The Bulldog smoke unit is now 'kaput' !

[centmk4]

I'm not surprised really as the heating element looked pretty knackered when I dismantled the assembly to add the spacer behind the cupped washer.

I have looked on the internet but with no result, so I just wondered if you guys knew of a supplier who has these units in stock?

The type that the Bulldog has is of the clear plastic, and as you all probably know the outlet for the plastic tubes on the Bulldog are fixed to right angled plastic elbows as opposed to the Tiger1's straight outlets? Any ideas folks? Thanks

[jonger]

Have you tried WDM or the two sellers on ebay "panzer commander" and "forgebear" the replacement units come with the plastic elbows on the end of the tubing, you just remove them if you only need to connect straight on to the top of the smoke unit which has the straight outlets.

[centmk4]

Thanks for replying Jonger. WDM are out of stock, but I will try the other two, 'panzer commander' 'forgebear' :

[lister fiend]

hi cent,
have you thought about fixing it yourself?
check this fantastic post out
http://www.rctankwarfare.co.uk/forums/v ... =33&t=5894
even if you just solder on the resistor, it will work again.
very straight foward & costing peanuts
lister

[centmk4]

Thanks for that lister fiend, it makes for extremely interesting viewing.

Has that mod actually been installed in a model ?

[lister fiend]

not sure on that one but i did do this one, from the same geezer
http://www.rctankwarfare.co.uk/forums/v ... =33&t=8027
& that definatley works.
i must confess, i diddn't bother with the aluminium tubes though
or a kevlar wick, i just wrapped the old one round it.
take the plunge, you wont regret it
lister
edit: i got the fan for £4 on ebay
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/190676088016? ... 1423.l2649
just incase your feeling adventurous

[centmk4]

Would it be possible to see your modified installation up and running in the hull amongst the other 'gubbins', as I feel the interior of the 'Bulldog' is quite restricted space wise?

[blimp]

A dead wire element can easily replaced with a 15 Ohm 3W ceramic resistor , reusing the wick .

http://i527.photobucket.com/albums/cc35 ... 02-121.jpg

. . . I also plugged/redrilled smaller wire holes in the top , to stop it leaking , but epoxy would do . It takes a little while to warm up , but is good and DEPENDABLE Ya boo suck HL !

[jarndice]

I recently bought from TANKFORCE1 on e-bay a proportional smoker, he is good to deal with and has a site worth viewing, I have been buying from him for some while, totally trustworthy. shaun

[centmk4]

Now that is really good stuff blimp! Just what I needed to hear.

Thanks, blimp and as you say, go suck nether regions, HL?