b'4Frank Kelly, Master Model Maker: 19332016Frank grew up in Melbournes northern suburbs and as aoutput of museum quality models: several dozen for himself, young man was apprenticed as a printer, travelling to workincluding one he finished on day release from hospital only each day by train. It seems that these daily journeys left aweeks before he passed away; over 100 for a NSW solicitor lasting impression on him that would later change the coursethat are now in the Powerhouse Museum, plus many on of his life. Sometime in his early 20s, Frank started to takecommission for enthusiasts in Australia, the USA and UK.an interest in building model locomotives, developing skillsFrom the earliest days, Frank adopted 4mm scale with and methods that were well ahead of his time. About 195020mm gauge track because the motors that were available Frank joined a local modelling clubVictorian Model Railwayat the time were a little large to fit into HO scale models of Society, where he remained a member for the rest of his lifeAustralian prototype locomotives. He continued to model in making many friends and admirers along the way. Franksthis scale until he finished his last locomotive despite the fact prowess with a soldering iron was formidable, in fact hethat 4mm scale is both unusual and non commercial.boasted that he could repair your false teeth with his ScopeWe are proud to have been engaged to offer for sale Franks iron while they were still in your mouth!He had a goodpersonal collection, mainly his Victorian and South Australian understanding of what detail to include in order to producemodels. On behalf of Franks partner, Gwen, his children, Colin, a convincing model and was very precise in all aspects ofPhilip, Rhonda and Dean, and his grandson, Grant, we hope that what he did. It is worth noting that all of his scratch-builthis magnificent creations will find new and appreciative homes locomotives were able to run smoothly and very slowlythrough this auction and that the catalogue will remain as a through the dual-gauge point-work on his diorama stylerecord of his craftsmanship and dedication. We would also like layout, all without the aid of DCC. to acknowledge the help Fraser Clayton has provided us, as well Franks life truly revolved around making models; he wasas permitting us to use some observations from the eulogies one of a handful in Australasia who was world renownedthat he and John McCallum delivered at Franks funeral.for his skill, and probably in the top 20 or so worldwide. HisCharles Leski & Matt Hancock for Leski Auctionstiny workshopsmaller than most ensuiteshad a prolific ContentsFrank Kelly, Master Model Maker 155 Please Note:Locomotive and rolling stock Victorian RailwaysBroad Gauge Models 128 measurements given in the South Australian RailwaysNarrow Gauge Models 2933 descriptions are intended as a general guide and South Australian RailwaysBroad Gauge Models 3447 are not precision modelist measurements.Miscellaneous Items 4852Images: Balance of the Kelly Estate 5355Lots with this symbolThe property of several vendors but featuring the collection56129 are illustrated online at:of Stationary Steam Engines formed by the late Brian Telfer ofwww.leski.com.au Tambourine Mountain, Queensland Photographs are not to scale, please check descriptions for The collection of a Melbourne Enthusiast130356 sizes and dimensions(who will now focus on his stamps and horse-racing memorabilia)Late Lots; various vendors 357363'