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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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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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