Author Archives: Bredehoft

Winders – Always on My Mind

Posted on 12 January 2025 by Bredehoft

Winders – as a vendor (and a some-time manufacturer), I am well aware of the availability – and gaps – in winders for rubber motors.  Most of the popular winders are no longer available as new items of production.  Wilder … Continue reading →

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A Week of Prop Design – Closing Out 2024

Posted on 28 December 2024 by Bredehoft

So, I have been designing and using 3D-Printed props for my aircraft for two or three years now.  To be clear, this work is all based on Archie Adamisin’s prop work that he has shared with me.  While I can … Continue reading →

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2 NEW KITS – Indoor NoCal BD-4 and OT Stick Super Flyer

Posted on 17 December 2024 by Bredehoft

Here are two short kits that I’ve been dragging my feet on.  These have been proven flyers and I have no excuse why I didn’t get them out sooner. First is my Indoor NoCal BD-4.  This one should be a … Continue reading →

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NEW KIT – the T.E.A.M. HiMax NoCal Short Kit

Posted on 23 November 2024 by Bredehoft

I’ve got this ready to go!  Last week, I flew it to an amazing 4:14 on its first day.  Now, you can get your own short kit.  Cut from 5-6# balsa to help you build in lightness!  And it includes … Continue reading →

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Flying a New NoCal – the T.E.A.M. HiMax

Posted on 14 November 2024 by Bredehoft

Did you ever have one of those days?  This will tell about Day One with my new T.E.A.M. HiMax NoCal. The History For some reason, the HiMax is one of my favorite planes to model.  This dates back to the … Continue reading →

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Product Update – 2 styles of Dow 33 Lube!

Posted on 8 November 2024 by Bredehoft

I recently picked up some old-school Dow 33 Medium (pink) at a reasonable price.  When I got it I realized that I had been mis-identifying my stock of Dow 33 – I now have Dow 33 Medium (pink) and Dow … Continue reading →

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Two More 3D Products! – Mini Nose Buttons and a Tracker Box

Posted on 6 November 2024 by Bredehoft

Two new 3D-Printed products are being released. The first is VPS Mini Adjustable Nose Buttons. These have been in development for a couple years.  With permission of Model Aviation Products, I have created a much smaller version of the Gizmo … Continue reading →

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NEW KIT – P-63 Short Kit for WWII NoCal

Posted on 1 November 2024 by Bredehoft

I bumped into this Short Kit this morning and wondered “why haven’t I posted it, this is from last year?”  Well, it looks like I had to finish the printed tissue templates.  I did that (minor editing), loaded that file … Continue reading →

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Tool Development – NoCal Prop Spar Drill Jig

Posted on 31 October 2024 by Bredehoft

Yesterday morning, I was sitting here dreading the build-out of a NoCal prop or two.  They aren’t difficult, but they take time.  Also, I’ve been thinking “I need to make something new to print out (what – I don’t know).” … Continue reading →

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New BMK Products – RDT Band Burner System and LiPo Discharger!

Posted on 30 October 2024 by Bredehoft

I have added two new BMK products: The RDT Band Burner system and the small LiPo Dis-Charger.  THe RDT band Burner can be had in 3 varieties:  1:  full setup, 2: Burner Board and Battery, and 3: Burner Board only. … Continue reading →

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