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    Such tragic news, he had so much more to do in life with those huge skills he had and it has all been cut short and we have lost a true friend if only on the internet where we all met. A damn fine bloke sums it up.
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    Gone but will not be forgotten to Trev;s family condolences.

    Trev you gave so much inspiration the WiP's the photo's thanks. On Saturday Sue & I were taking more motorbike photos for you.

    A big hole will be felt on this forum.
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    I was talking to Fletty earlier as we acknowledge Trevor spent most of his time behind the camera. Here are a few more pics of the man. Even his introduction to the lathe.





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    Truly so sad. Trev has been a huge inspiration to my woodwork and my amateur photography. I have been looking for his posts daily for a couple of years now as I am sure so have many other forumites.
    RIP Trev

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    I'm another who never met Trevor personally but was touched by his genius with his builds.
    A sad day for the forum and his family, my condolences to them.
    Ian
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    If you deal with the lowest bidder it is well to add something for the risk you run.
    And if you do that, you will have enough to pay for something better"

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    Trevors Indian

    Well now where do I start
    I know an Indian bike with many a part
    But hell, where to find all the bits
    Maybe to the recyclers and rubbish tips

    The motor looks tricky so that’s the first
    Much head scratching and inspiration in bursts
    MDF, nuts and bolts from past uses unknown
    Even a credit card into the mix is thrown

    As time went by and the Indian grew
    His postings gathered an admiring crew
    With humour and good banter
    Many offered help with a ready answer

    The word began to spread
    As many in amazement scratched their head
    To follow this work of a craftsman
    All done at two third scale without a plan

    With Crowie and Dave TTC longing for a ride
    In his work Trevor takes much pride
    But as Trevor of late has said
    All this I have done without a decent shed
    With photos and MS paint along the way
    Such detail has many stare in dismay
    For many an eye will never know
    That this masterpiece will never go

    To each of us much joy he has given
    Like all great artists he has a passion
    As the creative juices ebb and flow
    With anticipation we saw the Indian grow

    As Trevor has said in posts past
    This Indian will not be the last
    Into my mix of bikes I will throw
    Another one , the renowned Brough

    And as we neared the end of this build
    With our curiosity waiting to be filled
    We applaud you for your talents rare
    We thank you too for letting us share

    So we the undersigned do declare
    This work of art so very rare
    From mundane junk the ability to make
    Leaves many an artisan in your wake


    The following is a sample of what he referred to as raw materials which he refined

    Aluminium can

    Ball point pens
    Belt from vacuum cleaner
    Bicycle spokes
    Bicycle wheels
    Body filler
    Car brake line
    Chopstick
    Coffee tin lid
    Copper pipe
    Corn flakes box
    Fencing wire
    Fibre glass
    Garden hose reel
    Handle of a feather duster
    Handle of old washing trolley Imagination
    MDF
    Metal curtain rod
    Metal clothes horse
    Old credit card
    Old electrical parts from a car
    Old vinyl jacket
    Patience
    Part of a broom handle
    Pencil
    Pieces from a base ball bat
    Plastic imitation crystal tray
    Plastic measuring cup
    Power cord from an old iron
    PVC pipe
    Skill
    Suitcase
    Tea leaf strainer
    Throat of a vase
    Timber
    Toothpicks
    Torch
    Twist tires from bread loaf
    Vicks inhaler
    Wire from a 1930’s radio
    Wooden spoon

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    And here's the photo of Trev receiving and reading Ray ditty.....

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    I will miss Trev's photos
    I will miss Trev's ingenuity
    I will miss Trev's attention to detail
    But most of all I will miss Trev's honesty
    RIP

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    fletty kindly rang me this morning with this dreadful news. Lola and I are just shocked, and send our condolences to his family and friends. A near genius creative soul taken way before his time should have been up.

    We met Trev for the first time at DaveTTC's first Jerilderie FGT in 2014, and we both took an instant really big shine to him (as did everyone I think, and Lola & I are very attracted to left fielders). Later that year he undertook the massive drive from Mildura to here (Katoomba, just west of Sydney) for one of our FGTs, and we were humbled that he would come from so very far to be with us all.

    Just a damned fine human being, who had come to terms with the hand that was dealt to him (high functioning Autistic spectrum, which explains his amazing attention to minute detail) and then made the most of it. Like us, Trev had no problem with people knowing what his so-called disability was. In his case, like us, it was actually viewed as an ability to be used. We had some excellent discussions about mental health issues, and how to wring the best out of them - turn them into positive, rather than labour under a weight (well, most of the time).

    What a hoot of a guy - you took Trev as you found him - and we really liked what we found!

    Vale old mate, go well. They may not have any MDF scraps where you end up, but I'd be very sure you'll find a way around that. You will certainly be sadly missed here.



    This is a message from Lola (she's typing):
    Hi guys, it's sad to come home to the news of Trev's passing. Today at work my colleagues and I had a conversation about learning disabilities and how NOT being a neurotypical doesn't necessarily impair a learning process. Case in point: Trev. I briefed my colleagues about his enormous talent at what he did and how he managed to learn what he was interested in better than most (and this was just a few hours ago - spooky).
    I will cherish his points of view on life in general, and his sense of humour in particular.
    Trev, a talent, a dad, a friend. My thoughts are with his sons and his friends.
    Regards, FenceFurniture

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    Quote Originally Posted by Simplicity View Post
    I never met Trevor in person,but I only ever heard kind words spoken of him.
    Sad that you missed that treat Matt - I believe he was right up your street.
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    Hearing this news is far worse than hearing of the passing of a well known and respected celebrity (I guess that was him anyway). I only even met Trev once and that occasion he left memories of a fantastic bloke with so much talent and diverse knowledge that many of us could only dream of aspiring to. His respect and appreciation for everything that nature has provided, and respect for anyone he considered has tried to do the right thing in life will never be forgotten.
    We will all miss his marvelous talents here on the forum, whether it be his photography or his builds, his legend will live on.
    I am sure his name will get mentioned quite a few times when something extraordinary is posted.
    My condolences to all Trev's family especially Tayne, and all the people he has touched during his amazing life.
    There's not many like him. RIP Trev.

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    Quote Originally Posted by FenceFurniture View Post
    Sad that you missed that treat Matt - I believe he was right up your street.
    Thanks Brett

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    What can I say that has not already been said.

    Add me to the list of those who have never met Trev in person but have been touched and inspired by his genius.

    I loved reading his threads.

    Rip Trev

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    His threads really showed what is possible with bits and pieces other people throw in the garbage can. Amazing attention to detail and he did everything to show how he did it. Not to brag, but to teach and document for other people. Now, wherever he is, he can show all of them what he has made, and he has all the right to brag about it.

    You will be missed both on and off the forum.

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    I have not been on much lately and come on to find this very sad news of Trev, I would also like to send my condolences from this side of the globe.

    He was a fantastic model maker and could always see a part for one of his fantastic creations from the smallest of pieces that many would throw into the bin, He will certainly be missed here in the toymaking section of the forum.

    Rest in peace Trev

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