@Bruk posted:Update:
This conversion will be a slow one. The tender will be pretty straight forward. I have chipped away at that first. But the engine has been a struggle. Due to the way things are lining up, It will require 3d printed parts. Custom Brass parts as you have seen in the past are possible to make, but if I have multiple units coming through for upgrades, I want to save some time and just go with the 3d printed part.
These parts I can draw up on my computer with some ease, but my printer will not be able to print in the required materials for certain items needed. Light holders or board holders I can make at home in PLA or ABS but anything around the smoke units such as a exhaust funnel will have to be done 3rd party in material that I can’t not print.
Here is an example of what I have been working on. I was not happy with the smoke volume out of the “stock” smoke unit through the stack. I will not be using the DSMK for this project due to the fact that there is not enough airflow from one fan to vent the smoke properly. I dont think the circuit can support two smoke motors and two resistors. Nothing is official yet, but the concepts are close. (And yes these items line up when the shell is on)
Looks great Bruk.
