Guest oldlugger Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 Have you ever attached "very carefully" some etched nameplates to a treasured diesel or electric loco only to find that from certain angles the plates look crooked? How frustrating is that, knowing that the super glue will destroy the paint underneath if you try to remove them to start again? Well don't despair! Have a look at this photo of a real class 73 to cheer yourself up and see that there really is a prototype for everything:- http://www.swanagera...y08/apmw147.jpg It's a great photo of a 73, whatever. Cheers Simon Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
'CHARD Posted August 19, 2011 Share Posted August 19, 2011 There is yet hope, Simon! Thanks for posting! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenton Posted August 20, 2011 Share Posted August 20, 2011 Isn't that just a photographic flaw? I'd like to see that side on before I'm convinced. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
trisonic Posted August 20, 2011 Share Posted August 20, 2011 I'm not sure it is a flaw, just a trick of perspective combined with extreme distance compression cause by the long throw lens. I'm not a photographer; change terminology to suit! Best, Pete. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
NickL2008 Posted August 24, 2011 Share Posted August 24, 2011 73107 no longer carries the nameplate pictured there which is or was "spitfire" ... its been renamed back to its orginal name-sake "Redhill 1894-1994" ... still would like to see if the new bigger plate has been put on straight-er! NL Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Tomlinson Posted August 25, 2011 Share Posted August 25, 2011 At risk of sounding like a smarta--e, I've found a much lower risk method of fixing etched plates is to use varnish. Simply shake the tin a bit, then with a tiny amount on the end of a cocktail stick apply to the area of the loco where the plate is to be fixed. If you can keep away from the edge of the where the plate will go, then so much the better. Now go and make a brew, say five minutes later and the varnish will be starting to go tacky, then drop the plate in place as best you can. The varnish remains flexible for a good while, allowing you to make sure the plate is level and just where you want it. If a bit of varnish has escaped from under the plate, you can either leave it to dry and it should be barely noticeable, or alternatively dip the end of a clean cocktail stick in thinners and use this to carefully remove the excess. You should end up with a neat job, whereas with superglue one mistake and that lovely factory finish is messed up for good! John. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ess1uk Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 Or even worse Find out you have put the nameplates in completely the wrong place! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Karhedron Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 If a bit of varnish has escaped from under the plate, you can either leave it to dry and it should be barely noticeable, or alternatively dip the end of a clean cocktail stick in thinners and use this to carefully remove the excess. A further refinement is to use matt varnish. That way if any does escape it will be even less visible when dry. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
forest2807 Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 I've tried a variety of methods in the past, varnishes, superglue, contact adhesive..... I have now settled on double sided tape cut to size - quick, easy and neat. And no paint damage if you take 'em off! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
M Graff Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 I agree with the above, I use 3M transparent double sided tape as well. It's the one that looks like it's an ordinary office tape dispenser..... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
37255 Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 Well seeing as someone's already bumped the thread, it won't hurt for me to add... Varnish: so simple, so obvious, why didn't I think of that? Briliant! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold beast66606 Posted January 23, 2012 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 23, 2012 We've done nameplates before - search is a wonderful tool. http://www.rmweb.co....tched-nameplate Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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