Autistic Man Carves Modern AFV Models From Scratch

[Tim]

This is a modern topic which doesn't seem to match the date range of '45 to 2000, but I didn't think "near future" fit the bill.

This is a nice story and actually takes place near I did my armour training in Base Gagetown, New Brunswick,  Canada.  The fun comment out it for me is the young man's Dad saying he "...would rather his son be passionate about gardening instead of guns, but appreciates the focus the hobby gives his son."  LOL

Not sure how accurate these are, but they look pretty good.  These vehicles are "after my time".  In the second picture in the article, there is a close up of two of his models, which I've posted below.  I'm not sure if the turret on the one on the left matches anything, but this is all pretty good work, nonetheless.

I hope you find this inspiring:

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/new-brunswick/military-wooden-models-bouma-1.3831987

EDIT: Here's the image I mentioned above.  It's bigger here than on the article on my laptop at least!



Also posted on TWW.

[Grimjack]

As the dad of a high functioning autistic son, whose main obsession is Doctor Who, this is an inspiring news item.

Now, can I get him to sculpt a full size Dalek?

[Earther]

That's really cool. I love the fact he will be presenting a model to a Colonel.

My eldest daughter is also high functioning, but she is tightly focussed on photography and Sherlock…  No models for me! 

[grant]

Has anyone told Full Battle Rattle about these?

They need LAVs like the worst thing going. Get this kid a deal.