VMAR L4 Grasshopper EP ARF Kit (54" Wingspan)
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VMAR L4 Grasshopper - The J3 Cub Marches To War.Iconic in every form, L4 Grasshopper was the military derivative of the classic J3 Piper Cub, taking advantage of this light...VMAR L4 Grasshopper - The J3 Cub Marches To War.
Iconic in every form, L4 Grasshopper was the military derivative of the classic J3 Piper Cub, taking advantage of this light weight, high wing platform for observation and direct support of ground forces. Utilized during WW2 and the Korean War, the L4 Grasshopper spanned a vast array of service, providing excellent capability due to this classic yet effective design.
Spanning 54" from tip to tip in beautiful military trim, the VMAR L4 Grasshopper offers exceptional scale flight characteristics, with excellent low speed maneuverability & predictable stall performance. Amiable in character, the L4 Grasshopper is rugged and tough, with its size making it the perfect plane for midsized parks & flying fields.
Incredibly easy to build with a no glue, bolt together assembly process, the L4 Grasshopper requires minimal work, with a (3) to (5) hour assembly process. Fully covered in a Polycote ECS covering, the VMAR L4 Grasshopper makes the entire build process a breeze, allowing you to spend less time assembling and more time at the field and in the air.
Utilizing (1) servo per aileron with an ultra simplified 4 channel layout, the L4 Grasshopper was designed for electric power, making this plane incredibly easy to setup and maintain. Offering excellent bang for your buck value, the L4 Grasshopper is ultra low in cost, and requires minimal equipment to get in the air, equating to a full up build far less in price than comparable aircraft. Further this with a 2 piece wing that allows easy transport and storage, the L4 Grasshopper is easier than ever to manage in the hangar or at the field.
Easy to fly with excellent levels of scale detail and quality, the VMAR L4 Grasshopper is the perfect choice for beginner to advanced pilots, offering gentle flying qualities with scale realism that will be appreciated by all.
Features:
Vivid Polycote ECS Covering
Pre-Covered with No Decal Application Necessary
Constructed with High Quality Balsa & Ply Materials
Robust Landing Gear System
Rapid Bolt Together, No Glue ARF Assembly Process
Two Piece Wing System for Ease of Transport & Storage
EP Designed and Electrics Ready
One Servo Per Aileron for Maximum Precision & Control
Full 4 Channel Control with Ailerons, Rudder & Elevator Control
Included:
(1) VMAR L4 Grasshopper ARF Kit
(1) Landing Gear with 50mm Main Wheels / 25mm Tail Wheel
(1) Full Instruction Manual
Required for Flight:
(1) 4+ Channel Transmitter
(1) 4+ Channel Receiver
(4) Micro Servos (2 Ailerons, 1 Elevator & 1 Rudder)
(1) Brushless Motor
(1) ESC
(1) Propeller Matched to Motor
Specifications:
Wingspan: 54.14" (1375mm)
Wing Area: 450 sq. in. (28 Dm2)
Length: 34.25" (870mm)
Weight: 30 oz. (850g)
Motor: 350W - 450W
Servos: (4) Micro Servos
Battery: 3S 11.1V - 4S 14.8V (2000mAh - 3000mAh)
Warranty Details:
All VMAR kits are trial fit at the factory and inspected to be free from defects & flaws in both material and craftsmanship at date of purchase. Warranty does not cover any components or parts damaged by use or modification. The pilot takes full responsibility for inspection of aircraft before and after each flight, making sure the aircraft is in flight worthy condition relating to safe control of aircraft. Warranty does not cover crash damage or failure of ancillary components unrelated to the aircraft.
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L-4 grasshopper
The model is built of balsa, and lite-ply, easily, and quickly assembled. Every thing bolts, or screws together. Motor mount is pretty drilled, and adjustable for length. Servo mounting tray is removable by four screws. It also includes pilot, and Guages pre installed. The covering is flawless, and all controls are pre Hindged it is a very nice model for the price. The only draw back is some of the included hardware, it works, but I chose to upgrade some of mine.
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Fair. The wing joiner rod was about 1/4" too long. The landing gear strut fairings were a good idea, but unusable since they had been glued together. The servo mount was about 3/8" too high to allow connection to the pushrods. The tail wheel steering bracket, a folded piece of plastic, was too small to fit. The battery mount is barely secured with tiny screws.