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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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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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A NEW JETCAT KIT! – Canberra

Posted on 14 October 2024 by Bredehoft

This falls under “if you can’t beat ’em, join ’em”.  Winn Moore convinced me to produce a Canberra kit.  The Canberra is a popular JetCat.  The first-generation jet bomber had a generous wing and good proportions – and all versions … Continue reading →

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2024 FAC Nats After Action Report

Posted on 22 July 2024 by Bredehoft

There are always plans and expectations when you go to a large and important contest like the 2024 FAC Nats.  I think everyone has dreams of how it will turn out.  Mine were big plans; I intended to defend my … Continue reading →

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Testing a New Prop

Posted on 2 July 2023 by Bredehoft

My Elmendorf Special Racer – video below. After I lost my Caudron, I remembered I have a nearly-new Elmendorf Special to fly.  I had built this light-weight for Indoor Flying, but that never really worked out.  So, maybe I could … Continue reading →

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Planning and Preparing for Geneseo

Posted on 26 June 2023 by Bredehoft

Coming out of the McCook meet at Muncie (17/18 June), I knew I had some work to do on some models.  I had neglected repairs, etc over the winter and it showed when I went to Muncie. One of the … Continue reading →

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New Products and Products Delayed

Posted on 1 May 2023 by Bredehoft

There are TWO NEW Short Kits and some other product news. It is always a pleasure to see photos and videos from other modelers.  In Connecticut, John Koptonak does a great job of documenting the Glastonbury Modelers’ indoor contests.  While … Continue reading →

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Filament Fun and Future Flying

Posted on 26 February 2023 by Bredehoft

3D Printing, Propellers, and Models. According to the old clock on the server, it’s been over a month since I posted on this blog!  For Shame!  Today, I’ll cover some things going on at the Volare Headquarters. Archie Adamisin (you … Continue reading →

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Pondering Peanut Power and Propellers

Posted on 19 January 2023 by Bredehoft

I’ve been building Rubber-Powered Free Flight Peanuts for just about 40 years.  I imagine that I have built 50 or more Peanuts.  And yet, I still am looking for better performance.  Where can we find those last little bits of … Continue reading →

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POW! Peanut Performance! The Bede BD-4.

Posted on 13 January 2023 by Bredehoft

I flew my Peanut Bede BD-4 yesterday and was surprised/impressed/shocked by the results.  Photos and video below. I did something that I do not usually do:  I released this short kit at the very end of December without my “obligatory” … Continue reading →

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