Nexa L-4 Grasshopper 1620mm (63.7") ARF Flight - Motion RC

[@twest344]

I have this plane- made by VQ models. In fact it is my avatar! Anyway, it does fly nice and has quite a few scale details for a plane this size. A few things though... 1) No flaps is scale- the super cup had flaps, but the J-3/ L-4 did not. 2) The model is actually a clipped wing cub, which is not scale, at least for the warbird, but that makes some basic acro possible 3) The covering looks nice and is actually painted, but is very soft, easy to tear, and gets soft in the summer sun. The kit comes with a few patches for repairs, one green and one grey for the underside. 4) The full-scale version of this plane, last I checked, is owned by a Danish Commercial pilot, and frequently flies at airshows. The full-scale has had green, blue and white checkered, and a red and yellow checkered cowl over the years.

[@mrfacechair]

Nice Plane, nice flying.

[@MotionRC]

Thanks 👍Louis did a great job all around with this model

[@eqrc7587]

Nice!!! Thanks MotionRC, you give us so much to choose from. And I chose the SU-35 a couple of weeks ago and Loving It. Got Freewing Landing gear to improve other planes and jets. Decals to detail models, I could go on and on. Thank You and hope to see all of you guys at Joe Nall next year 😃👍🏻✌🏻🖖🏻

[@airhammer6203]

That's a great paint scheme. I'd think twice about Altoona lake, been there, the water can be rough. That's a really nice airplane 👍. AirHammer out!!

[@louissharpe6236]

We fly on Lake Acworth, it's next to Lake Allatoona. Lake Acworth is a little smoother.

[@airhammer6203]

@@louissharpe6236 I knew I spelled it wrong. Lived in Calhoun Ga. for 25+ yrs

[@Junglist3345]

The opening door sealed the deal for me....sold. 😁😁😁

[@payitfwdrcl6171]

James. Beautiful scale cub. Thanks for sharing Bud. 👊😊

[@billseay6399]

Hey Thanks Just Beautiful

[@DadsRCHangar]

Great landing, very smooth flight. Great you used the wooden prop. One for the hit list. Just brought the A6 so I think I have to wait abit 👍🏻

[@JeffsCustomRC]

Beautiful plane guys, love the finish!! Thanks for the ride👊🏼👊🏼👊🏼👍🏼👍🏼💥

[@JeffinLowerAlabama]

Great flying Lewis, Bird dog looks fantastic in the air, way to go MRC, Alex and James, Jeff in LA USA

[@lanesharpe6183]

Nice job Louis !!

[@JohnHill-jm7tm]

James great looking plane. The Old Man loves the big and slow. ✈😎💗

[@jeffdillingham2999]

Added it to my "maybe" list ;-)

[@racerx600rr]

Looking good!

[@michaelcuthbert6956]

A very nicely detailed model.

[@thecraftking113]

Looks good 👍 who wouldn't like it . ✌just need Charlie's bazooka's on it now. To make a Rosie the Rocketer😜

[@mrk8212]

Nice! The Nexa line was a great pickup for Motion RC. Please do a vid on the Twin Otter, I was one of the lucky ones that got one. It is next up on the bench when I finish my current build.

[@kiaora12]

Sweeet! Nice flyer and looks great!

[@vespizzari]

You knew I was looking at it didn't you. Damn you James. ;)

[@ColeAviation]

CCRC 🤔 Is that Cobb County RC...Georgia? It looks just like their Field.

[@jackdaniels7913]

Love me an L-4 grasshopper but this one needs some Bush wheels 😉😉 every cub looks better with massive tundra tires, maybe because I'm from Alaska...? LoL 🥃cheers🍻

[@dutchloveRC]

nice lil Piper

[@n057828]

Just ordered one Australia 🇦🇺

[@Rhoedision]

awesome James very nice 1000+ likes

[@roccogrilla185]

Hi, fine model, i have too! Can you tell me how many cells battery anche mha have you used? wich propeller dimension have you? I have equipped my Grasshopper with a 660kv motor using a 14x8 and a 4s 3300mha battery. Thanks for your reply.

[@frconde0611]

Whats your cg location? Using the recommended parts from motion rc and shes a bit tail heavy

[@nickculham788]

Love u motion rc

[@rafaeltorres2886]

When are you guys going to introduce the Bonanza V tail James ?

[@royalanania3306]

Added to my absolute list,the 29,21,24,Spitfire,A6,F-86,F-16,Tomcat,,I know their has to be 17,and off course the 737 Boeing. Yes I will be thrown out,but we'll with it.

[@MotionRC]

Thats a nice list! What will be first?

[@royalanania3306]

@@MotionRC I had my heart in the 29,but did no realize you had so many,and being a Son of a WWII Veteran, I have decided the F-86,and the Mig 21 as a pair for my office,it would be better if you had a 15 ,IAM sure you must I just haven't seen it yet.

[@royalanania3306]

@@MotionRC I want my grandson to live this hobby,it artistic,and now you need a passion for electronics.,and maybe he will fall in love with aviation. Your models are very specific,and for a young boy impressive,and detailed. I don't want him on a computer all the time,

[@jake480]

This is the plane my ex-wives grandfather flew in World War II. Heard some interesting stories of him piloting this plane.

[@andymilton6248]

What's with the 'wheeler' landings? Why do so many RC pilots seem to think that's how tail wheel aircraft should be landed. there are a few aircraft and situations that that is the best approach, but for most light tail wheel aircraft the 'Three pointer' should be used. (45 years full size tail wheel experience & 55 years model flying)

[@louissharpe6236]

Thank you for the feedback. I prefer to land this plane on the mains and let the tail settle, rather than slow to near stall speed and 3-point land, especially if we have a cross-wind at the field. With the big, high wing and relatively light weight, it will ground loop easy with a cross wind.

[@JoshWeaverRC]

Good looking grasshopper. Not exactly Young.

[@guyguybohurst3304]

Hey I understand that you guys like electric birds and so do I. However it would be nice to see some videos from you on some of your gas burning birds with actual gas engines in them for those of us that like big gas burning birds. please Please Pretty please😃

[@MotionRC]

Working on it. This wasn't our aircraft (Motion Rc's). This customer at our field bought this himself and agreed to fly it for us. But we got the big Black Horse Spitfire almost ready on gas and the P-40 coming soon

[@1976axerhand]

Vn. But too many l4 grasshopper out there we need a l19 birddog. 90 I ch ws or bigger would be nice

[@cackroyd6379]

It’s a shame MotionRC have opted to rebrand VQ Models offerings into Nexus. VQ models tend to be overly heavy for electric , yet alone IC and generally prone to tip stall. This cub should be OK though, since... we’ll it’s a Cub

[@louissharpe6236]

Hmmm...I have four VQ / Nexa models and all of them fly great. I don't think any of them are prone to tip stalling when piloted properly. I agree they are a little heavier than comparable sized ARFs from other manufacturers, however the strength of the construction is worth the difference.

[@cackroyd6379]

Louis Sharpe that’s not my experience and I’ve been flying quite a while, both full size and models.

[@johnnymensi1865]

Looks a little tail heavy

[@louissharpe6236]

It's not tail heavy, I can assure you. When I roll inverted, it needs a small amount of forward pressure on the elevator stick to stay level. I spent a long time working out the balance.

[@OldMtnGeezer]

There's a plethora of irritating voices on the internet. James, you're right up there with the leaders. Nice plane & great flying, though.