Author Archives: Bredehoft

Model Performance Report (i.e. “bragging”)

Posted on 11 January 2019 by Bredehoft

The Cloudbusters’ monthly indoor contest was yesterday and I had a few successes.  This post will talk about two of them. Last month, I debuted my B.A.T Monoplane neo-Dimer.  I had a high time in December of 102 seconds (1:42).  … Continue reading →

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Flying Free Flight on New Years Day 2019

Posted on 1 January 2019 by Bredehoft

As I like to do, I was able to go out and fly today (New Years Day 2019) around noon.  I had wondered what I would fly, but I finished up my Stout 2-AT this morning and decided to test … Continue reading →

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New Year Updates/Increases

Posted on 1 January 2019 by Bredehoft

Postage I have run with Flat Rate Priority Mail since I started.  I am not changing the process, but postal rates have increased (for everyone) and while I get a discount through the service I pay for, postage is often … Continue reading →

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End of Year Short Kit Releases

Posted on 26 December 2018 by Bredehoft

Wrapping up 2018, I have quietly put a couple of short kits online. First, I have the Jimmie Allen Sky Raider.  I was able to fly this in September at the FAC Outdoor Champs and Ted Dock contests.  It is … Continue reading →

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December Flight Report

Posted on 14 December 2018 by Bredehoft

If you remember, I had three new planes to test fly (and compete with) at the Cloudbusters’ December Indoor Contest (yesterday – 13 Dec 2018).  I build the B.A.T. Monoplane, Phantom Flash (#11), and the Cloud Dancer. Let’s start with … Continue reading →

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Confessions of a Winter Modeler

Posted on 7 December 2018 by Bredehoft

Hi, my name is George and I might have a problem.  It has all the traits of an addiction.  Maybe combined with a touch of Seasonal Affected Disorder* I sit here in a confused and anxious state, a few days … Continue reading →

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BACK IN STOCK – Gizmo Geezer Prop Assemblies!

Posted on 23 November 2018 by Bredehoft

I just received these this week.  10 each 7″, 8″, 9.5″, and 10″ with Spinner drives.  Get ’em while they are hot!  (If you miss out on this batch, there will be more – they are BACK IN PRODUCTION!) Find … Continue reading →

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Hard-to-Find Tools For Sale!

Posted on 22 November 2018 by Bredehoft

I have been lax in posting these, but they are all online and ready to ship – just in time for the Holidays! You can find them all here:  Volare Products/Specials/Tools

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A Can Prop for NoCals

Posted on 21 November 2018 by Bredehoft

Everyone knows about Plastic Props.  Many people know about carved wood props.  There is another type of prop that you can make that is a) light weight and b) effective.  I call these “Can Props” because they are formed on … Continue reading →

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NEW PRODUCT – Boehm Freewheel Clutch

Posted on 11 November 2018 by Bredehoft

Cloudbuster Chris Boehm is a tinkerer.  He has cobbled together many items that he uses in his modeling and he has been experimenting with freewheel clutches for years.  There is even a video on how to make a clutch with … Continue reading →

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