Bedlington North Posted July 12, 2019 Share Posted July 12, 2019 Hi all Would anyone be able to suggest a source where I could get a set of 4mm scale etched nameplates for 73138 "Post Haste" please? I have looked at Shawplan, Modelmaster and Fox without success. I realise that Fox offer a custom service (OK, not cheap but perhaps worthwhile if no other sources). I know this name was carried by a Class 86 and later a Class 67, but I know that the style of plates on both are definitely different and thus no use to me. Any pointers gratefully accepted thanks! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisH-UK Posted July 12, 2019 Share Posted July 12, 2019 (edited) Are you sure that 86419 used different style plates? Double checked, I see style was the same, background colour was changed. I have painted one set of black plates red. Edited July 12, 2019 by ChrisH-UK correction/clarification 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Phil Mc Posted July 13, 2019 RMweb Premium Share Posted July 13, 2019 If I need to change the background colour of plates, I paint them the appropriate colour, then when thoroughly dry (24 hours minimum) rub them on a smooth surface (the underside of my workbench, which is made from kitchen worktop, works a treat!!) to remove the paint from the letters and outer lip. Cheers, Phil. 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JeremyC Posted July 13, 2019 Share Posted July 13, 2019 (edited) Narrow Planet do a custom etching service at very reasonable prices. shop.narrowplanet.co.uk Edited July 13, 2019 by JeremyC 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bedlington North Posted July 13, 2019 Author Share Posted July 13, 2019 None of those are options I'm afraid... It seems like there are no manufacturers offering the plates in a black finish as they were fitted to the 86 and if there were they would surely offer the plates in red to suit the 73 too! The method for changing the colour by painting and wiping off wouldn't work as the full size plates weren't cast in relief. Had a look at Narrow Planet. Unfortunately their terminology is misleading. They don't do "custom" plates per se, they offer a range of plates of standard design that can have custom numbers applied, so no good. Thanks for the suggstions, I think I'll just ask Fox to make a set and cringe when the bill arrives. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisH-UK Posted July 15, 2019 Share Posted July 15, 2019 (edited) On 13/07/2019 at 17:50, Bedlington North said: The method for changing the colour by painting and wiping off wouldn't work as the full size plates weren't cast in relief. Are you sure about that? https://www.flickr.com/photos/britishrail1980sand1990s/16504719346/sizes/l Maybe I just don't understand what relief means in this context Edited July 15, 2019 by ChrisH-UK add link 1 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Steamport Southport Posted July 15, 2019 Share Posted July 15, 2019 Fox already do them. https://fox-transfers.co.uk/catalogsearch/result/?q=haste The Class 86 and 73 plates would almost certainly be the same nameplates. Normal BR cast plates. The Class 67 ones are different. https://www.flickr.com/photos/widnes_road/18855169094 Jason Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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