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My NoCal Barracuda – a Study in…Perseverance?

Posted on 8 March 2016 by Bredehoft

When I decided to take my “talents” to Colorado and drop in on the Magnificent Mountain Men’s Pike’s Peak Ceiling Climb indoor contest, I wanted to fly in all of the Flying Aces Club events: Peanut, NoCal, and WWII NoCal … Continue reading →

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More History Recreated – Kellogg’s PEP Gliders

Posted on 1 March 2016 by Bredehoft

Back in the early 40s, WWII was supplanting the Golden Age of aviation and model aviation.  Kids that grew up on models and dreams of Lucky Lindy were enlisting to become fighter pilots.  They left behind little brothers, and modeling … Continue reading →

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Winter Build #4 – Elmendorf Special

Posted on 10 January 2016 by Bredehoft

This will be my Flying Aces Club Greve Racer for 2016.  It is the Keith Rider R-5 in its original colors – the Elmendorf Special (2 years before the Marcoux-Bromberg Jackrabbit).  I started this just before Christmas, so it’s been … Continue reading →

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New Short Kit – Keith Rider R-5 Jackrabbit

Posted on 19 December 2015 by Bredehoft

Finally, I am able to release this for sale – the Keith Rider R-5 Marcoux-Bromberg “Jackrabbit”; a Tom Nallen design.  This 16″ span model is a very popular model and has been popular for years.  It is a simple plane … Continue reading →

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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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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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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! – Stout 2-AT Scale Short Kit

Posted on 3 October 2015 by Bredehoft

Finally, I have the Stout kit online.  We included this kit in the 2015 FAC Outdoor Champs registration packet – and 48 people received them.  This is the One-Design for next year’s contest.  If you weren’t there or just want … Continue reading →

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