Author Archives: Bredehoft

Modeling Ambition and the Real World

Posted on 10 December 2015 by Bredehoft

Winter is here in the northern half of North America and, traditionally, this means it is building season.  As the flying season winds down (months ago), I assume most modelers go through the routine that I do:  they assess their … Continue reading →

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December Build #1 – Bad Axe Embryo

Posted on 6 December 2015 by Bredehoft

Here is an Embryo I put together this weekend.  This has been my best flying Embryo – my first one won its first contest and then was lost when it would just not come out of a thermal.  Jack built … Continue reading →

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New Ikara Indoor Props – #SciOly ?

Posted on 30 November 2015 by Bredehoft

I forgot I bought these this summer – never got them online until tonight.  These might be good for Science Olympiad or NoCal flyers – or who knows what other Indoor categories? I believe I now have all of the … Continue reading →

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FOR SALE – “Experimental” Prop

Posted on 24 November 2015 by Bredehoft

In the last batch of prop blanks from the Prop Factory (my dad), I received a couple of blanks that were strange in appearance.  The pitch was as advertised but the block layout was shifted (due to an error in … Continue reading →

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Customer Photos! – Roy Courtney

Posted on 22 November 2015 by Bredehoft

Long time flying friend, Roy Courtney, sent in two photos of some of his Volare Products Embryos. Here is his Big Cat And here is his Durham Mystery Both should be great flyers – Thanks Roy! If you would like … Continue reading →

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The Winds of November

Posted on 19 November 2015 by Bredehoft

Here is my “fortune” from fried rice last night…     Expanding my business – ask my son:  that is on my mind every day.  But these past couple of days shows just how fragile a one-man shop really is.  … Continue reading →

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Making Balloon Wheels

Posted on 11 November 2015 by Bredehoft

My Comper Swift needs wheels.  So, I figured I would just make some nice balloon wheels that matched the photos of the subject being modeled. Here are the steps I took to make the wheels form some very light 1/16″ … Continue reading →

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November Nuggets – Two New Programs!

Posted on 5 November 2015 by Bredehoft

I am going to try some new awareness campaigns starting in November. Program #1 – Builder Photos. Please send in photos of your completed Volare Products Kits or Superior Props. We know how good they are, but why take our … Continue reading →

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NEW PRODUCT – Ohka NoCal Short Kit

Posted on 10 October 2015 by Bredehoft

One of my long-promised short kits, I finally got this package finished.  It is based on my old NoCal plan, but I have redrawn it and re-engineered it for laser cutting.  As with all my NoCals, this is designed for … Continue reading →

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JUST IN!!! The NEW Gizmo Geezer Nose Buttons!

Posted on 4 October 2015 by Bredehoft

You’ve heard rumors (maybe even from me!) but now you can see the real thing.  I just took shipment of a large batch of the latest version of the famous and popular Gizmo Geezer Nose Button with Adjustable Thrust.  Now … Continue reading →

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