Gerald Wingrove
| Gerald A. Wingrove MBE | |
|---|---|
 Gerald Wingrove | |
| Born | 1934 (age 81–82) |
| Spouse(s) | Phyllis Miller Watt |
| Website |
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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
- The Techniques of Ship Modeling (1974) ISBN 0-85242-366-7
- The Complete Car Modeller (1978) ISBN 0-90456-813-X
- The Model Cars of Gerald Wingrove (1979) ISBN 0-90456-812-1
- Unimat Lathe Projects: A Beginners Guide to the Lathe and How to Make Ten Useful Tools (1979) ISBN 0-90456-820-2
- The Complete Car Modeller 1 (1993) ISBN 1-86126-644-8
- Anatomy of a Bugatti Royale (1993) ISBN 0-85429-856-8
- Art of the Automobile in Miniature(2004) ISBN 1-86126-632-4
- The Complete Car Modeller 2 (2005) ISBN 1-86126-750-9
References
- ↑ Llewellin, Phil (15 November 2003). "Small is beautiful". Telegraph. Retrieved 13 November 2013.
External links
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