MILW 628 - Lifelike SW1200 Upgrade

[Bryn]

I think have an extra I could send you.  Or better yet, I'll trade you the tank for a set of piping!

Deal! drop me a PM with your details and I'll make some up for you Jason.

Everyone else, thanks! It was only a quick modification but it really does make a huge difference.

[Lemosteam]

@Bryn would you mind describing your bending process on that wire?  It's literally flawless with no flats in the bend area that I would have expected to see using round tipped pliers.  Truly amazing.

[Bryn]

Thanks John,

I did it all by eye using a pair of smooth jaw needle nose pliers, similar to these;

https://www.esslinger.com/amp/flat-nose-ergonomic-pliers-5-1-2-jewelry-tool/

First I make a bend just over 90 degrees, then crimp it to 180 degrees in many small steps. Repositioning the pliers each time I decrease the angle by about 20 degrees. Slow and gentle being the key, it's quite a quick process once you get the hang of it.

[wcfn100]

It looks like I had updated the file to include the filler pipes and added studs for the factory air tanks.



My printer is still mothballed.  If someone wants to slice and print the file, I can provide the .stl.  I would want someone to check the fit of the air tanks before full production.

Jason

[Ed Kapuscinski]

I'm just dropping in to cheer on folks working on EMD switchers. I love pups!!

[CRL]

Well done.

[Bryn]

Thanks all!

Jason, that looks really good. I'll see if I can find someone who could print it locally first.