Author Archives: Bredehoft

NEW PRODUCTS – Dimer and T-shirt

Posted on 13 May 2021 by Bredehoft

I out-smarted myself.  I posted that the Mauboussin Hemiptere was ready to buy – and so it was.  But a customer pointed out he couldn’t find it on the site.  That’s because it wasn’t there! NOW IT IS!  Find the … Continue reading →

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The Passing of…a Stone

Posted on 7 May 2021 by Bredehoft

(note – there is “some” modeling content below, but mostly this is a reflection) Well, that’s over.  About 2pm local time yesterday, this popped out. It is a distinctly different shape that #1, which is interesting in a scientific sort … Continue reading →

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Where have you been, George Bredehoft?

Posted on 5 May 2021 by Bredehoft

~or~ WHY IS MY STUFF LATE THIS TIME???? Today is Day Five. At 1am Saturday morning, I was awakened with severe pain in my right kidney.  Having been through this 15 years ago, I knew it was a kidney stone.  … Continue reading →

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New Dimer Short Kit – Mauboussin Hemiptere

Posted on 25 April 2021 by Bredehoft

The Mauboussin Hemiptere is one of those models that has a history of being one of the “popular” Dimers.  As a tandem wing, it has a large amount of wing area for a dimer – maybe that’s why it is … Continue reading →

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New Volare T-Shirts! Early Bird Pricing Now!

Posted on 22 April 2021 by Bredehoft

After a couple years of consideration, I have created several new shirts.  In addition, I have decided to work with a local t-shirt printer to do the work for me.  I had a couple samples made up and they are … Continue reading →

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April 1st – Anniversaries

Posted on 1 April 2021 by Bredehoft

As I have noted before, April 1st has become a landmark day to me in my life.  April 1st, 1996 was the first day of my new career in Battle Creek, MI.  It was a wise choice to move to … Continue reading →

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End of March – Products, etc…

Posted on 28 March 2021 by Bredehoft

Wow, I haven’t posted on here in 6 weeks!  Let’s see if I can provide some updates. ACTIVITY: In our (the Cloudbusters) monthly Indoor contests, I’ve been trying to “get better”.  The AMA indoor Nats are going to be held … Continue reading →

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New Tech to Build Old-Timers

Posted on 14 February 2021 by Bredehoft

So, I’ve been building an Old Timer, slowly but surely.  I’ve been mentally struggling on how to do the wire pylons – how do I make sure they are even and the correct length?  And how do I make the … Continue reading →

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TISSUE PAPER – BACK IN STOCK!!!

Posted on 8 February 2021 by Bredehoft

I have re-stocked tissue; New and Old! I thought I was going to be out of the tissue business, but friends Chuck Imbergamo and Mike Kirda have been hard at work tracking down tissue suitable for modeling. Mike tracked down … Continue reading →

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Cessna 177RG Cardinal – SUCCESS!!!

Posted on 15 January 2021 by Bredehoft

First, the build, then the flight report, with video, below. In the summer of 2019, before we all had other worries, we witnessed Gene Smith win the FAC Modern Civilian event at the 2019 AMA Outdoor Nationals at the Muncie … Continue reading →

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