I just got around to reading all of the vitriol in this thread and it was fun , albeit a bit on the stupid side .
Those of us long in tooth always remember that paint coming off inside a heated chamber is no surprise. If keeping the locomotive almost pristine is a concern ( especially in rare older models ) I suggest that Andrew's solution is the way to go , although I consider it a bit less than elegant . Purchase a roll of painter's blue masking tape and then just wrap the nozzle of the fan with a turn or two. Peel off the scorched tape between uses and you are all set. This looks better than having some nose tissue sticking out on the preparation table.
Jerry
Those of us long in tooth always remember that paint coming off inside a heated chamber is no surprise. If keeping the locomotive almost pristine is a concern ( especially in rare older models ) I suggest that Andrew's solution is the way to go , although I consider it a bit less than elegant . Purchase a roll of painter's blue masking tape and then just wrap the nozzle of the fan with a turn or two. Peel off the scorched tape between uses and you are all set. This looks better than having some nose tissue sticking out on the preparation table.
Jerry
