Match sticks - An untapped resource?

[Bushmiller]

I was sent an email with this today. I thought it might be of interest to the model makers.

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79-year-old Phil Warren from the UK spent 62 years to build this incredible fleet of 432 ships. All vessels are built entirely of matchsticks and boxes of wooden matches. The collection includes nearly 370 American and 60 British ships. Although now 79 years of age, he began creating his first boat in 1948, when he was only 17. He uses a razor blade, tweezers and sandpaper to carve the pieces and boxes, then assembles them with balsa wood glue. In total more than 650,000 matchsticks are used to create an amazing collection of 1:300 scale models. Even 1200 aircraft made even more realistic appearance to dress the decks of aircraft carriers. Regards Paul

The format is a bit weird so I have posted the pix separately

[Bushmiller]

Some more pix:

matchbox_fleet_19.jpgmatchbox_fleet_11.jpgmatchbox_fleet_12.jpgmatchbox_fleet_13.jpgmatchbox_fleet_14.jpgmatchbox_fleet_15.jpgmatchbox_fleet_16.jpgmatchbox_fleet_17.jpgmatchbox_fleet_18.jpgCERILLAS-5.jpg

Regards
Paul

[crowie]

Amazing!!

Thank you Paul for the post.....

[Repliconics]

To say Phil's work is incredible doesn't cover it.
His dedication and skill are the stuff of legend!
His a member of the Online Craftsmanship Museum.
You can see a lot of his work and links to articles and video's on the site.
Just fantastic stuff

Thanks Paul.
Cheers
Trev.

[shanesmith80]

Truly amazing !!!!

[Treecycle]

Now that is what you call dedication over a long period of time.
It is fabulous work.

[rwbuild]

Pure Gold Medal !!!!!!!!!!! That is what you call craftsmanship extraordinaire

[artme]

Absolutely stunning work!!!