Mal Haddon

I thought I would give it a go...   I started modelling at school (way back in the 60's) with control line flying, a wing with an engine really, but it was fun... then rapidly moved onto 'free flight' type models, lots of running aroung the playing field at school and hoping it did'nt go too far....  there was a couple of us that were really interested and we still are today, but my best mate has moved onto jet powered helicopters now...   We then made the massive step of Radio Contol....  much more fun, but on a very limited budget whilst at school, not anything huge...  two channels.   I then joined the RN...  not much space on board for r/c planes, but there was space for r/c boats.... so I then moved over to racing hulls with a nice 10cc engine in, which I could use pratically anywhere (making sure I cleaned the salt water out!!)  However whilst on leave at home, I bumped into a fellow modeller than gave me an original trainer aircraft which he used to produce and sell... (I still have it now, a bit battered but still flying).   I then moved onto scale boats, I enjoyed the building from scatch from plans and eventually built a 5ft sea link ferry and managed to use all 5 channels on various things, and even managed to make the bow thruster work etc... however kids came along and lack of space ment I had to get rid of that one..   So now retired from the RN, but still working.... and still have the kids at home (should have gone by now... one nearly 30!!!)  and still have lack of space... however I am in the process of building a hill soarer as I now live on Portland with lots of hills with sea brezzes around... the intention, once the kids eventually move out (hopefully soon as my son is now looking......) to get back into it properly...  mind you I say that about winning the lottery too...   I am also for my sins, a fully licenced (A class) Radio Ham, and have instructed  and examined for the RSGB in CW. Play guitar in a local band. Play snooker (in season) for a local team and have little time for much else...   I am generally a laid back person, as in 1982 whilst serving on HMS Antelope was sunk in the Falklands and I am a member of SAMA. (tends to chance your outlook on life)..   thanks me in a nutshell..   Mal

Amongst other things I now play bass guitar in a local band, I have uploaded some video clips onto youtube...  if you have the time, I would appreciate you taking a look and letting me know what you think....  of the musical performance rather than the camreaman....   thanks   Direct link to my youtube page.   my bands name is   Deep Fried Bananas   Mal

Lets give this one a go then.. Mal

I will have a go too, you never know... Mal

Ill keep trying for this month too... Please Mal

Ill try again for this month too... Mal

Lets try this one then, one day my luck will turn...

Count me in too please... Mal

Stick me in for the draw too please.. all donations appreciated.. Mal

Looks like fun, could I win one please.. Mal

Looks like fun, can I win one please.. Mal

"Abracasnoofle zigzag wee bring my controller back to me....  works every time"

I would love one too, I have been away from flying models for far too long (been with r/c boats), it would be good to get back into the real stuff.. Mal