Tower Hobbies Uproar 40 build
08-01-2015, 08:32 PM
#1052
I'm kind of excited. I figured out how to set the ailerons to neutral while setting up the servo pushrods. On the plans there is a sideview of the wing that I copied and glued to some foam board. Carefully cutting it out with my Dewalt scroll saw, I can slip it over the wing and the airerons are held in the neutral position. It's as close to neutral that I'm ever going to get them, and if necessary, I can adjust with the clevis. Weird how we figure things out.
08-02-2015, 04:25 PM
#1053
Thread Starter
I'm kind of excited. I figured out how to set the ailerons to neutral while setting up the servo pushrods. On the plans there is a sideview of the wing that I copied and glued to some foam board. Carefully cutting it out with my Dewalt scroll saw, I can slip it over the wing and the airerons are held in the neutral position. It's as close to neutral that I'm ever going to get them, and if necessary, I can adjust with the clevis. Weird how we figure things out.
When I set mine up, particularly the first time, I clamped popsicle sticks to both sides of the ailerons where they would run forward over the wing and hold the aileron more or less at center. Then for fine tuning I use printouts of the ribs with center line ---taped to the tip of the wing and use a scale (ruler) to line up the aileron.
I though I had a picture of the popsicle sticks clamped on but could not find it.
Post 549 shows a picture using the printout on the tips with a scale(ruler).
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/kit-...ml#post9779130
08-02-2015, 05:38 PM
#1054
Aileron neutral tool
Last edited by Tom Nied; 08-02-2015 at 05:40 PM.
10-07-2015, 02:28 PM
#1055
So I get to the field. All has been checked at home. Lateral & longitudinal balance. High and low rates checked and rechecked. Engine run on the plane done the day before. Batteries topped off. Great weather at the field, 70's, almost no wind. Window of opportunity opens up between the other guys. It's time. 8 1/2 months ago I started this project. Now the moment of flight has arrived. It's the maiden, I'm not really worried, I've done this before. Even did some extra simulator time last night. It flies great! On low rates, it's a ***** cat. OK, it's a flat wing hot rod, but no bad tendencies. High rates, I'll get used to it. It is a good flier. I'll have to post a couple of photos.
10-08-2015, 01:58 PM
#1057
Thread Starter
So I get to the field. All has been checked at home. Lateral & longitudinal balance. High and low rates checked and rechecked. Engine run on the plane done the day before. Batteries topped off. Great weather at the field, 70's, almost no wind. Window of opportunity opens up between the other guys. It's time. 8 1/2 months ago I started this project. Now the moment of flight has arrived. It's the maiden, I'm not really worried, I've done this before. Even did some extra simulator time last night. It flies great! On low rates, it's a ***** cat. OK, it's a flat wing hot rod, but no bad tendencies. High rates, I'll get used to it. It is a good flier. I'll have to post a couple of photos.
Great news on the maiden....It’s always a good feeling to get those out of the way successfully.
I agree that these are great – fun – flying little airplanes.
Looking forward to seeing pictures of your plane added to all the uproars on these pages.
Now that the maiden is out of the way on a calm day...Here is an example of what they can do in the wind:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LW0H_7wZHec
Almost wrecked it at 1:45 on the video
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LW0H_7wZHec
10-09-2015, 01:59 PM
#1059
Thread Starter
Tom,
Your Uproar looks good....
I like the unique scheme that you came up with
Your AMA number is shorter than mine..Unless of coarse, that is your zip code
Your Uproar looks good....
I like the unique scheme that you came up with
Your AMA number is shorter than mine..Unless of coarse, that is your zip code
Last edited by RICKSTUBBZ; 10-09-2015 at 04:23 PM. Reason: type-o
10-24-2015, 02:26 AM
#1063
Thread Starter
Tom, that is a great idea for holding the ailerons in a neutral position while setting them up.
When I set mine up, particularly the first time, I clamped popsicle sticks to both sides of the ailerons where they would run forward over the wing and hold the aileron more or less at center. Then for fine tuning I use printouts of the ribs with center line ---taped to the tip of the wing and use a scale (ruler) to line up the aileron.
I though I had a picture of the popsicle sticks clamped on but could not find it.
Post 549 shows a picture using the printout on the tips with a scale(ruler).
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/kit-...ml#post9779130
When I set mine up, particularly the first time, I clamped popsicle sticks to both sides of the ailerons where they would run forward over the wing and hold the aileron more or less at center. Then for fine tuning I use printouts of the ribs with center line ---taped to the tip of the wing and use a scale (ruler) to line up the aileron.
I though I had a picture of the popsicle sticks clamped on but could not find it.
Post 549 shows a picture using the printout on the tips with a scale(ruler).
http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/kit-...ml#post9779130
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http://www.rcuniverse.com/forum/kit-...l#post10101139
10-24-2015, 07:25 AM
#1064
Yeah, that's good. It's tricky because as you know, the bottom of the wing is flat and the top curved. So getting the ailerons at neutral for servo pushrod installation isn't easy. So, that's how I came up with my alignment tool. Like you say, you have to get it close, then later on adjust with the clevis. Once I had my pushrods connected, I checked with a level that the ailerons were neutral and level compared to the horizontal stabilizer.
11-29-2015, 06:09 AM
#1065
Thread Starter
Uproar Kit on sale $34.99
Tower has the Uproar on sale for $35 during their Cyber Monday Sale
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LW8417&P=1
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LW8417&P=1
Last edited by RICKSTUBBZ; 11-29-2015 at 06:12 AM.
11-29-2015, 11:52 AM
#1069
Tower has the Uproar on sale for $35 during their Cyber Monday Sale
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LW8417&P=1
http://www3.towerhobbies.com/cgi-bin...?&I=LW8417&P=1
11-29-2015, 05:27 PM
#1070
Well, I had to read the latest posts in this thread. Read the info on the good deal on this kit so i am ordering a kit tomorrow. I haven't built a kit since the late 70's or early 80's. I'll see how this build goes. Guess I will find out what the Uproar is about this airplane. Thanks for the heads up.
11-30-2015, 09:12 AM
#1073
Thread Starter
There have been some post in this thread about the Uproar 60.
Daddyo57 posted quite a bit about his “Roarasaurus”. I am not sure if he still checks in on this thread.
11-30-2015, 09:13 AM
#1074
Thread Starter
Well, I had to read the latest posts in this thread. Read the info on the good deal on this kit so i am ordering a kit tomorrow. I haven't built a kit since the late 70's or early 80's. I'll see how this build goes. Guess I will find out what the Uproar is about this airplane. Thanks for the heads up.
For $35 you can’t hardly go wrong. Certainly is a straightforward build and can be completed pretty quickly.
Without a doubt it is an “UPROAR” to fly.
11-30-2015, 09:14 AM
#1075
Thread Starter
