Meet the man making miniature model Queenslanders and helping keep the dying art alive

When people talk about Queenslander houses, you might conjure up images of raised timber cottages, tin roofs, pastels, verandas and intricate fretwork.

For Stanthorpe-based model maker Shane Donnelly, it reminds him of his youth.

“Growing up in Brisbane, I always loved the inner city — the Spring Hill, Red Hill areas and all the little Queenslanders,” he said.

Mr Donnelly’s passion for model making was ignited some 30 years ago after losing his job.

“I was laid off from work once, and I was…