Official Nexa 1530mm Maracana ARF Thread

[Aros]

Maracana 1530mm (60.2") Wingspan - ARF from Nexa - NXA1071-001

The Nexa Maracana 1530mm ARF is the perfect blend of style and performance for both beginner and experienced RC pilots. With its 60-inch wingspan and expertly crafted balsa and light ply frame, this model ensures a durable yet lightweight flying experience. Its printed covering adds a sleek, professional look while maintaining easy assembly and field readiness. Whether you prefer electric, gas, or glow power, the Maracana adapts to your preferred setup, offering versatility in every flight. The tricycle landing gear enhances ground handling, making takeoffs and landings smooth, even for novice pilots. This sport aircraft is designed to offer stable, easy-to-control flights, providing hours of enjoyment for all airplane enthusiasts.

Sporty Design for Effortless Flight The Nexa Maracana's sport design ensures smooth, stable flights with responsive handling, making it easy to enjoy for pilots of all experience levels.

Factory Covered and Finished Arriving fully covered and painted straight from the factory, this ARF model saves you time, so you can focus on getting in the air faster.

Adaptable Power Choices for Every Pilot Whether you prefer electric, gas, or glow engines, the Nexa Maracana accommodates all, giving you the freedom to choose your ideal power setup.

Precision-Cut Balsa and Light Ply Build Built with laser-cut balsa and light ply, this airframe offers the perfect balance of strength and weight, delivering superior performance and durability in every flight.

Features:

• High-quality printed covering for a professional finish
• Stable, easy-to-fly sport design suited for pilots of all skill levels
• Supports electric, gas or glow engines for versatile power options
• Tricycle landing gear ensures easy takeoffs and landings
• Precision laser-cut balsa and light ply construction for strength and reduced weight
• Convenient design allows for quick assembly and disassembly at the field

Includes:

• Nexa Maracana 1530mm (60.2") Wingspan - ARF
• Instruction Manual
• Complete hardware package including pushrods
• Main wheels and struts
• Tail wheel assembly
• Painted pilot

Requires (Electric):

• 5 Channel radio - select a minimum 5 channel radio from our Radio Collection
• 5 Channel receiver - select a minimum 5 channel receiver from our Receiver Collection
• Brushless outrunner motor - we recommend the Admiral GP7.5 5020-670Kv Brushless Motor
• 65 Amp brushless ESC - we recommend the ZTW Mantis G2 65A ESC with 8A SBEC
• 4x high torque standard servos - we recommend the Hitec HS-485HB Deluxe Ball Bearing Karbonite Gear Standard Servo Airplane Multi-Pack (4 Servos)
• 4 Cell 14.8V 4000-5000 mAh LiPo battery - we recommend the Admiral 4000mAh 4S 14.8V 40C LiPo Battery with XT60 Connector
• 14x10 Electric propeller - we recommend the APC 14x10 Thin Electric Propeller - Black
• 4 Cell compatible battery charger - select a minimum 4 cell (4S) charger from our Charger Collection

Requires (Glow or Gas):

• 5 Channel radio - select a minimum 5 channel radio from our Radio Collection
• 5 Channel receiver - select a minimum 5 channel receiver from our Receiver Collection
• 10cc Gas Engine (or .46 cu. In. 2-Stroke / .50 cu. In. 4-Stroke glow engines) – we recommend the NGH GT9 Pro 9cc Two Stroke Engine
• 4.8V to 6.6V 2000mAh receiver battery – we recommend the Admiral 2100mAh 2S LiFe
• 4.8V to 8.4V ignition battery (gas only) – we recommend the Admiral 2100mAh 2S LiFe
• 5x Standard servos – we recommend the Hitec HS-485HB Delux Ball Bearing Karbonite Gear Standard Servo
• Propeller – we recommend the APC 11x7 Gas Propeller

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	N/A
Wingspan	1530mm / 60.2in
Length	1220mm / 48in
Weight	2.3Kg / 5.07lbs
CG (Center of Gravity)	85mm (3.3in) from the leading edge of the wing's root
Power System	5020-670Kv Outrunner Motor (required)
Electronic Speed Control	65A Brushless with 8A SBEC (required)
Propeller / EDF	14x10 (electric) 11x7 (gas) (required)
Servos	4x standard size servos for ailerons, elevator and rudder (required) - HS-485HB 5x standard size servos for ailerons, elevator and rudder (gas, required) - HS-485HB
Landing Gear	Tricycle landing gear with steel wire struts (included)
Required Battery	4 Cell 14.8V 4000-5000mAh LiPo battery (electric) (required) 4.8V to 6.6V 2000mAh Receiver Battery (gas) (required) 4.8V to 8.4V Ignition Battery (gas) (required)
Required Radio	5+ Channel (required)
Ailerons	Yes
Elevator	Yes
Rudder	Yes
Flaps	No
Lights	No
Hinge Type	CA, fiber hinges
Material	Balsa and plywood construction
Skill Level	Intermediate
Build Time	6+ Hours
Recommended Environment	Outdoors

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https://www.motionrc.com/products/nexa-maracana-1530mm-60-2-wingspan-arf-nxa1071-001

[citabria808]

Assembling the Maracana for the electric motor using the MotionRC hardware list.

The Maracana comes with a small kit to mount the electric motor and a fairly significant error was found in the factory hardware. The glued blind nuts on the firewall are for a 4mm bolt. The bolts and washer and nuts supplied are 5mm. So a builder will need to modify accordingly. I had all the hardware for 4mm installation so I used those.

[citabria808]

I maidened the Maracana on the morning of 11/11/2024. The weather was favorable with winds light and variable. I flew with 5s 3300 batteries. The plane was stable and flew straight with throttle. The plane glides well with dead stick and very easy to land. We have thick stemmed weeds on our dirt field, and while we do keep them cut, the 14 x 10 prop managed to find them and the prop did get gouged a little, but it did not seem out of balance. I may switch out the 14-inch prop with a 13-inch one.

I used the supplied NEXA hardware for the control surfaces and they seemed tight with no fluttering movement. The plane did not require any lead weights for proper weight and balance. The plane rolled well and flew upside down well. Steering on the ground was good as the nose wheel as mounted had a decent throw to it.

For my plane, the push rod tubes were not glued in place at the factory, and they slid out of the bulkhead slots during the shipping process. I had to cut the bottom skin to access the tubes in order to refit them and epoxy them into position. The empennage was true and square and easy to glue into position.

In assembly the motor, I set an approximate right and down thrust on the motor shaft by adjusting the nuts on the 4mm bolts. I set the nuts with blue loctite.

The plane climbed really well with the matched power system.

[BL_41]

Putting together a glow powered version of the Maracana. What is the product name/number for an on/off switch that fits the fuselage cut-out? Thanks.

[BL_41]

Maiden my Maracana on March 16, 2025. It needed a little down and left aileron trim, but no surprises. The plane flew well with a .55 2-stroke at 3700' ASL.

Well packaged, well designed plane, went together fairly well. Only problems I had were (1) needed to sand the main wing joiner to get it to fit in each wing, (2) the landing gear/wheels gave the plane about a 4 degree up stance. There was no way to adjust the gear so I installed a smaller nosewheel to reduce the up stance to about 2 degrees.

Taxiing in after maiden flight