13th Squadron Mini A6M Zero

[Niez13]

Free plans and information at 13thsquadron.com
Check out our Facebook group: 13th Squadron

The 13th Squadron Mini Zero is an extremely versatile aircraft capable of flying fast, slow, turning and burning, or for cruising around on a calm evening. You can take it anywhere because it has a 30" inch (762mm) wingspan. This build video will show you everything you need to know about the build, and any features you can add to enhance it. This is the first ever build video of mine so just know if there's any mistakes that's probably why. If you decide to build a 13th Squadron Mini Zero make sure to share it! Can't wait to see your build!

For anyone who doesn't know about 13th Squadron, it is a website I decided to start over the past summer to showcase some designs of mine, and share them with the community. There's free plans for every plane on the site. If you decide to join our Facebook group is not only a place to show your builds, but also a way to ask questions about each design. 13th Squadron is ran by a father/son team consisting of myself, Jack Niezgoda, and my father, Steve Niezgoda. I have the job of designing and building the planes, and my dad's job is to paint them. Hope you decide to be apart of 13th Squadron!

 

[The Hangar]

Fantastic job Jack! I’m looking forward to building this.

 

[Daniel Liutan]

Thank you Jack and Steve, for your great job.

Following your website for a long time.

 

[Draftman1]

Very cool, keep it up!

ETA on the Texan???

 

[Niez13]

Very cool, keep it up!

ETA on the Texan???

Thanks! The only reason I haven't released the Texan yet is because my friend @Zephyr1 is releasing his Texan with The Hangar. Didn't want to be mean and decrease his sales that's all.

 

[GrizWiz]

Great Job and congrats on the vid! I have about all of the part cut out from awhile ago I was just trying to figure out how to put it together sooo! Great now I can watch the vid!

 

[germanmelo71]

Thanks Jack for the plans. This is my build....with a variation, the firewall



need to paint it and i hope i can fly it the next saturday

 

[Niez13]

Great Job and congrats on the vid! I have about all of the part cut out from awhile ago I was just trying to figure out how to put it together sooo! Great now I can watch the vid!

Awesome!!! Can't wait to see it!

 

[Niez13]

Thanks Jack for the plans. This is my build....with a variation, the firewall

View attachment 189895 View attachment 189897

need to paint it and i hope i can fly it the next saturday

That turned out great! How does it work with the FT firewall? Can it fit through the cowling ok?

 

[christ98406]

wow
i will do it
and hope u can teach me how to design a plane

 

[Niez13]

wow
i will do it
and hope u can teach me how to design a plane

What design are you thinking about? I can try and do my best to help you out with the process.

 

[christ98406]

What design are you thinking about? I can try and do my best to help you out with the process.

Thank you
Maybe you can share the whole process of design from the beginning first.
I am learning fusion 360 now.
But I am too stupid.haha

 

[The Hangar]

Thank you
Maybe you can share the whole process of design from the beginning first.
I am learning fusion 360 now.
But I am too stupid.haha

@Whit Armstrong made a tutorial for how to design planes in fusion 360.

 

[christ98406]

@Whit Armstrong made a tutorial for how to design planes in fusion 360.

thank u understand what i said.

 

[Whit Armstrong]

@Whit Armstrong made a tutorial for how to design planes in fusion 360.

I'm still working on it, but it has some useful information so far.

 

[germanmelo71]

That turned out great! How does it work with the FT firewall? Can it fit through the cowling ok?

Thanks Jack!!
work it ok, i think is more resistant. I did the piece A in wood too



i'm waiting to fly it tomorrow!!

 

[Niez13]

Thanks Jack!!
work it ok, i think is more resistant. I did the piece A in wood too

View attachment 190002 View attachment 190003 View attachment 190004

i'm waiting to fly it tomorrow!!

Yeah it looks pretty solid! There's probably a lot more room for the battery.

 

[germanmelo71]

Some pics and videos....what a great plane!!! Thanks Jack, i enjoy it

 

[Niez13]

Some pics and videos....what a great plane!!! Thanks Jack, i enjoy it

View attachment 190320 View attachment 190322

Awesome!!! Really glad everything worked out! Jealous of your flying sight and weather lol.

 

[CrshNBrn]

Here's my effort. This fun little flyer joins the C-47 and Mosquito in my hanger. I used a spare motor from an A Power Pack (instead of the larger recommended F) but it still has plenty of power for my flying style and still looks good after many flights! Thanks for the design, Niez13. You and your dad do great work. Now on to the FW-190!