Welcome to Brodak Manufacturing
The Largest Kit Manufacturer in the World!
Brodak Manufacturing opened in 1991 with a simple goal: revive control-line building and flying by offering top-quality materials at the best possible prices.
Control-line flying, once a thriving sport, had shrunk to an all-time low: dozens of companies that had manufactured kits, motors, and supplies had closed their doors. The number of hobby shops carrying control-line kits dwindled to a handful, making it nearly impossible for enthusiasts to find supplies.
There were, however, many cottage industries throughout the United States that manufactured control-line items.
John Brodak wanted to create a place where the items produced by these small manufacturers would be listed. That led to publishing a catalog listing available products.
As demand grew, many of the smaller industries were unable to keep up, and John began purchasing these small businesses and producing the items himself, including J. Roberts three-line handles and Perfect tanks.
Brodak Manufacturing also re-released several classic control-line kits, starting a tradition of adding several kit releases each year. The kits became known for their precision engineering, attention to detail, and top-quality materials. Every kit was quality-checked for completeness, and all kits included full-size plans, a step-by-step instruction booklet including pictures, and a complete list of additional items needed to complete the kit.
The addition of Dare Design airplanes to the Brodak family helped make Brodak the largest kit manufacturer in the world. Dare kits continue the Brodak tradition of precision engineering, attention to detail, laser accuracy and top-quality materials.
As the one-stop shop that John envisioned, Brodak Manufacturing offers more than kits. The complete line of Brodak Butyrate Dope products, which modelers have declared the best on the market, offers the largest selection of colors ever offered by one company. Brodak Butyrate Dope products are known for their high quality, even flow, and great coverage.
As you look through the thousands of products offered by Brodak Manufacturing we hope that you will find what you are looking for, and that you will recall John’s message in each Brodak Manufacturing catalog: “To everyone who has helped make Brodak Manufacturing successful, Thank You! Builders and flyers like you make everything possible. Keep up the great work!”
