- PST Jets in Thailand, with full cooperation and support from Bruce Tharpe, is releasing an all-composite
ARF version of the Reaction. This is an incredible model with modern fabrication techniques and elegant styling.
BTE is proud to be a U.S. dealer for PST, and we are now accepting orders for the Reaction ARF.
Click here for info and pricing. There's still time to get
your Reaction ARF assembled for the 2008 jet rallies. Call now!
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- Reaction ARF Update #1 - The first one in the U.S. is in our hot little hands! In a word, it is magnificent.
Click here to read Bruce's first impressions.
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- Sorry to report this, but we have run out of Delta Vortex kits AND Reaction 54 kits. The DV will probably be
the first to come back, in a couple of months or so, followed by R54 kits. Neither has been discontinued, but their
production has been delayed by our current project. All kit accessories remain in stock.
If you would like to hear when either kit becomes available again, please send an
email asking to
be added to the Delta Vortex or Reaction 54 notify-when-ready email list.
Right now, the only kits in stock are the Flyin' King (80") and Super Flyin' King (132").
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- So what is this current project that is holding up kit production? Well, Bruce is building three big UAVs
for the University of North Dakota. It is a stretched version of the Super Flyin' King, optimized for heavy lifting.
We consider it a new design, and have named it the BTE Super Hauler. The first has been delivered with two
more airframes to follow. This contract must be fulfilled before kit production (DV, R54) can resume. There are
no plans to offer the Super Hauler as a kit, but
click here for more info.
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- The great Fourmost Tool Sale continues!
This is not something we do very often,
so click the link and check out the deals. We are offering the Miter Saw, Miter Cut, Miter Sander, and Sanding Sticks
at discount prices. Order them with any kit, and shipping is FREE.
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- BTE is proud to carry the full line of Fourmost Products. Fourmost is
another Oregon-based company that's been producing innovative hobby
tools and accessories since 1976. Click here for a
complete list and description of the Fourmost product line.
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- It's true, the Venture 60 has been discontinued. This decision was not made lightly. The V60 was
BTE's flagship design for 14 years. But Bruce has found it impossible to keep up with production AND
develop new designs at the same time, so something had to give. The silver lining is that perhaps this
move will lead to some new kit designs from BTE in the future. Please don't read anything into this news. With
the recent shutdowns of several
small kit manufacturers, it would be easy to jump to the conclusion that BTE might be headed in the same
direction. Not so! BTE is committed to the production of "Quality-Minded Model Airplane Kits"
for the long haul. V60 accessories and replacement parts will remain in stock for a limited time.
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- These four modified Super Flyin' King airframes were built at BTE for
NASA. They will be used at the Dryden Research Center, located on Edwards Air Force Base, as trainers for UAV pilots.
Click here for more info.
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- Here's something new and kind of fun. Click on the
In the Works tab above and you will find a link to
Bruce's Semi-Secret Sport Model Sketch Book. The design concepts presented there are NOT being actively developed for BTE.
Rather, they are offered for the sake of nostalgia, and perhaps as inspiration for budding designers. Scratch builders
rejoice - plans for several of the designs are now available!
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- The Reaction 54 is BTE's newest kit,
and the response has been through the
roof! Designed to be an entry-level turbine model, the R54 is also popular with experienced turbine pilots who want a
relaxing, Sunday-flyer jet model. Click on the picture for all the latest details.
BTE is proud to offer combo deals with the R54.
Buy a JetCat, PST, Artes, or Wren turbine with your Reaction 54 and save $$$.
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- Real Flight addicts, Welcome! BTE is proud to have its DOUBLE WHAMMY included in Add-On #5. The DW
is not a kit; it's a one-of-a-kind model featuring twin Dynajet power. Plans are available, if you're up
to the challenge. Click here for more info.
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- Making a clean cut in stranded steel cables (typically used for throttle cables in models) used to be a real
chore. Say goodbye to frayed ends with these ultra high-quality cable cutters from BTE. They make perfect cuts in
music wire too. Available in two sizes (large pictured). Made in America.
Click here for complete info.
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- BTE now carries the Handibond brand of CA glues. Based in Hawaii,
Handibond is making a big push into the hobby industry, and is endorsed
by TOC champ Quique Somenzini. Before you start your next kit, be sure
you have enough glue! Click here
for more info on the complete line and our amazing discount prices.
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- NHP has always been the epoxy of choice here at BTE. But it seems that lately it has become harder and
harder to find. So the obvious solution was to become an NHP dealer! BTE is committed to
offering only the finest products to our customers, and NHP makes some of the best. Stock up now!
Click here
for more info and discount prices.
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