Kevin Klein
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And the rollers keep rolling alongFinaly finished the Old Smokey conversion.
It was about 5 below this morning when I took these photos with no gloves, almost froze my pinkies off. 
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Mister Occlusion
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Lovely 
Have to look at it hard to see that it's a Wilesco underneath.
The flywheel is particularly striking.
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Sandman
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That just takes my breath away.
The missus has just seen it and said, "Why can't you collect something like that? At least it's nice to look at."
That's me told then. 
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IndianaRog
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Kevin, you are the undisputed king at Old Smoky conversions...that is really gorgeous. I love the roof's you build for them and the rusty looking finish applied to the firebox. Next one I do will blatently steal some of your techniques!!!
thanks for sharing,
Roger
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Rob
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that really beats them all kevin. really, really nice. the back wheels look a bit like wallace and stevens ones, like on the advance.
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johnreid
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Oh my, that one sure puts my efforts to shame. That is such a good job. 
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Nick
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Once again you have created an amazing engine. I love the firebox. You should consider entering an engine for engine of the month.
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Les
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Very nice, well done.
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seven.mpd
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Nice job !
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Garratt100
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Wow - well done, that is a super job!
Chris.
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toxx
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... excellent job, Kevin! I salute!
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andysleigh
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marvelous job their kev.
i shall how to get a wilesco roller now 
how did you do all the spots on the firebox, and how did you do the outer back wheel parts
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Kevin Klein
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Thanks again. It should be said that the colors on the pics arent shown exacaly true. The orange is actualy red, and the wheels are a darker maroon, but the black still looks the same, duh.
Go ahead and barrow or copy any technique you like.
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Manxman
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That is very special. Another brill Old / New Smokey. I really like that. Excellent.
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8_10 Brass Cleaner
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Re: And the rollers keep rolling along | Kevin Klein wrote: | Finaly finished the Old Smokey conversion.
It was about 5 below this morning when I took these photos with no gloves, almost froze my pinkies off.
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Kevin,
That is a stunner. My hat off to you. Is it based on any particular prototype?
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Nick
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I am guessing KPK has to do with your name and I like the North Dakota 2008.
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steamyjim
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Looks great! I want to do up a Old Smokey now!
I'd fit the RC gear
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Kevin Klein
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It was'nt based on any one design, I went through my book of traction engines and steam rollers, it has lots of nice color photos that are realy good for getting ideas. I ideas from diferent examples. The book is all of english engines.
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8_10 Brass Cleaner
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| Kevin Klein wrote: | | It was'nt based on any one design, I went through my book of traction engines and steam rollers, it has lots of nice color photos that are realy good for getting ideas. I ideas from diferent examples. The book is all of english engines. |
Let me guess, was it something like ''Steam Wagons Traction Engines and Rollers'' by Brian Johnson?
The canopy is typical of one of Buncombes engines (usually an aveling), your hind wheels are like a Ruston Roller, and the rear panniers are very Wallis and Stephens.
I really like it.
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redryder
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WOW KEVIN !!!!!
Fabulous work !!!!
Gil
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H2o vapour
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Hi Kevin,
Just want to say , That's a real nice job!!
Like the lining out
H20
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Minor1PJG
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Absolutely SUPERB
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TRAPPERKEEPER
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Great Roller Kevin, I particularly like the emblem on the front 
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syrtismajor
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Simply stunning Kevin, absolutely stunning
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steamyman
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very good.
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Kevin Klein
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Yup! The Brian Johnson book is the one I used.
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bessytractor
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oh wow, thats incredibly nice
It does make you wonder, why don't Wilesco make a bit more of an effort to make the standard Smokey a bit more aesthetically pleasing.
But these home brews are so individualistic, its great when something different comes along!
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Griffin
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That transformation really is amazing, great work there
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