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Ernst Plank Hercules

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Hanst:
Hi, I’ve acquired a relatively well-preserved Ernst Plank Hercules steam engine. However, it has a period modification that I really don’t like. I’d like to ask for your opinion or advice on what to do with it.

The solutions I’m considering are:

Add a glass tube to the water level indicator and leave everything as a period modification.
Remove the fittings, clean it up, and replace the water level indicator in the style of Plank models (I would appreciate details of the water gauge from a Plank model—thread dimensions of the fittings, diameter of the glass tube, and a detailed photo).
Carefully remove the fittings, plug the holes, and retouch the surface.

Thank you in advance for your opinions and advice.
Hanst

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--- Quote from: Hanst on March 28, 2026, 04:01:42 PM ---Thank you in advance for your opinions and advice.

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Are you familiar with the various collector forums?

One that I look at sometimes is Office of Steam Forum https://www.officeofsteamforum.com/

Lots of folks there with opinions on what you should do with a model like this.

Gene

Hanst:
Thank you for your response

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