Models with 48" Q-Fans?

[6axlepwr]

Are there any models that have the 48" Q-Fans molded on them?

I know the Atlas SD50/60 uses or at least should use the 52" Q-Fan. I will have to check when I get home tonight. But that does not help. I need the 48" Q-Fan.

[garethashenden]

BLMA do them. I don't know of any models that come with them, not my area of expertise I'm afraid.

[6axlepwr]

Yes, I knew I forgot to mention something.

And not the BLMA ones. Nothing against BLMA. Good stuff, but the Q fan etchings will not work. At least for me they will not. The Q-Fan has a distinctive look to it. You cannot add a flat etching to a fan base and call it a Q-Fan. The Q-Fan has a curved top. Atlas did a pretty decent job on the 52" fan. Just need something like that for the 48" Q-Fan.

[Robbman]

Kato GP50, LL/Walthers GP60, FVM GP60M & GP60B and Athearn F59PHI come to mind... maybe the Kato F40PH??

[6axlepwr]

Thanks Rob. Lots of help.

Looking over the models you listed, the best looking one appears to be on the Athearn F59PHI. No I need to find a junk F59PHI shell. Anyone have one they do not want anymore?

Or do I need to buy the whole model to get the fans? I've done dumber things to get what I have wanted one more ridiculous act won't make a difference. 

I'll give Athearn ring and see if they have any spare shells hanging around. Doubt it, but will not know unless I ask.

[Robbman]

Try Ebay... the first runs were horrible runners (some might even say junk) so you may be able to find them cheap there

[Kisatchie]

Hmm... I have a bunch of
cabooses with 48" Q-fans...

[peteski]

Thanks Rob. Lots of help.

Looking over the models you listed, the best looking one appears to be on the Athearn F59PHI. No I need to find a junk F59PHI shell. Anyone have one they do not want anymore?

Or do I need to buy the whole model to get the fans? I've done dumber things to get what I have wanted one more ridiculous act won't make a difference. 

I'll give Athearn ring and see if they have any spare shells hanging around. Doubt it, but will not know unless I ask.

Athearn does sell parts, so you might be in luck for just getting a shell.

[Spades]

Brian

Miniatures by Eric produces a 48" fan. I don't know if it is a Q fan, a 3 x2 smartphone screen it is hard to tell. 

I love your modelling.  First learned of your work from the Cannon website.  There is a tutorial on constructing diesel hoods and eventually it links to your website.  Great resource!

Greg

[6axlepwr]

If I can actually get a set of Q-Fans from the F59PHI, I will cast them for various projects. Then build a DB hatch with the bulge and Q exhaust. This might prove to be a rather fun project.

[Spades]

Brian

I don't know if you saw this topic https://www.therailwire.net/forum/index.php?topic=29171.msg312038#msg312038.  I used this method on some Athearn HO SP specific details with mixed results.  Cannon Co is not interested in producing n scale so this may be the only way to fab some parts.

Greg

[6axlepwr]

Greg,

That is a very interesting product. I did not know about it.

When you say mixed results. give me an example of your mixed results. What was not good about it and what was?

[peteski]

If there is some N scale model with the correct fans then it is very easy to make a simple open-mold (RTV rubber), then use it to cast them out or resin.

[6axlepwr]

If there is some N scale model with the correct fans then it is very easy to make a simple open-mold (RTV rubber), then use it to cast them out or resin.

Very true and that is my plan. But if Athearn actually has the shells in stock, then I will just buy what I need and cut those up.

[Alwyn Cutmore]

Brian,
The Atlas SD35 Should give you the fans your need.
Regards
Al