OT: the Model Wheelwright

Jul 18, 2005 3 Replies

Sorry to mention WOOD in this context, however the Model Wheelwright used to advertise in Model Engineer mag so I may be forgiven. Is John Thompson still extant at 1 Fieldway, Fleet, Hampshire GU13



8ER? Who sources his plans now if he's gone? Mike Gray in Burns Lake, British Columbia

Not sure but found this on the web, seems to match. The answer seems nearer to you than in UK Mike d

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8ER? Who sources his plans now if he's gone? Mike Gray in Burns Lake, British Columbia

In message , Mike D writes

From a Googled website page:

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'Sadly in February 1995 John died suddenly, and his "Model Wheelwright" business ceased trading.'

This page suggests a couple of sources of John Thompson drawings:

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Regards

Pete

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