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Retired Engineer Displays Giant Models at Comic Convention

4/9/2026

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Steve Wainwright, a retired engineer from Peterborough, crafts supersized models of everyday items.
His creations include a giant pencil, clothes peg, and audio cassette made from wood, metal, and plastic.
He retired in 2020 at age 62.
He now spends about £2,500 and up to two weeks on each piece.
The Feel the Force Day comic book convention will feature his work in September.

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Story summary

Steve Wainwright, a retired engineer from Peterborough, crafts supersized models of everyday items.
His creations include a giant pencil, clothes peg, and audio cassette made from wood, metal, and plastic.
He retired in 2020 at age 62.
He now spends about £2,500 and up to two weeks on each piece.
The Feel the Force Day comic book convention will feature his work in September.