Fun draiser.

In an effort to raise money for "Scale Model Addict" Scott Girvan's African well appeal, I would like to present a raffle! Scott is a "youtuber" who is donating all the profits from his scale modelling show to the construction of a well in Africa. Click to visit Scott's youtube channel.

The Raffle.

The goal is to raise $200 Australian dollars (approx $150 US). For every dollar you donate, one ticket in your name will be placed in a raffle box. At the end of the donation period (i.e when $200 has been raised), two tickets will be drawn and the two winners will receive prizes.

First Place:

Warpigs: Jeff Herne at Modelers' Warehouse will donate a full set of Warpigs Piglets to the cause, valued at $60.00US.

See here: http://www.modelerswarehouse.com/warpigs/piglets.html

Knives: Two handmade custom knives of the winners choice, as made by Steve Wheeler, from Wheeler Sculpting & Knives. Valued at $250US each.

A Scale Model Addict T-shirt (SMA or Nerd Herd style). Offered by Scott Girvan.


Second Place:

JBA's model: This very special prize is an early work done by the accomplished diorama maker Jean-Bernard André. 'JBA' is considered by many as one of the best modellers on the planet. After viewing his evocative diorama work, it is hard to disagree. Click to visit JBA's website.



A SMA tuque of the winner's choice (orange or black). Offered by Scott Girvan.


How to donate/ entering the raffle.

You can donate using the Paypal donate button on my blog (in the right hand margin). Click to visit my blog and donate.

The more you donate, the better your chances of winning the raffle prizes. For example, if you donate $5, five tickets will be entered in your name. If you donate $20, twenty tickets will be entered in your name etc. This is your chance to support the African well cause, win cool merchandise, win an early work by JBA or two custom made knives!

My promise!

All of the $200 will be donated to Scale Model Addict's appeal. I will take screenshots of the donation process to assure you that what I am doing is genuine.

Chas

I've never known such a quiet bunch! Raffles are fun!

Remember, you can donate as little or as much as you like. I need to find a home for this merchandise, kindly offered as a prize by Scott Girvan.

Chas

New major prize added! The chance to win JBA's work can be yours!

Chas

Dang! How'd I miss this for so long? I'm in Chas,anice worthy cause it is!
Cheers!
Rick

Rick, thanks so much for supporting the cause.

oh Chas, I didn't see your thread So let me please precise the thing!
This was a dio I did in '99, the last one between my first series and the new one starting 2005. The tank was stuck in some water. but in the end I decided that the water work was awful as well as the idea which is a bit weak. So what you get here is a seriously damaged bit of diorama. the fig is okay, but the front of the tank used to be "underwater" so is basically unpainted and really worth hiding under sand, sea, mud, whatever you want! Som parts of the tank have to be repainted like the tracks for instance. etc..

That's cool, it does look like a gem of a model though. I'm sure the winner will appreciate it as a *collectors item* or maybe put it into a diorama...

Chas

Friendly bump. We are approaching the half way mark! Get your donations in before it's too late!

Chas

Uhhmm,did you say "bump"? Hey I get thirsty just reading about this!
Rick

Thanks for being a part of it mate. Good luck, and thanks for the bump.

good cause good fun

Cheers Alex.

I have just received a package from JBA containing his model donated to the fundraiser.

I spent about 10 minutes staring at it, mesmerised! Although JB won't say so, it's an outstanding piece of craftsmanship. The winner will be a very lucky person.

Chas

A quick video I stitched together just to update everyone on the SMA Fundraiser Raffle:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2lX7Z8-e6es

Hi mate, just a question. YOu know those knives? will they have any trouble being shipped world wide because of what they are?

Hi Martyn,

Steve says: "Been shipping them all over the World for the last 16 years. Don't anticipate problems."

Cheers,

Chas

Thanks mate, I figured it should not be a problem, great video as well.I like the 3rd option for what you could do with the model.

You're welcome mate.


That was a harsh comment of mine, I really didn't mean it! If you put it in the bin, you have something seriously wrong with your mind!

Chas

Ok I think the time is right to wrap this up. Fundraiser will end on Saturday the 6th June at 8:00PM WST. Just over a week left to get your donations in!

Chas

Another update, check it out!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vSzZNrfL8SE

Right, there you go, mate, another tenner in the bin.

Thankyou so much for your contribution Paul!

Chas

The SMA Fundraiser Raffle was a great success with a total of $130 Australian dollars raised.

In this video, the prize winners are announced!