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  • Official Nexa 1620mm L-4 Grasshopper ARF Thread

    L-4 Grasshopper 1620mm (63.7") Wingspan - ARF from Nexa - NXA1005-001

    The Piper L-4 Grasshopper evolved from the successful 1930's era civilian Piper Cub series of high wing aircraft. By 1941, the US Army pursued the development of the O-59A which was eventually redesignated to Liaison or "L"-4 Grasshopper.

    The Nexa L-4 Grasshopper is a .46 size electric US Army liason aircraft with a 1620mm wingspan, constructed primarily from balsa wood and covered in the US Army olive green livery with invasion stripes. This ARF requires assembly and installation of your choice of servos and power system, and includes two piece wing with aluminum wing joiner, fiberglass cowl and operational pilot door. A large battery tray provides ample space for any size battery you require.

    Fully Covered and Detailed

    The Nexa L-4 Grasshopper comes fully covered in a US Army olive drab scheme with nose art and invasion stripes.
    History Recreated

    Expansive clear cockpit panels enhance the observation characteristic of the Grasshopper platform.
    Two Piece Wing with Aluminum Wing Joiner

    The L-4 Grasshopper has a two piece wing with aluminum wing joiner for easy transportation.
    Fiberglass Cowling

    A fiberglass cowling arrives pre-painted and ready for your electric motor or liquid fuel engine.
    Features:
    • Bold US Army olive drab scheme with invasion stripes and added detail
    • Complete Balsa and lite-ply construction for rigidity and durability
    • Two piece wing with aluminum wing joiner for easy transport
    • Large battery tray provides ample space for any size battery you require
    • Functional pilot door and well appointed throughout
    • Fiberglass cowling for strength and durability
    • All control surfaces come out of the box pre-hinged and installed for convenience
    Includes:
    • Nexa L-4 Grasshopper 1620mm (63.7") Wingspan - ARF
    • Electric motor mount
    • Wheels, spinner, hardware and decals
    Requires: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 1/6.6
    Wingspan 1620mm / 63.7in
    Length 1250mm / 49.2in
    Weight 2700g / 95.23oz
    CG (Center of Gravity) Refer to the manual
    Power System .46 size brushless outrunner motor (required)
    Electronic Speed Control 85A (required)
    Propeller / EDF 12x8 2-blade (required)
    Servos 17g metal gear standard: left aileron, right aileron
    45g metal gear standard: elevator, rudder
    Landing Gear Fixed (included)
    Required Battery 4 Cell 14.8V 4000 - 5000mAh LiPo battery (required)
    Required Radio 5+ Channel (required)
    Ailerons Yes
    Elevator Yes
    Rudder Yes
    Flaps No
    Lights No
    Hinge Type Nylon
    Material Balsa and light plywood
    Skill Level Intermediate
    Build Time 6+ Hours
    Recommended Environment Outdoors
    My YouTube RC videos:
    https://www.youtube.com/@toddbreda

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    Anyone have one of these? I was looking at as a plane to jump into ARF building with. planning an electric build, but want to hear about some real world experiences first.

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    • #3
      Originally posted by MNFinn View Post
      Anyone have one of these? I was looking at as a plane to jump into ARF building with. planning an electric build, but want to hear about some real world experiences first.
      Did a google search

      I looked around the forum and didn't see a thread for this plane, so since I recently received mine, I thought I would write up my first ever assembly log. The L-4 Grasshopper is essentially a Piper J3 Cub, dressed up in warbird livery. The plane was used by military forces in every theater during WW2 for artillery fire


      regards Hans

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