Category Archives: Builds

Another Type of DT

Posted on 5 June 2019 by Bredehoft

Yes, I just wrote about an electronic DT.  But what if you are working on smaller models that cannot support an additional 5 grams?  This is a Fuse-Type DT, but I have located the fuse in the rear of the … Continue reading →

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Another Prop Replacement – Jumbo Stallion

Posted on 29 May 2019 by Bredehoft

As spring time has rolled around, I am finally working on some of my outdoor models – yes, I am always behind the curve.  This prop is for my Jumbo Scale Aircraft Designs Stallion.  You may remember –  oops, I … Continue reading →

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Experimental Prop Assembly

Posted on 21 May 2019 by Bredehoft

I am finishing up the build of my second Wanderer.  No pictures – I’ve been too busy – except here is a shot of the prop assembly. This is “experimental” because of a couple of parts made from non-traditional materials.  … Continue reading →

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A Solution to DT Problems and Concerns?

Posted on 3 May 2019 by Bredehoft

Imagine a world where you’ve been flying Free Flight for years and years and, while you have had the occasional lost model, your efforts and skills do not require you to be overly concerned with flights over two minutes or … Continue reading →

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Never a Dull Moment

Posted on 16 April 2019 by Bredehoft

It been just jam-packed around here.  Spring has finally come, although we are still trying to shake loose old man Winter (snow last Sunday).  I’ve been feverishly packing orders for all of you (all that have ordered).  I took a … Continue reading →

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A Busy Day!

Posted on 19 March 2019 by Bredehoft

Today seemed like work, work, work – with no stopping.  I packed orders and got them out the door, but that is nothing new.  Today, I… designed and laser-cut and built a formed blade pitch jig designed and 3D printed … Continue reading →

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New Blog Article – Peanut Falcon Special II

Posted on 16 March 2019 by Bredehoft

I wrote up a LONG article on my new Peanut Falcon Special II, complete with all the Build photos and an old editorial written by Russ Brown from the Cleveland club.  I have the article posted as a “page” rather … Continue reading →

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New Embryo – Durham Air Limousine

Posted on 24 January 2019 by Bredehoft

AS SEEN IN THE FAC NEWS!  A short kit is available for the plan (and story!) in the latest (Jan/Feb 2019) Flying Aces Club News.  Flying buddy, Winn Moore, inspired this modification of the Durham Mystery.  And inspired by Tom … Continue reading →

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A New Event and a New Product

Posted on 11 January 2019 by Bredehoft

A LONG post with a lot of photos AND a video! One of the great things about the Flying Aces Club is that CDs are allowed to implement rules in their own way and try new things at the local … Continue reading →

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Model Performance Report (i.e. “bragging”)

Posted on 11 January 2019 by Bredehoft

The Cloudbusters’ monthly indoor contest was yesterday and I had a few successes.  This post will talk about two of them. Last month, I debuted my B.A.T Monoplane neo-Dimer.  I had a high time in December of 102 seconds (1:42).  … Continue reading →

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