Daren Graham - Cambria Funfighters Posted December 9, 2016 Author Share Posted December 9, 2016 More donations in today. Thanks guys. Keep'em coming. Much appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daren Graham - Cambria Funfighters Posted December 19, 2016 Author Share Posted December 19, 2016 I'd like to wish you all a Very Happy Christmas and thank you for all your donations. We still have until the 31 st December before this draw closes and the winner is drawn. To be in with a chance of winning the Zero just visit www.funfighters.co.uk and click the prize draw button at the top of the main page. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris Walby Posted December 21, 2016 Share Posted December 21, 2016 Any news on how the fund raising is going?........bump! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daren Graham - Cambria Funfighters Posted December 21, 2016 Author Share Posted December 21, 2016 Hi yes, So far we have raised £212.00 precisely, so that is 106 entries. It'll be a nice Christmas present for Keech. Not over yet though. it would be good to get more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daren Graham - Cambria Funfighters Posted December 21, 2016 Author Share Posted December 21, 2016 Make that £214. Thanks MH. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daren Graham - Cambria Funfighters Posted December 31, 2016 Author Share Posted December 31, 2016 Hi, Just a reminder that the draw ends at midnight tonight. Any entries made after that time will still be donated to Keech but I can't enter them into the draw. I will announce the winner tommorrow on both Model flying and on the Cambria Funfighters Facebook page. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daren Graham - Cambria Funfighters Posted December 31, 2016 Author Share Posted December 31, 2016 I would like to take this opportunity to thank all those that have taken part in the draw. Also to let you all know that I have two new products which arevery nearly ready for release. One is a purpose built firewall and electric motor mount which is for the entire Funfighter range. The other I believe will be very welcome for those put off by having to hand launch the models or more likely for those who dont want to entrust the launch to a club mate. I now have a launch dolly kit. This is made up of laser cut 3mm ply and is very robust. The design is complete and I have the prototypes ready for testing. The kit is so accuratley cut that it will go together whithout glue (although I wouldn't recommend it) All you need is 3-4" wheels/Collets, depending on your site and a steerable tail wheel to complete. You may want to seal or paint the wood for Ic. The retail price for the kit is expected to be £20+ P+P, and the electric setup is £10 including postage. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mightypeesh Posted December 31, 2016 Share Posted December 31, 2016 Hi Daren. Just entered via Paypal. Cheers, Simon Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daren Graham - Cambria Funfighters Posted December 31, 2016 Author Share Posted December 31, 2016 Thanks simon. Much appreciated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daren Graham - Cambria Funfighters Posted January 1, 2017 Author Share Posted January 1, 2017 PRIZE DRAW: The winner of the Cambria Funfighters Christmas draw 2016 is.........Steve Houghton. Thank you so much for all your entries. This year we have raised £275.00 for Keech Hospice care. I have covered the cost of the kit and all Paypal fees. I think you will agree that it has been a great success. I'd also like to wish you all a happy and prosperous new year new year. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Houghton Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 Hi Daren, I`m delighted and a little excited! What a great year this is turning out to be. Many thanks for a fabulous prize. Shall I convert it to PSS, or keep it pure? I`'ll keep you informed. THRILLED! Steve Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Daren Graham - Cambria Funfighters Posted January 1, 2017 Author Share Posted January 1, 2017 I wouldn't do it PSS unless you block off the cowl front, It would be very draggy. A nice OS 46 AX is a perfect fit with the standard exhaust coming out of the cowl side a close fit. Magnets on the hatch though as the throttle arm would foul the captive nut when screwed if your not careful. I have a screw at the back and magnet at the front. Congratulations on winning it though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Harris - Moderator Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 It would be rather interesting to try both ways. I've often wondered if it actually makes any difference once the aperture is full of slightly compressed air...? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Houghton Posted January 1, 2017 Share Posted January 1, 2017 I have a Thunder Tiger 46 Pro that was earmarked for another project, but I might be persuaded to use it in the Zero first. (Don`t mention it to anyone in the PSSA, or I might be dismissed!). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Daren Graham - Cambria Funfighters Posted January 1, 2017 Author Share Posted January 1, 2017 I would imagine the answer is yes. Put a dummy engine in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Houghton Posted January 14, 2017 Share Posted January 14, 2017 By way of a fitting finale to this thread, I am pleased to report that my fabulous prize Zero kit arrived last week and I have been studying the contents eagerly. A DVD with build instructions and photos is included, which will no doubt help with any of the trickier parts of the build. It's all very nicely presented, with very clean laser cutting and virtually no burnt charcoal on the ply parts. All of the essential hardware is included; torque rods, motor mount, tank, horns, nuts, bolts, tee nuts, and even some wing joining tape. A real traditional builder's kit, and a great price (for those who have to buy theirs!). Once again, my sincere thanks to Daren for a fabulous prize and for the money raised for his charity. I have a couple of other projects to complete before I can start on the Zero, but I shall look forward to this build eagerly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daren Graham - Cambria Funfighters Posted January 15, 2017 Author Share Posted January 15, 2017 Many thanks for the kind comments Steve. I hope you enjoy it. There is currently a build blog on the Cambria Funfighters Facebook page for any one interested in having a look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Daren Graham - Cambria Funfighters Posted January 15, 2017 Author Share Posted January 15, 2017 Thanks Percy. I am a little concerned at the lack of a plan in the photos. I hope you have it safely tucked away there Steve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Houghton Posted January 19, 2017 Share Posted January 19, 2017 Don't worry, Daren. The plan was just out of shot, to avoid it hogging the photos, and to avoid infringing your copyright. However, here is half of it to set your mind at rest! The plan is very nicely printed and is accompanied by a full list of parts included in the kit (not shown), and a diagram of the laser cut sheets: I certainly am looking forward to getting stuck into this one, and have been re-reading the thread you ran for the builders of your sample kits in 2015-16 (zero build) - all very useful information. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Daren Graham - Cambria Funfighters Posted January 20, 2017 Author Share Posted January 20, 2017 Hi Steve, That's good. Theissues in the Zero build were all sorted. There is a build blog on the Cambria Funfighters Facebook page as well at the moment. Well worth a read before you build. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy Meade Posted January 20, 2017 Share Posted January 20, 2017 Steve - are you going to PSS her? I fancied getting one for that purpose, as it's something different on the slopes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steve Houghton Posted January 23, 2017 Share Posted January 23, 2017 Daren, Thanks for the Facebook info, but I don't indulge in social media (except for this forum). I hear all I need to from the rest of my family members. I thnik your build note will be perfectly adequate. Andy, Yes, my first thought was to do a PSS version (see earlier posts), but I wondered if the cowl/fuselage drag would be too much, as suggested by others. Current plan is to put some motive power on the front, but no final decisions made yet. If you can point to any similar shapes that have been successfully PSS'd, I would certainly reconsider. I know Phil has the Sea Fury (with a nicely streamlined spinner), and there are some P47s and Bearcats on the PSS website, but I expect these need quite a blow to stay aloft. Thinking cap now in place while I consider.......... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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