I have been designing and making a new model of Smoke machine for MMB.
In conjunction with Mark, we have thought, "wouldn't it be nice to see the actual unit" instead of hiding it away in the boat.
To this end, I have made a fully working unit which simulates the open deck boats of yester year. This unit is the vertical boiler type and Mark is working on the horizontal boiler type, and hopes to produce them in partial Kit form. For example the working boiler will be supplied but it's up to the buyer to clad it in timber (supplied) and maybe fit excess pipes and guages to simulate a real working engine. The advantage is , of course, that you will not need a Boiler certifcate, and also it would keep your costs down.
I have made a You Tube film to show it in action and you will see it's all one unit, running from 24 volts DC. There is no need for a separate supply voltage for the fan as it's controlled from the main supply. I saw no need for a speed controller on the smoke, as 'a boiler on show' usually keep steaming.
I have shown a picture of a Springer with it placed on top and decided to make a complete new open top springer, containing this unit. Just need the skipper sitting in the stern. (now where have I seen that before ?)
It's a way to go before we can fabricate these, but if there enough interest, we could produce them.
If you have any enquiries then please talk to Mark on 01633 431010.
enjoy
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CjW-wtjm0-4ken
