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"Nameplates"

S.A.C Martin

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Two new sets of nameplates from Narrow Planet. I have been so impressed by this company I am making up another order as I speak. Quick to deliver, great communication, and more to the point - the nameplates are terrific.

 

The first set is for the Permanent Way Model Forum Staff Competition - I'm building a "Gresley W2" (which is an entirely fictional locomotive based on certain not built designs), and Eastern Eagle is to be its name.

 

The second set, is finally going on my K3, well over a year after I promised they would!

 

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The nameplates were painted all over red, and then carefully brushed down with wet'n'dry paper, to remove the red paint from the edges and raised letters, and to leave a red background (which I much prefer to the more usual black background of LNER style nameplates).

 

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In an alternate reality, K3 number 61823 was preserved by a young Englishman's family, and eventually given the name of his better half, Charlotte.

 

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In reality, 61823 was a birthday present to myself from my better half, and while I know it's not prototypical (at all), I felt this was one little change I could happily make to my K3. I did, after all, promise I would!

 

Until next time!

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S.A.C Martin

Where are these available from? I'd love a custom etched set of plates for a few projects I've on the go!

 

They are available from here. The company's name is Narrow Planet, the prices are out of this world good (£8 for the two sets of two nameplates, with no charge for artwork), and he delivers them as soon as each batch is finished. Great communication, great products.

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scots region

Glad to see your back, so does this company make custome nameplates? This W2, how it going? do let me know.

 

apolgies for that odd first comment, long story, I thought it was a 4-8-4 not a 4-6-4

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James Hilton

Thank you!

I note he only offers brass at present - hmm I really need Stainless Steel... I'll have a think about what could be possible, good to see the raw etch and finished product. It looks very well etched and executed - and then painted and fitted by yourself! :)

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Thanks for the positive comments, Simon!

 

James, I could do nickel silver for you if that would help - however timing would depend on when I do something else for myself in n/s.

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S.A.C Martin

Thanks for the positive comments, Simon!

 

My pleasure - but your products are simply superb. The quick turnaround time was unexpected, and a lovely surprise when I got back home today. I find that brass is perfect for my needs (which is why you will be getting an email from me shortly with a few questions...!)

 

As shown above - wonderfully etched - easy to paint - and fit. Perfect set of custom nameplates, actually. :)

 

Now the question is - what about custom headboards? :lol: ;)

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