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Re: 365 Day Challenge
« Reply #885 on: December 26, 2024, 08:26:00 pm »
Board mounted and not tin based ..... yeah, I'd say that was a super bargain to be sure!

I managed to score a tin base #30 a few months back that was essentially like new, nearly unfired, but with a slight dent in the top of the boiler. The dent came out pretty easily and almost completely, to where you have to really look for it and know it was there to begin with. Felt like I scored pretty good on that one at $67, but with S&H plus tax it came to a bit over $90. Still, one heck of a deal on a fairly rare engine.

Your wood base is even rarer I'd say!
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Re: 365 Day Challenge
« Reply #886 on: December 27, 2024, 01:36:47 pm »
Mine had $14 shipping by and I could tell the seller didn’t want to pay any more than that! Was tight in the box with the base against the top and bottom and boiler top against the bottom of the box, no packing material. It’s a miracle it wasn’t dropped one time denting the boiler!
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Re: 365 Day Challenge
« Reply #887 on: December 27, 2024, 01:38:32 pm »
Day 362: found another Doll house! 😂

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Re: 365 Day Challenge
« Reply #888 on: December 29, 2024, 12:56:45 pm »
Day 363: didn’t get this posted yesterday because the weatherman lied and it was raining so I couldn’t get any pictures 😂

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Re: 365 Day Challenge
« Reply #889 on: December 29, 2024, 12:58:41 pm »
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Re: 365 Day Challenge
« Reply #890 on: December 29, 2024, 01:14:52 pm »
Wasn't there a movie titled "Pretty in Red"?

Don't think they had Wilesco in the title nor credits however!?!?    ;c)
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Re: 365 Day Challenge
« Reply #891 on: December 29, 2024, 07:47:10 pm »
The red/brass combo sure goes well together, I like it on my D21 and D12 too!

Wondering if the number on the bottom of the base means anything? 244th built??
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Re: 365 Day Challenge
« Reply #892 on: December 29, 2024, 09:32:01 pm »
That is a sharp engine (looks unfired) I wonder if Wilesco got a bump in sales after Mamods demise ?
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Re: 365 Day Challenge
« Reply #893 on: December 29, 2024, 11:40:35 pm »
Quote from: St Paul Steam on December 29, 2024, 09:32:01 pm
That is a sharp engine (looks unfired) I wonder if Wilesco got a bump in sales after Mamods demise ?
Currently unfired, didn’t know if it would come with Esbit or gel burner… ended up ordering gel burner from Forest Classics, but I wasn’t home and it’s now sitting at the post office. Hopefully firing it in the next week or so.
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Re: 365 Day Challenge
« Reply #894 on: December 29, 2024, 11:47:49 pm »
Day 364:

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Re: 365 Day Challenge
« Reply #895 on: December 30, 2024, 02:03:44 am »
Day 365: wonder if I’ll find one more item to finish this challenge off tomorrow… 😂

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Re: 365 Day Challenge
« Reply #896 on: December 30, 2024, 09:13:20 am »
Quote from: Nick on December 29, 2024, 11:40:35 pm
Quote from: St Paul Steam on December 29, 2024, 09:32:01 pm
That is a sharp engine (looks unfired) I wonder if Wilesco got a bump in sales after Mamods demise ?
Currently unfired, didn’t know if it would come with Esbit or gel burner… ended up ordering gel burner from Forest Classics, but I wasn’t home and it’s now sitting at the post office. Hopefully firing it in the next week or so.

Just for general information, Sterno has always worked just fine for me in a standard Wilesco "tablet" burner. It does NOT leak out the holes when on fire, but rather turns sort of leathery and becomes a bit stiffer. The side holes actually help it burn better.

If concerned about the minor residue left behind, it does wash out with soap and water, or you can line the burner with foil first and then just dispose of it that way.
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Re: 365 Day Challenge
« Reply #897 on: December 30, 2024, 07:01:15 pm »
I had thought about doing that with Sterno, but I had some gel arrive today that I’ve never tried from Sterno. The weather was also decent so I headed to Lake Itasca/Mississippi Headwaters and enjoyed the day there instead. Grandpa stopped by the post office and picked up my burners for me :D

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Re: 365 Day Challenge
« Reply #898 on: December 31, 2024, 05:21:15 pm »
Day 366! I did it!! Happy New Year!!

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Re: 365 Day Challenge
« Reply #899 on: December 31, 2024, 05:23:00 pm »
Terrific effort Nick.....massive congrats mate!
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