Macchi MC-205 Veltro 1580mm (62″) Wingspan – ARF from Nexa – NXA1034-001
The Macchi C.205 Veltro was an Italian World War II fighter aircraft built by the Aeronautica Macchi. Along with the Reggiane Re.2005 and Fiat G.55, the Macchi C.205 was one of the three “Serie 5” Italian fighters built around the powerful Daimler-Benz DB 605 engine.
The Nexa Macchi MC-205 Veltro is a electric or gas option .46-size aerobatic airplane with a 1580mm wingspan, constructed primarily from balsa wood and covered with a fuel-resistant covering. This ARF requires assembly and installation of your choice of servos and power system. This model includes a fiberglass cowl, 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!
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Fully Covered and Detailed The Nexa Macchi MC-205 Veltro comes fully covered including simulated panel lines and rivets. |
Scale Details Throughout There is no shortage of scale details with this Macchi MC-205 Veltro including a detailed cockpit and painted pilot. |
Accessible and Large Battery Hatch The battery hatch is easy to access and large enough for your choice of battery/electronic equipment. |
Fly An Allied Classic The Macchi MC-205 Veltro is an iconic Italian WWII warbird that performs aerobatics with ease and style and looks menacing while doing it. |
Features:
- Complete Balsa and lite-ply construction for rigidity and durability
- Covered from tip to tail in scale details including painted pilot, 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 Macchi MC-205 Veltro 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
- 400Kv or equivalent brushless outrunner motor – we recommend the Admiral GP10 5030-400Kv Brushless Motor
- 70 Amp brushless ESC – we recommend the ZTW Mantis G2 85A ESC with 8A SBEC
- 4x metal gear 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 micro metal gear servos for flaps – we recommend Hitec HS-82MG Metal Gear Micro Servo Airplane Multi-Pack (2 Servos)
- 4 Cell 14.8V 4500 – 5000mAh LiPo Battery – we recommend the Admiral Pro 5000mAh 4S 14.8V 60C LiPo Battery with EC5 Connector
- Standard 13×8 2-blade electric propeller – we recommend the APC 13×8 Thin Electric Propeller – Black
- 4 Cell compatible battery charger – select a minimum 4 cell (4S) charger from our Charger Collection
- Electric retracts with upgraded struts – Nexa 46 Size Electronic Retract Set with Upgraded Struts
Gas Requires:
- .46 – .70 (7.45cc – 11.5cc) gas engine – we recommend the NGH GT9 Pro 9cc Two-Stroke Engine
- Standard 12×6 2-blade gas propeller – we recommend the APC 12×6 Gas Propeller
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).