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Title: Tin can sculptures
Post by: Manky Monkey on July 23, 2012, 09:56:06 PM
Emailed to me by Triker Pete:

He used to go to all the public functions...especially the cinemas, and always carried a
sugar bag to collect empty bottles and cans.
His name was Albert "Tapper" Torney. Everyone thought he was a bit eccentric and kids would
tease and hassle him. But it was discovered he was very talented and only sold the empty bottles
and some of the cans.
After he died in 1998, (aged 86), his large collection of model cars he made from the aluminum
cans was discovered.

This goes to prove..."You Shouldn't Judge A Book by its Cover", or a sculptor by his sugar bag.



Title: Re: Tin can sculptures
Post by: Manky Monkey on July 23, 2012, 10:00:29 PM
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Title: Re: Tin can sculptures
Post by: merv on July 24, 2012, 01:27:06 AM
What a talent


Title: Re: Tin can sculptures
Post by: panthershaun on July 24, 2012, 05:15:03 AM
jeez!!! I would buy a display cabinet and have the lot on show... RIP Tapper  8) 8)


Title: Re: Tin can sculptures
Post by: kevsky on July 24, 2012, 05:13:45 PM
sheer bludy genius


Title: Re: Tin can sculptures
Post by: cunningplan on July 24, 2012, 09:38:22 PM
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http://www.sandyscancars.com/




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Title: Re: Tin can sculptures
Post by: Manky Monkey on July 24, 2012, 09:45:19 PM
Curious.


Title: Re: Tin can sculptures
Post by: morrag on July 24, 2012, 09:59:05 PM
So a hoax then Tony? at least it appears so with the Kiwi guy "Sandy" apparently responsible for these cracking models..................strange!!


Title: Re: Tin can sculptures
Post by: Manky Monkey on July 24, 2012, 10:03:31 PM
Whoever made them, they're impressive.