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HLW Big John complete (Dunkirk Engine)

Modeling
#1

I finally finished painting my Dunkirk engine. No longer big John. I am pretty happy with the wway it came out. We also had a nice 65 degree day yesterday. Perfect day to test the engine out. I only had to dig out the back of the layout from a snow drift that does not want to go away. Dunkirk on the display track with the wood sides and without(I think I like it without the wood sides).

I also painted the inside and addeda little detail

A few shots of the Dunkirk with rolling stock on layout

Whats left of the snow

Woody pickup with trailer

#2

Looks great Shawn.
I like the wood pile and wood chips in the cab.
Ralph

#3

Finished?? Your just getting started.

Need to clutter that deck with assorted logging and locomotive paraphenelia.

Otherwise looks great! I agree about looking better without the sides.

#4

Shawn,

Very nicely done. You have a good eye for detail. Thanks for sharing.

#5
Victor Smith said:
Need to clutter that deck with assorted logging and locomotive paraphenelia.
Fact or fiction? I'm still waiting to see pics of real cluttered locos. Anyway...

That looks great, Shawn! :smiley: Nice job!

-Brian

#6
Victor Smith said:
Finished?? Your just getting started.

Need to clutter that deck with assorted logging and locomotive paraphenelia.

Otherwise looks great! I agree about looking better without the sides.


Actually I have some chain to hang off the engine. Im waiting for it to rust before I put it on. I also have some axes etc… I just have to dig them out of the snow.

#7

Shawn, Nice job!! I like it with the side boards off. Don’t clutter it too much…in real life loose items would have fallen off!( I spent a summer as a fireman on a little tourist RR,I was amazed how much an engine bounces and lurches).

#8

Shawn,

Are you coming to YorK? I’d sure like to see that engine in person and take some comparison pictures next to my Heisler and Climax.

#9
Ric Golding said:
Shawn,

Are you coming to YorK? I’d sure like to see that engine in person and take some comparison pictures next to my Heisler and Climax.


I really want to go but im not sure if I can make it, if I do go it will be the friday. I have to work the weekend plus with the new baby and three hour drive it might be hard to escape. I will keep you posted if I do go.

#10
Ric Golding said:
Shawn,

Are you coming to YorK? I’d sure like to see that engine in person and take some comparison pictures next to my Heisler and Climax.


I might actually be able to make it. What times does it start on friday the 27th and how much for the day. If I go I will bring the Dunkirk, should I bring anything else?

#11

According to my latest spy report…

Breakfast at the Starlight Diner 0730
Arrive at fairfgrounds Memorial Hall 0845
ECLSTS Doors open to public 0900
ECLSTS Doors close to public 1800
Cocktails at Starlight Diner 1815 :smiley:

BTW - My drive is just over 4 hours. I’m going to try and make Breakfast on Friday.