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Hi Steve and Guys, I am still working on the CAD files, and will then do some more testing. I just need more time!! Trust me, Xfire will live again. Cheers for now Pete

First tests on cutting parts has gone well, some more work necessary, but the signs are looking hopeful!

Hi Guys, Latest update for you on the progress of a revitalised Crossfire. I have now received the .dxf files from my daughter's partner and will start work on experimenting with laser cutting the parts in the near future. It won't be a quick process for me, but I'm sure that I will have made some positive progress by the end of this year.

Richard, if you let me have your email address, I'll send you a copy of the build instructions Pete

Hi Richard, Progress is quite slow, at present, but I am still working on the project. I will update the forum when I have more updates. Cheers

Hi Andrew, yes, that's right, but I am hoping to laser cut those parts and supply as a short kit only. Keep your eye on this forum, but it will be a while yet. Cheers. Pete

Hi Phil, Your suggestion is most welcome. If you can get the plan copies as well as the rib profiles etc, I will be happy to cover any expenses that you incur. I was thinking that maybe a laser cut or CNC short kit may be the way to go, as I have got both a laser engraver/cutter and a CNC machine to keep my grey cells alive! Cheers for now. Pete

I am in the process of trying to locate the necessary info etc, but it may take a while. The other consideration I have to bear in mind is the current cost of balsa . it is now about 2 - 3 times more expensive, so whereas I was selling a kit for £60, would folk be prepared to pay £120 -150 these days?

Hi Guys, Somewhat late, but I've only just found this topic. I'm the Pete Ross that bought the rights to manufacture and sell the Crossfire kit back in 2002. I sold well over 300 kits, and only had 2 rejects - one who thought the kit was ARTF, and one other who didn't build the wing as per instructions, found it flew like a dog, complained, and when I suggested he rebuild the wing correctly, he came back and told me it was the best flying machine ever! I stopped selling Crossfire when I was spending more on advertising than I was making in sales! Recently, I thought I would resurrect the kit, having bought a laser cutter and so could cut ribs and formers etc. Plans were going well in transferring the drawings to CAD, when disaster struck. My workshop caught fire and was totally destroyed, with all my 17 models, plans, drawings etc. I am hoping to start again, but I need a copy of the build plan, so until I can find one, it's all on hold. The only modification that I made to Howard's brilliant design, was to change the 1/4 x 1/8 balsa wing spars for 1/4 x 1/8 spruce, as we were using brushless motors and LiPos rather than the 510 buggy motor and 6 Nicad cells that it was designed for! I'll keep you posted on any progress that I make, if you're interested. Cheers Pete