Category Archives: Events

JUDY UPDATE and Some Notes

Posted on 11 March 2017 by Bredehoft

I’ve been dragging my feet when it comes to covering this model. Mostly because of the fuselage. I still have to place and create the gun troughs and the color separation line is challenging me. I finally decided to push … Continue reading →

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Preparations, Plans, and Tangential Paths

Posted on 8 March 2017 by Bredehoft

I spent much of the day testing rubber motors and preparing for the Cloudbusters monthly indoor contest this Thursday.  I was replacing a missing bobbin in the back of my Peanut Pegna P.C.1.  I took the motor out, replaced the … Continue reading →

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New Product for 2017 – Blatter 40 Short Kit 2-Pack

Posted on 5 January 2017 by Bredehoft

For years, the Cloudbusters Club has had an annual trophy for the best performance over the indoor season for a Blatter 40 model.  Since I never got to go to the indoor events, I didn’t pay much attention.  In 2016, … Continue reading →

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Leaving 2016 and Heading Into 2017

Posted on 29 December 2016 by Bredehoft

Wow, another year gone by.  I tell you what – there were so many times in 2016 that I was on the flying field and just felt tremendous joy and appreciation for the time that was that moment.  2016 was … Continue reading →

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2016 Lessons Learned #3 – Props, Pre-Flight, and Apps

Posted on 13 December 2016 by Bredehoft

Learning is a good thing.  And learning things that help your planes fly better is a great thing.  So I am continuing with things I learned (or rediscovered) in 2016.   Maybe by reciting them here, over and over, I won’t … Continue reading →

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Happy Friday – New Plane Report

Posted on 9 December 2016 by Bredehoft

Yesterday was the 2nd Cloudbusters Indoor contest of the year.  We are able to fly at an indoor soccer arena once a month.  We only get 4 hours, but it’s 4 hours of fun.  For me, it’s a full day, … Continue reading →

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ESTATE and RETAIL KIT BLOWOUT – SAVE BIG BUCKS!

Posted on 2 December 2016 by Bredehoft

I’ve GOT to make room in my limited space in the basement.  I have many Estate kits that I’ve obtained and haven’t been dragging to events.  Also, the last bit of my commercial Aerographics and West Wings kits have to … Continue reading →

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Something Different – Kit Build

Posted on 31 October 2016 by Bredehoft

This blog post will cover something I almost never do – the build of a kit (other than my own). For a couple years, I’ve wanted to “prove” that a couple of specific kits that people automatically discount are worth … Continue reading →

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October Update on Products & Projects – It’s Long!

Posted on 26 October 2016 by Bredehoft

It’s been awhile since I gave a real update, so this will be a LONG post with lots of information, so stay with me and read it all! The tile installation is DONE, although we still need to put all … Continue reading →

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FAC Outdoor Champs & Ted Dock Contests – Report #2 – OT Stick & Miscellaneous

Posted on 27 September 2016 by Bredehoft

Video at the bottom… Mini vs. Mega When we arrived Wednesday afternoon, several people were already on the field test flying.  The weather was beautiful.  As we test flew planes, you could not help but stand and watch Tom Hallman … Continue reading →

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