Tower Hobbies Uproar V2 .46/EP ARF

Those of us who have been in this hobby for a while can certainly remember the original Uproar 40 kit. It was easy to build, and its all-around flight capabilities made it an instant favorite. It took a while, but version 2 is finally here. Gary Wright’s original design has been updated for even better performance, and time challenged pilots will appreciate that it’s now an almost-ready-to-fly (ARF) model.

- Michael York

The model comes fully covered, and just like the original, it is built with an open balsa/light-ply structure. It’s designed for either a .46-size glow engine or equivalent electric power such as a RimFire .32, and it has hardware for both, including engine mounts and fuel tank. Speaking of hardware, the plane comes complete with everything you need besides radio gear and the power plant. All items are neatly packaged in baggies and grouped together as needed for the assembly, which really helps keep bolts and screws from getting lost or mixed up. An excellent manual guides you through the assembly and offers a lot of construction tips and hints.

The Uproar V2 is an excellent choice for intermediate pilots or advanced beginners as well as expert pilots who want a go-to plane that can do everything their hearts’ desire.

UNIQUE FEATURES 

When I first picked up the box, I was wondering if Tower Hobbies accidentally sent me an empty carton. This thing is light! It’s basically a high-lift wing with a minimalistic fuselage and tail. I knew it was going to be a fun plane to fly.

Assembly is typical for a wooden ARF. There is just enough work to be done to make you feel like you’ve accomplished something. There is minimal prep of the covering material prior to the assembly, and a quick once-over with a covering iron or heat gun will ensure everything is taut. A few spots of the covering need to be removed, like servo openings and wing-joint areas, and it’s a good idea to save the removed covering pieces for spot repairs in the future. Hinges for all the control surfaces need to be glued in place, but they come preslotted.