A WEYMOUTH jigsaw maker who famously saw his creation topple during a world record attempt is set to go even bigger to mark the Queen’s 90th birthday.

Creator Dave Evans established a record in 2013 for the biggest hand-cut puzzle at 40,756 pieces to mark the Diamond Jubilee – despite it collapsing in the final stages.

Mr Evans then faced a race against time to get the main elements back together so it could be delivered to the Sandringham Estate in Norfolk.

Mr Evans, who is based at the Old Brewery Workshops behind Hope Square, is now determined to go one better as he attempts to break his own record with a puzzle of more than 50,000 pieces to celebrate the Queen’s landmark birthday.

He is determined to be careful this time and does not want a repeat of the 2013 event when the jigsaw collapsed as he made adjustments. It took Mr Evans and four helpers more than 16 days to rebuild it.

A live stream of the event received more than 130,000 hits and appeared on shows such as Have I Got News For You, The Russell Howard Show and ITV’s New Year’s Eve Review.

Mr Evans said: “It just took those few seconds for the months of hard work to just fall apart. It was devastating.

“I thought someone might try and beat my record but no one has. I decided to do another one because of what happened last time – the jigsaw collapsing made it go viral but I don’t want to be known as the man who created the jigsaw that collapsed.”

He added: “This jigsaw will take about three or four months. The last one took 35 days to cut it all and cost me the best part of £15,000.

“It’s an expensive project which is why I am looking for sponsorship and a venue. I need a venue that is accessible to the public and sponsors so I can purchase the raw materials.

“I also want to set up another live stream. In return for £500, sponsors will be able to choose an image that will form part of a photo montage of 43 other pictures making up the surface of the jigsaw.”

On completing the jigsaw and receiving confirmation of the world record in 2013, Mr Evans donated his creation to Help for Heroes, and is looking to do the same for a different charity this year.

Anyone wishing to sponsor Mr Evans or provide a venue he is available at his store behind Hope Square, at jigsawshop@gmail.com or on 01305 784515. For more information visit worldrecordjigsaw.com