New York Model, Carved In A Basement, Goes On Display

A painstakingly detailed model of New York City will go on display this week after a US truck driver spent 21 years building it in his basement as an evening hobby.
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After three decades building Chicago's miniature skyline, this model-maker is closing up shop

Cathy Tinker is closing Columbian Models & Exhibit Works, which since the 90s has been making miniatures of condo towers, ...

Truck driver spends decades carving a scale model masterpiece of New York City

Beginning in 2004, Joe Macken carved all five boroughs of New York City out of balsa wood, every site and stadium, and every ...

Truck driver’s massive TikTok-viral NYC replica makes its Big Apple debut – with museum showcase

America’s next top model is now on full display. An upstate truck driver-turned-TikTok sensation unveiled his gargantuan ...