I recall there was a young man who tragically passed away from cancer about two years ago who had custom-painted a number of GP-38's in the NYA color scheme (including authentic decaling). These models -- or at least his initial one -- was available for sale at Willis Hobbies in Mineola. Does anyone know if the remaining engines he completed will be offered for sale at some point?
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HO scale NYA engines (an inquiry)
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That man was George Hunka. His models were sold off at RMLI's Railfest last August. I was lucky enough to pick up 3 Conrail units. His mother may still be able to be contacted about buying off whatever is left, if anything. I remember her being behind the booth with Steve Torborg of Locomotive 35.
Speakin' of custom painted, Anybody interested in painting a G scale GP38-2 in NYA livery?
I had thouts about painting a G scale Geep into NYA and LIRR but dont have the equpt to do it.
but yeah, if for the idea.
but yeah, if for the idea.
Did George Hunka paint the HO scale NYA Geeps that were given out as annual safety awards a few years back?
I lucked out by picking up a beautifully custom-painted SW-1000 in the NYA paint-scheme. The model was decalled for engine 106. There were two models available earlier in the day, so I got lucky when I came by the table later on as they were down to the one unit. I asked if they did a GP-38 and was told that if the customer wants one it's up to the customer to supply the model.
The vendor is Gold Spike Hobbies. They can be contacted at:
www.goldspikehobbies.com
I'll try amd get a picture downloaded at some point.
The vendor is Gold Spike Hobbies. They can be contacted at:
www.goldspikehobbies.com
I'll try amd get a picture downloaded at some point.