RWM Steam boiler
RWM Steam boiler
Will a Janet boiler from RWM steam go onto a mamod chassis and body without modification?
Hope so, don't want to use a DreamSteam boiler
Hope so, don't want to use a DreamSteam boiler
A steam propelled life-style.
- Superbiker_uk
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Yes they will and the quality of these boilers is far superior to the DS ones IMO. Also they are serial numbered and come with a boiler test certificate/declaration of conformity. They are expertly made by Western Steam Model Engineers.Will a Janet boiler from RWM steam go onto a mamod chassis and body without modification?
The only thing to be aware of is they are Janet boilers and as such have the extra boiler insert for fitment of the pressure gauge. You should request a blanking plug for this or of course get the pressure gauge and connection pipe. You need to make a slot in the cab front for the boiler fitment in the same way as the DS boiler and also a slot for the pressure gauge pipe if you fit it this way.
- dougrail
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Be aware that PPS had TWO extra takeoffs - one for pressure gauge and one for the wee whistle they did [but regrettably, RWM doesn't]. Having seen an RWM model boiler at Pboro, it now only has ONE take off.
In regards to carving holes in the cab, you will need to as Superbiker said, make the usual central bell-shaped one for the regulator turret; and then make another indentation for the pressure gauge turret. Don't make it just the size of the pipe; you need to be able to make it tall [and wide nuff] to accommodate the takeoff as a whole.
In terms of supplies - you should automatically get the blanking plugs and o rings for them. I did with mine even though I ordered the pressure gauge in the same bundle.
As for quality? I can sure as hell attest to them. They're bloody brilliant. How do I know?
*whistles innocently*
In regards to carving holes in the cab, you will need to as Superbiker said, make the usual central bell-shaped one for the regulator turret; and then make another indentation for the pressure gauge turret. Don't make it just the size of the pipe; you need to be able to make it tall [and wide nuff] to accommodate the takeoff as a whole.
In terms of supplies - you should automatically get the blanking plugs and o rings for them. I did with mine even though I ordered the pressure gauge in the same bundle.
As for quality? I can sure as hell attest to them. They're bloody brilliant. How do I know?
*whistles innocently*
- Chris Cairns
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