1/10th scale Blackburn Beverley.

[MalcolmDouglasPorter]

Sorry to bore you all rigid with my health issues, but had a third spell in hospital in five weeks. Back home but still too unfit to do much. Had 1.1/2 gallons of fluid drained off of my gut cavity and all that goes with that procedure. I expect it will be several weeks more before I can resume the model. I may have to cancel my display at Gaydon at this rate. I hope not but we'll see?

[paul needham]

Good to see you back on the forum Malcolm, hope all is going well with you. regards, Paul.

[Dave Berry 2911]

Hi Malcolm,
Hope you're OK. Has your health allowed you to do any more work on the Beverley?

[Lynne Roberts]

Received this email from Pat Porter today:

This is to let you know that Malcolm passed away on Thursday last. He was in the process of building a Beverley and I understand he had arranged with someone in the association to carry on with the build if he was unable to finish it. I can't remember the name of that person so this is something of a needle in a haystack. Malcolm had a blog on here I believe which was very popular, with many people following his progress. If you can help me trace the person who can carry on this project I would be most grateful. Thank you,

If the person mentioned can contact me, I will give them contact details.

Lynne

[Dave Berry 2911]

How sad.
I never met Malcolm, but his enthusiasm for the hobby came across in his build thread.
I hope someone can complete the Beverley in his memory.
R.I.P. Malcolm.

[Alan Cantwell 1131]

Oh, what a horrid shame, my condolences, he was one keen guy, i, and many others enjoyed his enthusiasm, and skill, his contribution to this site will be sadly missed, i hope someone will take on his project, and give it the attention it needs and deserves, R.I.P Malcom,

[Bob Thompson1894]

Sad to hear. A great project needs completion.

[Euan Galloway]

Really sad to hear Malcolm has passed away , never met him but always entertained by his numerous posts.
I hope that someone can finish off his model for him
Thoughts are with his family ,
Euan.

[paul needham]

Very sad news indeed, having got to know Malcolm, he was not only very enthuastic with the build but also a very methodical and a very nice person.
He will be missed very much on the forum for his build updates on the Beverley.
My condolences to his wife and family.

[stuart knowles 1611]

Awful news, so sad. Condolencies to all of Malcolm's family & friends

stu k

[Karl mander]

I must echo the above posts and state my sadness at Malcolm's death. Unfortunately I never got to meet him however was a great admirer of his dedication and courage to take on such a challenge even when seriously ill.

The great sadness is that he did not get to see his wonderful creation take to the air,how utterly frustrating for him.Let this be a lesson to us all, we never know what's around the corner so make the most of every day.

Condolences to his friends and family.

Karl

[David Brown]

A sad loss, I have enjoyed following Malcolm's build thread. It would be great to see his dream completed in his memory.
Dave

[David Brown]

Thinking forward to helping get Malcolm's Beverley finished, if any help with the undercarriage is needed by the member who is going to take on the build I will gladly donate any parts needed to be machined.

Dave

[Ben Catley]

Very sad news indeed. This thread was a everyday hit for me, his enthusiasm and determination was a inspiration , such a loss

[tony hooper]

This is indeed a sad loss - Malcolm epitomised the "back to basics" spirit of non ARTF builds and it is obvious from the "hit counts" on the thread he created about his project that a large number of modellers visited his site regularly. Just prior to his death I had been in touch with him to encourage him to display his model at Gaydon in October. He told me that Paul Needham had offered to transport it for him.
I do hope some effort can be made to encourage his family to let this happen - I had already set aside the space in the main gallery for him.

[DAVE JOHNSON]

Tony/all---its already been sorted with the Family--Paul will be transporting the Beverley to Gaydon for display

[paul needham]

I have recived an email from Mrs Porter today with details of Malcolm's funeral, it will be on Thursday 8th October. The service commences at St Botolph's, Saxilby LN1 2RX at 1.00 pm with refreshments after at The Anglers, just down the road from the church.
Could anyone wishing to attend please let me know so that I can advise Mrs Porter so that she can have an idear how many to cater for. Best to text 07949214282