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J C Unis
« on: May 12, 2024, 08:44:33 pm »
This J C Unis should arrive in a few days. I don’t think the smokestack is original, but everything else appears to be ok. I haven’t found much info on these engines except for the following link.

https://www.stoomwereld.be/jc-unis-fab/

I would love to learn more about it.


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Another engine with correct smokestack?
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Re: J C Unis
« Reply #1 on: May 12, 2024, 09:04:45 pm »
Impressive paint job on the base and a nice big burner.
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Re: J C Unis
« Reply #2 on: May 12, 2024, 09:28:10 pm »
Yes, the paint scheme on the base is very interesting and unique. It looks like the manufacturer used same pattern on their smokestacks based on pictures of other engines. I hope I can find an original smokestack, as there is no way I could ever hope to reproduce that look on another stack.
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Re: J C Unis
« Reply #3 on: May 13, 2024, 10:21:52 am »
I don't know much about these engines.  However, I don't believe that all of the stacks were painted to match the base.

This one has the matching stack.  It's a fancier slide-valve mode with the firebox door:

https://www.toyenginecollector.com/toys/tag/SS112


This oscillating cylinder model doesn't have a fancy stack and it's a very complete engine with box, instructions, etc, so I think the odds are quite good that the stack is original.

https://www.toyenginecollector.com/toys/tag/SS136


This YouTube video seems to be the same engine, but with a painted stack.




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Re: J C Unis
« Reply #4 on: May 18, 2024, 03:55:28 pm »
Here's the first run on steam - kinda nice. It runs much faster on 10 pis air, so the alcohol burner it came with may need a little tweaking. I shut things down after 6-7 minutes because the boiler is small and there is no sight glass.

Happy steaming!






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