Author Archives: Bredehoft

Fun in the Sun – 26 July

Posted on 27 July 2020 by Bredehoft

It’s funny how perceptions change.  Prior to this year, it might have been “too windy” to fly.  It really wasn’t, but we get spoiled.  Now, since many of us are self-isolating and most forms of entertainment are no longer available, … Continue reading →

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NEW PRODUCT – Square Eagle P-30 SHORT KIT!

Posted on 14 July 2020 by Bredehoft

Two years ago, Dave Acton sent me the materials and his blessing to go produce the Square Eagle P-30, should I want to.  Dave and Bob Langelius had been selling the Blue Ridge line through PAL Model Products.  They had … Continue reading →

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New JetCat Kits and Other Stuff

Posted on 7 July 2020 by Bredehoft

A quick update – New JetCat Kits, Postal Rates, Build Projects, Photos, etc NEW JETCAT KITS I have two New JetCat kits available:  The Heinkel He.178 and the Lockheed L-133 Starjet The He.178 has been mentioned here before, I am … Continue reading →

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From the Contest – Report on F-86 and Other Fun

Posted on 29 June 2020 by Bredehoft

First, contest fun, then a report on the F-86 and its high point and low points. As I posted elsewhere (Cloudbusters Facebook page), we had a great day for the June Contest.  I covered the general report there, but will … Continue reading →

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A “New” Embryo – the “DeHavilland Discard” (or Bristol Bullhorn)

Posted on 12 June 2020 by Bredehoft

Two weeks ago, while I muddled about my house, trying to get re-motivated, I read the McCook Squadron’s latest newsletter.  In that issue, was a plan for an Embryo designed by Frank Scott, way back in the very early 1980s.  … Continue reading →

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Once Upon a Time in Ohio

Posted on 23 May 2020 by Bredehoft

In 1979, I graduated from high school.  My big plans included going to an electronics school and jumping into that blossoming career field.  That lasted all of one semester and I dropped out of that program.  The next fall, I … Continue reading →

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NEW PRODUCT – Polikarpov I-16 Peanut Short Kit

Posted on 10 May 2020 by Bredehoft

Two Items: First, the I-16 Short Kit is ready!  And it comes with a bonus – I vacu-formed a canopy – and a spinner AND I am including a 3D-printed spinner, too!  You can choose what route to go.  You … Continue reading →

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Stick and Tissue Update – What (Products) do we have?

Posted on 17 April 2020 by Bredehoft

Our models are all just sticks of balsa, tissue paper, a little rubber, and a propeller.  We use some other hardware and accessories and we go out and have fun together. First off, we can’t go out and have fun, … Continue reading →

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Confessions of Rubber Power Flyer

Posted on 10 April 2020 by Bredehoft

I fly Rubber Free Flight.  I do not fly r/c.  I do not fly gas. However, I have wanted two engines for a long time, just to have, not to fly or even run.  Now I have them.  They will … Continue reading →

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Lacey and Fike Documentation Photos – Oh My

Posted on 8 April 2020 by Bredehoft

I want to go on record – I am NOT a fan of the Lacey and Fike, especially in Peanut class.  They are “ugly” and they are the easy way out for flying.  I’ve never built either … but that … Continue reading →

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