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Back from the Nats – Ups and Downs

IMPORTANT NEWS BELOW THE NATS REPORTS Wow – it’s been a week since I returned from two weeks of Nats flying; first the AMA Indoor Nats in Pontiac, MI and then the AMA Outdoor Nats  in Muncie, IN.  Apparently, I’m … Continue reading

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NEW PRODUCTS – Cloud Tramp Short Kit and 30oz Tumbler

After a great deal of consideration, I am bringing back the Cloud Tramp, but only a Short Kit.  You will get all the laser-cut pieces and plans/instructions in this very basic short kit ($11).  You can add a plastic prop … Continue reading

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NEW PRODUCTS – Dimer and T-shirt

I out-smarted myself.  I posted that the Mauboussin Hemiptere was ready to buy – and so it was.  But a customer pointed out he couldn’t find it on the site.  That’s because it wasn’t there! NOW IT IS!  Find the … Continue reading

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New Dimer Short Kit – Mauboussin Hemiptere

The Mauboussin Hemiptere is one of those models that has a history of being one of the “popular” Dimers.  As a tandem wing, it has a large amount of wing area for a dimer – maybe that’s why it is … Continue reading

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New Volare T-Shirts! Early Bird Pricing Now!

After a couple years of consideration, I have created several new shirts.  In addition, I have decided to work with a local t-shirt printer to do the work for me.  I had a couple samples made up and they are … Continue reading

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End of March – Products, etc…

Wow, I haven’t posted on here in 6 weeks!  Let’s see if I can provide some updates. ACTIVITY: In our (the Cloudbusters) monthly Indoor contests, I’ve been trying to “get better”.  The AMA indoor Nats are going to be held … Continue reading

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TISSUE PAPER – BACK IN STOCK!!!

I have re-stocked tissue; New and Old! I thought I was going to be out of the tissue business, but friends Chuck Imbergamo and Mike Kirda have been hard at work tracking down tissue suitable for modeling. Mike tracked down … Continue reading

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Cessna 177RG Cardinal – SUCCESS!!!

First, the build, then the flight report, with video, below. In the summer of 2019, before we all had other worries, we witnessed Gene Smith win the FAC Modern Civilian event at the 2019 AMA Outdoor Nationals at the Muncie … Continue reading

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2020 Hindsight Into 2021

Wow, 2020 was quite the year.  I don’t really need to review any of the things that affected us as a country and the world – all of us lived that and I am sure that 2020 will not rank … Continue reading

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New Band Burner DT – Photos and Demo Video

Over the past few months, I worked with Bernard Guest and Liav Hershkoviz to make improvements on the Band Burner DT.  Earlier this month, I received a new batch from Bernard and Version 2 is a vast improvement, not in … Continue reading

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