Official Nexa A6M5 Zero 1580mm ARF Discussion Thread

[jbaartz]

A6M5 Zero Green 1580mm (62") Wingspan - ARF from Nexa - NXA1017-001

The Mitsubishi A6M "Zero" was a long-range fighter aircraft formerly manufactured by Mitsubishi Aircraft Company and operated by the Imperial Japanese Navy from 1940 to 1945. The A6M was designated as the Mitsubishi Navy Type 0 carrier fighter, or the Mitsubishi A6M Rei-sen. The A6M was usually referred to by its pilots as the Reisen (zero fighter), "0" being the last digit of the imperial year 2600 (1940) when it entered service with the Imperial Navy. The official Allied reporting name was "Zeke", although the name "Zero" (from Type 0) was used colloquially by the Allies as well.

The Nexa A6M5 Zero is an electric or gas .46-size aerobatic airplane with a 1580mm wingspan. The Nexa Zero is constructed primarily from balsa wood and covered with a fuel-resistant covering. This ARF requires some assembly including the installation of the servos, retracts, and power system of your choosing (our recommendations are below). Note - servos, retracts, and power system are not included. This Zero features functional flaps, a fiberglass cowl, a painted pilot and other scale details. The large battery hatch affords ample room for either electric or gas setups. Impress at your flying field with this iconic World War II axis warbird!

Fully Covered and Detailed The Nexa A6M5 Zero comes fully covered including weathering, simulated panel lines and rivets.

Scale Details Throughout There is no shortage of scale details with this A6M5 Zero including functional flaps, detailed cockpit and painted pilot.

Fiberglass Cowling The cowl is made of fiberglass for both looks and durability.

Fly An Axis Classic The A6M5 Zero is an iconic Japanese WWII warbird that performs aerobatics with ease and style.

Features:

• Complete Balsa and lite-ply construction for rigidity and durability
• Covered from tip to tail in scale details including functional flaps, plastic seat, antenna, printed simulated panel lines and rivets
• Fiberglass cowling for strength and durability
• All control surfaces come out of the box pre-hinged and installed for convenience
• Large battery hatch allows for your chosen electric or gas setup

Includes:

• Nexa A6M5 Zero Green 1580mm (62") Wingspan - ARF
• Wheels and spinner
• Fuel tank, hardware and decals

Requires:

• 6 Channel radio - select a minimum 6 channel radio from our Radio Collection
• 6 Channel receiver - select a minimum 6 channel receiver from our Receiver Collection
• Brushless outrunner motor - we recommend the Admiral GP10 5030-400Kv Brushless Motor
• 70 Amp brushless ESC - we recommend the ZTW Mantis 85A ESC with 5A SBEC
• 4x 45g standard servos for ailerons, elevator, and rudder - we recommend Hitec D-645MW High Voltage High Torque Digital Metal Gear Servo Airplane Multi-Pack (4 Servos)
• 2x 17g standard servos for flaps - we recommend Hitec HS-82MG Metal Gear Micro Servo Airplane Multi-Pack (2 Servos)
• Electric retractable landing gear
• 4 Cell 14.8V 4500 - 5000mAh LiPo Battery - we recommend the Admiral Pro 5000mAh 4S 14.8V 60C LiPo Battery with EC5 Connector
• Standard 13x8 2-blade electric propeller - we recommend the APC 13x8 Thin Electric Propeller - Black
• 4 Cell compatible battery charger - select a minimum 4 cell (4S) charger from our Charger Collection

Gas Requires:

• 2-stroke engine - we recommend the NGH GT9 Pro 9cc Two-Stroke Engine
• 2-blade gas propeller - we recommend the APC 12x6 Gas Propeller
• Silicone fuel tube

Customer Note
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).

Product Specifications:

AGE LEVEL : 14 and up
SKILL LEVEL : Intermediate
BUILD TIME : 6+ Hours

Model Scale	1/7.5
Wingspan	1580mm / 62in
Length	1168mm / 46.0in
Empty Weight	3100g / 109.34oz
CG (Center of Gravity)	107mm from the leading edge of the wing's root
Power System	400Kv or equivalent brushless outrunner motor for electric or 2-stroke for gas (required)
Electronic Speed Control	70A (required)
Propeller / EDF	13x8 2-blade for electric or 12x6 2-blade for gas (required)
Servos	45g metal gear standard: left aileron, right aileron, elevator, rudder - HRC6005-017 17g metal gear standard: left flap , right flap - HRC6005-022
Landing Gear	Electronic retractable gear (required)
Required Battery	4 Cell 14.8V 4500 - 5000mAh LiPo Battery (required)
Required Radio	6+ Channel (required)
Ailerons	Yes
Elevator	Yes
Rudder	Yes
Flaps	Yes
Lights	No
Hinge Type	CA fabric
Material	Balsa and light plywood
Skill Level	Intermediate
Build Time	6+ Hours
Recommended Environment	Outdoors

[Tsloops]

What are the electric retracts needed for this zero? I just ordered the plane and am excited to get it!!😁

[Joehockey]

You can most likely use any 90 degree retracts from a 1400 through 1700 mm warbird.
Personally I would not use a 40 size power suggestion, These planes fly great on 60 size packages , glow or electric.
I have the Dauntless, modified the lipo area for 6s 5000 and the plane flys like a dream .
I will most likely get this zero but my hanger is locked up for Christmas, this was a late release and wifey already allowed two warbird gift lol

[Hillbilly Jones]

Why on Earth would they recommend 4s for an ARF of this size? It's definitely a 6s bird. I have the Phoenix Models 1400mm FW-190 and tried their recommended 4s set-up. It flew at approximately stall speed. Tried the NGH 9cc gas engine, same result. It took an .82 glow 4-stroke to finally meet its power needs. So don't pay attention to the 4s recommendation on this Zero.

[Joehockey]

I agree , not sure if 4s was some attempt at a cost concern but 4s is laughable. There seems to be a lot planes under specked in power, the Phonex A26 91” was suggested with 2x35 size motors.
the AUW on the box was 17lbs, the stock suggested system would not generate enough watts to fly the model safely

[cjordan]

I'm trying to determine what size electric motor is right for this plane. Do you think the eFilte Power 60 (470Kv) is too much for this bird?

[cjordan]

If you go to the VQ website, the actual manufacturer of this plane, they recommend a 5S battery

[Joehockey]

CJ
to answer your question , yes that motor will be fine .
I can only tell you how I have built my fleet of RC warbirds /planes .
All of my warbirds and sport planes are based on 4s/6s, 12s and all aprox 5000/50c or greater.

Why ? Out of all the plane I fly and the one I see at my club Warbirds have the greatest tendency to have issues.
They take skill on take off, things can go wrong , example, retracts, torque roll, slow peed stall. Yes , I know this can happen on any tail dragger however warbirds usually have a heavier wing loading = high skill set needed for takeoffs and landings.

So when I take a plane ( example ) 6cell Duantless or this zero , I also take my 6cell Kaos . Why ? In the event something goes wrong with one of my 6 cell Warbirds , my trusty reliable Kaos is ready to fly, enjoy and deplete the battery ,,,,, this last part is the most important.
I really dislike depleting a fully charged lipo or one with 75% or greater capacity left because something went wrong with my warbird.

Second biggest reason for my power choices is wanting at least 100 watts per pound minimum on a warbird. You can easily fly at 75% power, scale and enjoy longer flying time.

Third and very important is that the Zero, Corsair, FW190 ect all typically need nose weight.
My VQ dauntless balanced perfectly on 6s with no weight, I know for a fact guys added weight on the 4s and the difference was virtually the same weight if they has chosen a 6s.
Why add dead weight on any epowered model ?

Last winter I converted a 80” Zero that I purchased from a friend , remove the over G62 gas engine along with 4lbs of dead weight into a 50cc motor -12S system and zero added weight.
The key to this story is functional weight on epowered planes is critical to success !

[pattijack]

does anyone see a problem with rimfire.32 800kv

[Joehockey]

It’s rated for sport planes max weight 6.5 lbs !
if you want the lowest power range possible with potential failure , then I see no issues at all

[JennyC6]

Just pulled the trigger on one myself. And the retracts. Got a Saito 82 that needs a home, this should be a lovely one for it!

[JennyC6]

Mine came in. It's gorgeous! And I'm happy to see the oleo struts are included with the retracts; I had expected to need to buy those seperately. Ordered my completion parts, ordered bearings for my engine. Hoping to have it on the flightline in a couple weeks~

[Elbee]

JennyC6, Looking forward to your review and pictures. Best, LB

[JennyC6]

JennyC6, Looking forward to your review and pictures. Best, LB

https://youtu.be/BvrVeZjVEys Engine soundcheck!

[JennyC6]

https://youtu.be/GZ6fZsR0kNE Next soundcheck, this time on the airframe!

[Jimfitz0566]

Just pulled the trigger on one myself. And the retracts. Got a Saito 82 that needs a home, this should be a lovely one for it!

How did the .82 work out? I have a Saito 80 Golden Night I'm planning on putting in mine

[JennyC6]

How did the .82 work out? I have a Saito 80 Golden Night I'm planning on putting in mine

Like a boss. No lead to balance it, cruised quite comfortably at somewhere around 1/3rd throttle. Gobs of power. Honestly probably a bit much on the power standpoint, but given it balances so perfectly and sounds AMAZING on it I'm not swapping it anytime soon.

Went with a Master Airscrew 12-7-3 prop, too.