard warbird configuration of 15 degrees max deflection for ELE and AIL. The flaps were 15 degree takeoff and 30 degree landing. The rudder was on a low/high rate of 15/30 degrees. The cockpit area was spacious and allowed the brick to be placed without issue to achieve the CG of 90mm which was about right in the middle of the range called out in manual @ 88-94mm.
Flight characteristics require that a pilot should be comfortable with rudder coordinated turns and you don't want to be slouching it on final base turn for landing because of those wedge shaped wings.
Once on final go with full flaps and she settles in rather nicely. Here's some shots of my takeoffs and landings
(click on each pic for a nice large view)




Perfect full flaps 2 point touchdown

[Twowingtj]

Let them talk. We are having fun.

This one won't be mine, although it will be in the family hangar. I will do at least the maiden before my bride takes possession of the sticks.

I too would like your thoughts on set up and flight characteristics Charlie.

[Oxotnik]

Danggit! Scooped by Charlie! You liked the Ju-52 and would recommend it? For $210, I don't see how I could go wrong. I probably already have all of the electronics needed to outfit her in my hobby shop; So, the final cost will probably still only be $210!

What spin direction(s) did you use for the props? Outboards reverse of the Center motor, or all three spinning the same direction?

You, TJ, and I have to stop meeting like this. People will start to talk... LOL

[OV10]

Oxotnik
Twowingtj

Looking at the pics that Alpha posted I will say with very high confidence that this is the same VQ model that I owned prior to the Inferno :persevere:
ps Chuck........you and TJ beat me to the Pfeil but not on this one. :face_with_hand_over
Photo proof ................at my ex clubs field doing a full flaps show pass for the club photographer.

[Oxotnik]

I clicked on the Coming Soon to Motion page on a whim and saw the Nexa line. Then, I saw the Ju-52 trimotor and my jaw nearly hit the ground. Holy hell! A Ju-52! As soon as the take-my-money-now button is live, I'm clicking it!!!! And, I'm gonna try to buy one before Tony again. :-)
As with Tony, I'm interested to hear how close this to the VQ line. I've only owned one VQ warbird (59" FW-190A-4) and didn't like many of the non-scale-like features that it had. I've heard that folks have loved other VQ warbirds. So, I'm hoping that the VQ FW-190 was a one-off bad experience. In the photos, the Ju-54 looks fantastic!

Alpha, thank you for bringing another really cool German plane into the US!! I can't wait to add a Tante Ju to my air fleet.

[Twowingtj]

Alpha This is my wife's favorite plane! Since she's got her first multi with the Twin Otter, she will likely get this one now that Motion is carrying it.

I am curious what changes have been made to the Hexa line vs. VQ line.

[Merry Boozer RC]

Yes!!!! Yes! Yes!!!! Always wanted one of these and the price is crazy affordable I’m buying this one ☝️ curious to see the simulated corrugated tin look in person. This is going to be a fantastic flyer. Love the unique planes and lately I’ve had a fascination with bombers and big transport models. 1600mm size is perfect to it fits in the trailer without taking it apart and with all those ESC wires I will definitely try to take the wings off as little as possible. Home run can’t wait to throw my money at you on this bird.

[Alpha]

Nexa Junker JU-52 1630mm (64") Wingspan - Balsa ARF

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The Ju 52 was in production between 1931 and 1952. In a civilian role, it flew with over 12 airlines, including Swissair and Deutsche Luft Hansa, as both a passenger carrier and a freight hauler. In a military role, large numbers flew with the Luftwaffe, being deployed on virtually all fronts of the Second World War as a troop and cargo transport; it was also briefly used as a medium bomber.

The Nexa Junker JU-52 is an award-winning .20 size electric scale series transport aircraft with a 1630mm wingspan, constructed primarily from balsa wood and fully covered. This ARF requires assembly and installation of your choice of servos and power system, and includes a two piece wing design with aluminum wing joiner, plastic cowlings, dummy radial engines, flaps, a large battery hatch and pre-hinged and installed control surfaces. A rarity in the hobby, this model would be the talk of any RC airfield.

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Fully Covered and Detailed The Nexa Junker JU-52 comes fully covered in the Lufthansa Berlin silver and black scheme complete with simulated corrugated duralumin metal skin.

Scale Details Throughout There is no shortage of scale details with this Junker JU-52 including plastic cowlings, dummy radial engines and operational flaps.

Large Hatch The large hatch allows for an incredible amount of space for any battery and electronic requirements.

Award-Winning Model The Nexa Junker JU-52 won 1st place in Flug Model magazine 2016.

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• Fully covered in Lufthansa Berlin silver and black scheme
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• Functional flaps for shorter takeoffs and slower landings
• Plastic cowlings and dummy radial engines for added appeal
• All control surfaces come out of the box pre-hinged and installed for convenience
• Large battery hatch allows for your chosen electric setup

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• 3x 3 Cell 11.1V 1300 - 3000 mAh LiPo Batteries - we recommend THREE Admiral 1300mAh 3S 11.1V 25C LiPo Battery with XT60 Connector
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Nexa ARF models are constructed out of balsa wood and plywood. These are not foam models. The assembly of balsa wood ARF aircraft requires basic model building skills including the installation of servos, ESC, and motor (or gas engine).