Gerald Wingrove

Gerald A. Wingrove
MBE

Gerald Wingrove
Born 1934 (age 8182)
Spouse(s) Phyllis Miller Watt
Website geraldwingrove.com

Gerald A. Wingrove MBE is a model engineer and author from the United Kingdom.

Biography

Wingrove has produced extremely detailed miniature models of ships and cars for over four decades. In 1967, Wingrove quit his job as a lathe operator to create models full-time.[1] Working with his wife Phyllis, he created about four automobile models a year, always by request and usually on a 1:15 scale. His work was featured on Top Gear in 1998. In July 2000, he was made a Member of the Order of the British Empire for craftsmanship.

Publications

References

  1. Llewellin, Phil (15 November 2003). "Small is beautiful". Telegraph. Retrieved 13 November 2013.

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