D400 Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 Just a quick message of support and to say very interested in these. Renumbering with individual water-slides is a pain, and rub-down are defiantly the best option for this task. Bruce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cravensdmufan Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 Those blue locos all look superb. You have the font spot on. I have a pair of Bachmann 20's in blue that I just denumbered and removed some of the factory weathering, so your product will be very useful. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tractor_37260 Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 Dry Rub Down Transfers Coming soon a new range of bespoke dry rub down transfers for BR diesel locomotives covering the period from early '80s to privitisation. Individual locomotive number sets including numbers, data panels and depot allocation stickers based on the prototype where photographic evidence has allowed. Launching early February 2017. Please continue to monitor this thread and our website for more information. https://drdtransfers.com/ Samples look very good...... If your planning to do L/L No's both sizes of Replica versions were fine size wise but tended to be a little bit skinny in weight/font...... Regards Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimleygrid Posted January 30, 2017 Author Share Posted January 30, 2017 Me too! Can we have some old school red on white electrification warning flashes in 4mm scale please? These are a pain as waterslides. Hi Phatbob, to start with we are just going to offer transfers in single colours, so numbers etc. in either white or black to keep costs down. However, if the transfers prove successful then it is certainly something to consider in the future subject to demand and costs. Just a quick message of support and to say very interested in these. Renumbering with individual water-slides is a pain, and rub-down are defiantly the best option for this task. Bruce Thank you for your support Bruce. Those blue locos all look superb. You have the font spot on. I have a pair of Bachmann 20's in blue that I just denumbered and removed some of the factory weathering, so your product will be very useful. Thanks, Cav has done a great job on them. That is good to hear, hope we can help. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimleygrid Posted January 30, 2017 Author Share Posted January 30, 2017 (edited) Samples look very good...... If your planning to do L/L No's both sizes of Replica versions were fine size wise but tended to be a little bit skinny in weight/font...... Regards Ken Thanks Ken. Which Large Logo numbers are you referring to please? Do you mean those applied to 37401 to 416 and also the different numbers used on the Crewe built last batch of 56s? In addition some Thornaby locos received slightly thinner numbers. Is that what you mean? Edited January 30, 2017 by Grimleygrid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mike Storey Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 Good news - thanks. Will you include Multiple Unit numbers in your selection? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tractor_37260 Posted January 30, 2017 Share Posted January 30, 2017 Samples look very good...... If your planning to do L/L No's both sizes of Replica versions were fine size wise but tended to be a little bit skinny in weight/font...... Regards Ken GL Replica did 2 sizes of L/L No's - 5mm high - 37's and 5.5mm high - 47/50/56's etc height wise they were OK - but a little skinny weight/font wise.... An alternative that works well, although waterslide ! are Fox's (10mm) Gauge 1 white cab side numbers, they are also around 5mm+ but the font/weight is better. Sorry - not that familiar with 56 sized No's. When the L/L 37'4's first arrived at ED they had I believe ? "hand painted" numbers, they were smaller/more skinny than later applications when the locos were spruced up/repainted etc this is what looks like being featured on Bach L/L 37 401 once it's released. The L/L 37/4's that were based at IS depot had two sizes of numbers: 37 414/5/6 had smaller No's than those on 37 417/8/9/20/21 - 47 sized no's may ? have been used on these. Are you planning small sheets of some made up number sets, with additional numbers, covering a range of different classes etc ? HTH Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
P.C.M Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 (edited) Hi Ken, I have just checked the large numbers that Alex gave me as a sample. They do look thicker than some old Replica ones I still have. I will post up a pic or two later. Cheers Peter. Edit to add pics. 37425 number added to class 37. Two 7s rubbed onto a spare body. Left one is Replica. Edited January 31, 2017 by P.C.M 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GD Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 Thanks Ken. Which Large Logo numbers are you referring to please? Do you mean those applied to 37401 to 416 and also the different numbers used on the Crewe built last batch of 56s? In addition some Thornaby locos received slightly thinner numbers. Is that what you mean? Very excited by this news, many large logo 47s had slightly different number sizes randomly applied, will you do the curvy 7 numbers as applied by Glasgow Works during 1988/9? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tractor_37260 Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 Hi Ken, I have just checked the large numbers that Alex gave me as a sample. They do look thicker than some old Replica ones I still have. I will post up a pic or two later. Cheers Peter. Edit to add pics. 37425 number added to class 37. Two 7s rubbed onto a spare body. Left one is Replica. Hi Peter Your photos are very helpful, the numbers on - 37 425 look about spot on size and font wise, what height are they ? compared to this old photo at QS , difficult to find a side on one of the numbers/plate. although only had a quick look................. https://www.flickr.com/photos/northamptontoffeeman/6337796950/in/photolist-aE3Sed-cm9B71-BwL5i2-cBq3PL-qUuc4E-doSj7u-a651Vx-HP9emL-ELRyki-cw8sr5-coPKp5-85ov8z-a1KJKi-dVxLJB-fN1EcB-a1NB8S-dBpRMv-dBEU4M-fbMDS8-a1NzUb-cpNSgm-B6f8di-dhdToc-dBpRbM-hPHEiX-5rAxvz-hXrAq8-6S5KtF-ccQkh3-bkqZAH-nPqqqA-7NiFWw-eTaf6Q-cjMSg1-chFqBb-rhBXJ9-9xS7tu-b2d1C6-9SkgmB-9Suf3e-aa1LaV-JtgD2x-dYAQLJ-cTWzBy-bkmkuG-a1NA3w-coPPXu-9DQpeD-mWEJSP-qJnbgT 37 420 shows the larger style No's fitted to some IS 37/4's 37 414 has the smaller version - these are similar to the Replica ones......... Regards Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RBE Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 (edited) Hi all, These numbers are very good and really easy to apply. The beauty of these though is that fact that they are the correct fonts and sizes with the correct set outs as the prototype locos that they represent. This means that to apply them you just have to tape them onto the bodyside and rub. The hard work has been done at the design stage. I would love some 2mm ones. Edited January 31, 2017 by RBE Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimleygrid Posted January 31, 2017 Author Share Posted January 31, 2017 Good news - thanks. Will you include Multiple Unit numbers in your selection? Hi Mike, thank you. To start off with we will concentrate on loco numbers and if successful we can then look at wagons, multiple units and perhaps coaches. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimleygrid Posted January 31, 2017 Author Share Posted January 31, 2017 (edited) Thanks Ken and Peter. There certainly are differences between number sets on Large Logo locos, especially Scottish examples. I am sure that Graham (Flood) on this forum can provide clarification on these matters.I am by no means an expert on BR numbers, however, after months of conducting research this is what I have found out.My understanding is that 37401 to 416 were adorned with a thinner bespoke style of the BR font (see below), later on 411, and the following; 417, 418, 419 and 420 were given normal size Large Logo numbers with 406, 412 and 421 onwards receiving the smaller numbers. Thornaby used some large numbers on some of their 37/5s, these appear to be thinner. There seems to be almost a regular and bold version of the BR font. The Large Logo 37s seem to have fairly thick numbers.Some examples; 37402 'Oor Wullie' Nameplate by blackwatch55013, on Flickr 37406 'The Saltire Society' nameplate by blackwatch55013, on Flickr 37411'The Institution of Railway Signal Engineers' nameplate by blackwatch55013, on Flickr 37425 'Sir Robert McAlpine / Concrete Bob' Nameplates by blackwatch55013, on Flickr 37406 'The Saltire Society' nameplate by blackwatch55013, on Flickr Hope that helps. I am planning to offer the different styles and sizes for Large Logo 37s. Edit; If you look at this photo of 37501 you can see that the numbers are thinner, not as bold. https://flic.kr/p/9Ru33c Edited January 31, 2017 by Grimleygrid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimleygrid Posted January 31, 2017 Author Share Posted January 31, 2017 Very excited by this news, many large logo 47s had slightly different number sizes randomly applied, will you do the curvy 7 numbers as applied by Glasgow Works during 1988/9? Thanks GD, yes I am planning to offer the number sets to include the curvy 7s. In addition the different sizes as per the Scottish 47s and in some cases where locos had different sizes of numbers in the set! Hope that helps. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimleygrid Posted January 31, 2017 Author Share Posted January 31, 2017 Hi all, These numbers are very good and really easy to apply. The beauty of these though is that fact that they are the correct fonts and sizes with the correct set outs as the prototype locos that they represent. This means that to apply them you just have to tape them onto the bodyside and rub. The hard work has been done at the design stage. I would love some 2mm ones. Hi Cav, I need to conduct a test for 2mm. However, I have had some samples printed which lead me to believe that they should be fine. I will keep you updated. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tractor_37260 Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 Thanks Ken and Peter. There certainly are differences between number sets on Large Logo locos, especially Scottish examples. I am sure that Graham (Flood) on this forum can provide clarification on these matters. I am by no means an expert on BR numbers, however, after months of conducting research this is what I have found out. My understanding is that 37401 to 416 were adorned with a thinner bespoke style of the BR font (see below), later on 411, and the following; 417, 418, 419 and 420 were given normal size Large Logo numbers with 406, 412 and 421 onwards receiving the smaller numbers. Thornaby used some large numbers on some of their 37/5s, these appear to be thinner. There seems to be almost a regular and bold version of the BR font. The Large Logo 37s seem to have fairly thick numbers. Some examples; 37402 'Oor Wullie' Nameplate by blackwatch55013, on Flickr 37406 'The Saltire Society' nameplate by blackwatch55013, on Flickr 37411'The Institution of Railway Signal Engineers' nameplate by blackwatch55013, on Flickr 37425 'Sir Robert McAlpine / Concrete Bob' Nameplates by blackwatch55013, on Flickr Hope that helps. I am planning to offer the different styles and sizes for Large Logo 37s. Edit; If you look at this photo of 37501 you can see that the numbers are thinner, not as bold. Thanks Ken and Peter. There certainly are differences between number sets on Large Logo locos, especially Scottish examples. I am sure that Graham (Flood) on this forum can provide clarification on these matters. I am by no means an expert on BR numbers, however, after months of conducting research this is what I have found out. My understanding is that 37401 to 416 were adorned with a thinner bespoke style of the BR font (see below), later on 411, and the following; 417, 418, 419 and 420 were given normal size Large Logo numbers with 406, 412 and 421 onwards receiving the smaller numbers. Thornaby used some large numbers on some of their 37/5s, these appear to be thinner. There seems to be almost a regular and bold version of the BR font. The Large Logo 37s seem to have fairly thick numbers. Some examples; 37402 'Oor Wullie' Nameplate by blackwatch55013, on Flickr 37406 'The Saltire Society' nameplate by blackwatch55013, on Flickr 37411'The Institution of Railway Signal Engineers' nameplate by blackwatch55013, on Flickr 37425 'Sir Robert McAlpine / Concrete Bob' Nameplates by blackwatch55013, on Flickr 37406 'The Saltire Society' nameplate by blackwatch55013, on Flickr Hope that helps. I am planning to offer the different styles and sizes for Large Logo 37s. Edit; If you look at this photo of 37501 you can see that the numbers are thinner, not as bold. https://flic.kr/p/9Ru33c You've been busy with your research, L/L number sizes are a bit of a minefield, but I'd agree with all of the above, apart from 37 421 it had the larger no's same as 417/8/9/20 The photo of 37 402 I think shows the original smaller/skinny no's that were applied at the works during conversion to 37/4' s prior to delivery at ED. It may be a"myth" but some say these were actually hand painted/stenciled ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimleygrid Posted January 31, 2017 Author Share Posted January 31, 2017 Thanks Ken and Peter. There certainly are differences between number sets on Large Logo locos, especially Scottish examples. I am sure that Graham (Flood) on this forum can provide clarification on these matters. I am by no means an expert on BR numbers, however, after months of conducting research this is what I have found out. My understanding is that 37401 to 416 were adorned with a thinner bespoke style of the BR font (see below), later on 411, and the following; 417, 418, 419 and 420 were given normal size Large Logo numbers with 406, 412 and 421 onwards receiving the smaller numbers. Thornaby used some large numbers on some of their 37/5s, these appear to be thinner. There seems to be almost a regular and bold version of the BR font. The Large Logo 37s seem to have fairly thick numbers. Some examples; 37402 'Oor Wullie' Nameplate by blackwatch55013, on Flickr 37406 'The Saltire Society' nameplate by blackwatch55013, on Flickr 37411'The Institution of Railway Signal Engineers' nameplate by blackwatch55013, on Flickr 37425 'Sir Robert McAlpine / Concrete Bob' Nameplates by blackwatch55013, on Flickr Hope that helps. I am planning to offer the different styles and sizes for Large Logo 37s. Edit; If you look at this photo of 37501 you can see that the numbers are thinner, not as bold. Thanks Ken and Peter. There certainly are differences between number sets on Large Logo locos, especially Scottish examples. I am sure that Graham (Flood) on this forum can provide clarification on these matters. I am by no means an expert on BR numbers, however, after months of conducting research this is what I have found out. My understanding is that 37401 to 416 were adorned with a thinner bespoke style of the BR font (see below), later on 411, and the following; 417, 418, 419 and 420 were given normal size Large Logo numbers with 406, 412 and 421 onwards receiving the smaller numbers. Thornaby used some large numbers on some of their 37/5s, these appear to be thinner. There seems to be almost a regular and bold version of the BR font. The Large Logo 37s seem to have fairly thick numbers. Some examples; 37402 'Oor Wullie' Nameplate by blackwatch55013, on Flickr 37406 'The Saltire Society' nameplate by blackwatch55013, on Flickr 37411'The Institution of Railway Signal Engineers' nameplate by blackwatch55013, on Flickr 37425 'Sir Robert McAlpine / Concrete Bob' Nameplates by blackwatch55013, on Flickr 37406 'The Saltire Society' nameplate by blackwatch55013, on Flickr Hope that helps. I am planning to offer the different styles and sizes for Large Logo 37s. Edit; If you look at this photo of 37501 you can see that the numbers are thinner, not as bold. https://flic.kr/p/9Ru33c You've been busy with your research, L/L number sizes are a bit of a minefield, but I'd agree with all of the above, apart from 37 421 it had the larger no's same as 417/8/9/20 The photo of 37 402 I think shows the original smaller/skinny no's that were applied at the works during conversion to 37/4' s prior to delivery at ED. It may be a"myth" but some say these were actually hand painted/stenciled ? Apologies Ken you are correct, 421 did indeed have the larger numbers. Inverness station 24th May 1986 by Terry Callaghan, on Flickr Yes 402 has the thinner numbers as originally applied to 401 to 416, I wanted to post that to show the difference. I also heard that they were printed rather than hand painted. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
37081LochLong Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 (edited) Nice to see my photos of the numbers and namplates being used for reference Do I get a discount? hahahaJohn Edited January 31, 2017 by 37081LochLong Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tractor_37260 Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 Nice to see my photos of the numbers and namplates being used for reference Do I get a discount? hahaha John John The photos of the plates with numbers are very helpful/useful -- are they all listed in one area/place or just randomly...................... Regards Ken Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
37081LochLong Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 John The photos of the plates with numbers are very helpful/useful -- are they all listed in one area/place or just randomly...................... Regards Ken All classes are in their own albums and nameplates are in those respective albums but I also stuck them in a separate nameplate album too - https://www.flickr.com/photos/blackwatch55013/albums/72157624187444175 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KalKat Posted January 31, 2017 Share Posted January 31, 2017 Are these transfers to be only for the latter day - or will numbers and other markings for the steam era be produced? Emma Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold adb968008 Posted January 31, 2017 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 31, 2017 Steam locomotive rub down transfers are also desperately needing. Replica used to do them, but were hard to get even when available. In recent years hmrs sheet 14 (steam numbers) has been the stuff of legend to find. The few alternatives out there are for want of a better word, just rubbish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimleygrid Posted February 1, 2017 Author Share Posted February 1, 2017 Nice to see my photos of the numbers and namplates being used for reference Do I get a discount? hahaha John Hi John, your excellent photos are very useful and a great resource for modellers. Thanks for posting them on Flickr. Takes me back in time when I visit! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimleygrid Posted February 1, 2017 Author Share Posted February 1, 2017 (edited) Are these transfers to be only for the latter day - or will numbers and other markings for the steam era be produced? Emma Hi Emma and ADB968008, To start off with we are going to concentrate on the BR diesel period. It is something that we might look at and consider in the future subject to there being sufficient demand. If that were to happen, with my knowledge of steam being next to nothing, I would require some assistance in this field to produce transfers to cater for this area of modelling. Edited February 1, 2017 by Grimleygrid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grimleygrid Posted February 12, 2017 Author Share Posted February 12, 2017 Good evening, Just a quick message to say that the new website is live and the initial range has been added. https://drdtransfers.com/ Further products will be released in the near future. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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