ESM Aichi Val dive bomber NEW PICS + BONUS (POST 11) ADDITIONAL Price Drop! POST #2.

[wollins]

Hi guys, if you've been around long enough in the hobby you might recall that ESM/YT made some of the best big fiberglass RC warbird ARF models out there. Some of the more famous was their Hawker Typhoon (I did a build thread here with the Typhoon) and this model ... the ESM Aichi Val. Unfortunately I think they went out of business some years ago and thus their models are now unavailable or at best ... rare. (extremely hard to find)

In my searches online I only found one other for sale on RC Groups and that was back in 2023. I think he was selling the plane (no components) just in the box (not built) for about USD $800.

Unfortunately I don't think I'll ever get around to flying this beaut so I'm putting her up for sale. This is the even rarer "WHITE" version.  Most if not all of the videos I've seen of it have been the green version. See example here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OSosZ-AYLp8  The only video of the white version is a video of the FULL SIZE plane. See https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sYC-FdPIO_k

Anyway I digress: Mine is BRAND NEW and FULLY BUILT with servos installed.

I'm selling it in three options:

Option 1:  Plane FULLY BUILT with $337 worth of servos: $950

Option 2: Plane FULLY BUILT with the above mentioned 6 servos + RimFire 63-62-250Kv motor: $1,150

Option 3: Plane FULLY BUILT with servos + RimFire 63-62-250Kv motor + Castle Creations Phoenix ICE2 80A HV ESC: $1,300

Like the plane itself, all of the components (servos, motor and ESC) are brand new or "like new".

Here are the specs of the plane and the components:

Plane:
Wingspan: 81".
Length: 60.6"
Wing area: 1180 Sq inch
Wing loading is 31.2z per sq foot at 16 pounds (256ozs) AUW.
Wing CUBE loading is 10.9 at 16 pounds (256ozs) AUW. 
Wing loading is 33.2oz per sq foot at 17 pounds (280ozs) AUW.
Wing CUBE loading is 11.6 at 17 pounds (280ozs) AUW. 
AUW weight recommended is 16.7lbs.
CG: 132 mm from the leading edge (at the fuselage)

Servos: $337
1 HS-5485HB servo - Maximum Torque Range oz/in 72 - 89: Rudder
1 HS-645MG servo - Maximum Torque Range oz/in 106 - 133 for elevator
2 HS-645MG servos - Maximum Torque Range oz/in 106 - 133: for flaps
2 Hitec HS-635HB servos - Maximum Torque Range oz/in 69 - 83 for ailerons

Optional Motor:
RimFire 63-62-250Kv brushless motor. (Retails for USD 204 if you can find them!)
3000w peak. Up to 12S battery. 22ozs. 8mm shaft
For Sport airplanes up to 20lbs (9070g) and 3D airplanes up to 12lbs (5445g)

Optional Electronic Speed Control (ESC)
Castle Creations Phoenix ICE2 80A HV OPTO ESC (paid about $180 for it)
Max amperage: 80 amps continuous
Max voltage: 50V, which supports up to a 12S LiPo battery.
This is an "OPTO" (optically isolated) controller and does not have an internal Battery Eliminator Circuit (BEC). As such a separate power source, such as a receiver battery pack or an external BEC is required
Dimensions (\(L\times W\times H\)): 74.5 x 50.6 x 23.2 mm (2.9" x 1.9" x 0.9").
Weight (with wires): Approximately 120 grams (4.2 oz)
.Wire size: 10 AWG for both the motor and battery leads.

I'm putting it on here first before I post it on RCCanada so as to give my fellow Temac'ers first dibs.      Call or text me at 416 726 4482.

Thanks!

Colin.

[wollins]

So by making the plane now available just by itself... we've achieved a MASSIVE PRICE DROP. 

I'm now selling it in FOUR options:

Option 1: Just the plane FULLY BUILT: $650.00

Option 2: Plane FULLY BUILT with $337 worth of servos: $950

Option 3: Plane FULLY BUILT with the above mentioned 6 servos + RimFire 63-62-250Kv motor: $1,150

Option 4: Plane FULLY BUILT with servos + RimFire 63-62-250Kv motor + Castle Creations Phoenix ICE2 80A HV ESC: $1,300

Give yourself a rare early christmas gift!

Thanks Colin. 

[wollins]

Final price drop. All options down a further 50 bucks. 

So:

Option 1: Just the plane ... FULLY BUILT: $650.00 $600

Option 2: Plane FULLY BUILT with $337 worth of servos: $950.00 $900

Option 3: Plane FULLY BUILT with the above mentioned 6 servos + RimFire 63-62-250Kv motor: $1,150 $1,100

Option 4: Plane FULLY BUILT with servos + RimFire 63-62-250Kv motor + Castle Creations Phoenix ICE2 80A HV ESC: $1,300 $1,250

Oh and I forgot to mention ... I'll throw in a pilot. 

Thanks Colin.

[wollins]

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She's still waiting for a good home! 

[wollins]

Cmon' guys, give yourself an early xmas gift. You deserve it! 

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Christmas is getting closer ... not too late to buy yourself this beautiful gift! 

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5 more days for this to go under your tree! (mighty big for under there though! lol)

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Two more days! 

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Happy New Year to everyone! So I've added some pics to show that I do also have the fairings that came with the kit.  I just hadn't added them onto the plane yet. 

Oh and btw, I'm now gonna throw in a little "bonus bomb" that you see in the pic.

Thanks!

[wollins]

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[wollins]

Ok priced to sell now. All options down a further 50 bucks.  If it doesn't sell at this price guess I'll be keeping it.

So:

Option 1: Just the plane ... FULLY BUILT: $650.00 $550

Option 2: Plane FULLY BUILT with $337 worth of servos: $950.00 $850

Option 3: Plane FULLY BUILT with the above mentioned 6 servos + RimFire 63-62-250Kv motor: $1,150 $1,050

Option 4: Plane FULLY BUILT with servos + RimFire 63-62-250Kv motor + Castle Creations Phoenix ICE2 80A HV ESC: $1,300 $1,200