Radiator for a railcar?

[Northsider]

I've tried all the usual suppliers (i.e. GRS, Brandbright, Tenmille, Swift Sixteen, SLR, Cambrian, Model Earth) but can't find a lorry-type radiator. It needs to be around 45mm square, and ideally cast. I no longer have access to a 3D printer, so STL files are no help, I'm afraid.
Does anyone know of a suitable supplier, or is a scratch-build on the cards?

 

[Rhinochugger]

I've tried all the usual suppliers (i.e. GRS, Brandbright, Tenmille, Swift Sixteen, SLR, Cambrian, Model Earth) but can't find a lorry-type radiator. It needs to be around 45mm square, and ideally cast. I no longer have access to a 3D printer, so STL files are no help, I'm afraid.
Does anyone know of a suitable supplier, or is a scratch-build on the cards?

Cambrian (before sold) was the first place I'd go.

What about the other half of Cambrian? Don't think they'd do it though The Cambrian one wasn't square from memory, more Model T Ford

 

[Rhinochugger]

I've tried all the usual suppliers (i.e. GRS, Brandbright, Tenmille, Swift Sixteen, SLR, Cambrian, Model Earth) but can't find a lorry-type radiator. It needs to be around 45mm square, and ideally cast. I no longer have access to a 3D printer, so STL files are no help, I'm afraid.
Does anyone know of a suitable supplier, or is a scratch-build on the cards?

IP Engineering?

There's a cast one - dunno the size

 

[Northsider]

IP Engineering?

There's a cast one - dunno the size

That could be worth a punt!

 

[PhilP]

Depends on the style you want?

Vehicle repair mesh + plastic or brass angle (for the frame).

Old guitar strings, or lengths of threaded rod, mounted vertically.

I have even wrapped enamelled copper wire, round wooden dowel..

PhilP.

 

[Rhinochugger]

Depends on the style you want?

Vehicle repair mesh + plastic or brass angle (for the frame).

Old guitar strings, or lengths of threaded rod, mounted vertically.

I have even wrapped enamelled copper wire, round wooden dowel..

PhilP.

You should go into business

 

[Gerard]

How about Fairground generator kits and parts?
I've checked the Fairground Models website via CHATGPT and found two possible white-metal radiator castings.

1. Scammell generator radiator
£8.50 — 1:24 scale
White-metal casting, sold separately.
Fairground models
Supplier's page
OXFORD DIECAST 1:76 Scale Scammell Showtrac Carters — Oxford Diecast
2. Scammell Showtrac radiator
£11.20 — 1:24 scale
White-metal radiator supplied with headlamps, sidelamps and bonnet handles.
Fairground models

 

[Northsider]

How about Fairground generator kits and parts?
I've checked the Fairground Models website via CHATGPT and found two possible white-metal radiator castings.

1. Scammell generator radiator
£8.50 — 1:24 scale
White-metal casting, sold separately.
Fairground models
Supplier's page
OXFORD DIECAST 1:76 Scale Scammell Showtrac Carters — Oxford Diecast
2. Scammell Showtrac radiator
£11.20 — 1:24 scale
White-metal radiator supplied with headlamps, sidelamps and bonnet handles.
Fairground models

That's exactly the kind of esoteric information I was after! I've never heard of the supplier, but have messaged them for more details. Thanks, @Gerard!

 

[SevenOfDiamonds]

can't find a lorry-type radiator

Looks like you might be sorted now (in whitemetal) . . . but on seeing your original request, I had wondered if either of these (plastic) ones might be suitable . . .



. . . but have only just located them in the garage.

The one on the left is 41mm wide and 45mm tall to the radiator cap. The one on the right is 44 mm wide and 49 mm tall (no framing at bottom of radiator).

Both are car boot acquisitions, too large for G Scale as vehicles and I suspect they are from "Indiana Jones" playsets.

Cheers

David

 

[Northsider]

Looks like you might be sorted now (in whitemetal) . . . but on seeing your original request, I had wondered if either of these (plastic) ones might be suitable . . .

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. . . but have only just located them in the garage.

The one on the left is 41mm wide and 45mm tall to the radiator cap. The one on the right is 44 mm wide and 49 mm tall (no framing at bottom of radiator).

Both are car boot acquisitions, too large for G Scale as vehicles and I suspect they are from "Indiana Jones" playsets.

Cheers

David

DM sent.