mike tugsandsheds Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 Does anyone know a manufacturer that does bespoke Etched nameplates. I'm looking to do a couple of one off Austerity type locos and need to get sole name specific plates PLease reply to post or PM me Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
(The) Youth Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 http://narrowplanet.co.uk/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
halfwit Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 Narrow Planet offer a bespoke nameplate service - I've never used them myself but others seem to rate them very highly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
'CHARD Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 Narrow Planet offer a bespoke nameplate service - I've never used them myself but others seem to rate them very highly. Yes, I have used them and the service is good. It's not an overnight service as you can understand, they prepare your artwork for the etches and then you wait for a slot in the etching process, but they explain all that when you contact them, or at least they did when I dealt with them last summer. Recommended. (I think the Austerities on Stoating Bank of this parish have NP plates, in fact!) http://www.rmweb.co.uk/community/index.php?/topic/53438-stoating-bank/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penrhos1920 Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 I made my own as I couldn't find anyone to do exactly what I wanted. It wasn't quick but I will do it again when I need some more. I drew the artwork in black, then photographed it using a film camera. Bought some etch mask and developer from Farnells. Exposed a piece of brass and developed it in the sunlight. Etched it and after several attempts I got 2 good number plates. Working out the sums to make sure that the negative was exactly the same size as the finished number plate was probably the hardest part. The rest was perseverance and dedication. I'll let you work out which railway owned this loco. The model is 4mm, so the number plate is only 4.4mm high. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike tugsandsheds Posted January 17, 2013 Author Share Posted January 17, 2013 Narrow Planet offer a bespoke nameplate service - I've never used them myself but others seem to rate them very highly. Excellent, Many Thanks:) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Arthur Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 I've used Narrow Planet too, nothing to add to what Chard has already said other than being another satisfied user. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fairburn Posted January 17, 2013 Share Posted January 17, 2013 I've used Narrow Planet too, nothing to add to what Chard has already said other than being another satisfied user. I would agree with this, took the Bold Colliery route and renamed 2nr. Hornby austerities after my two offspring... Need to get them weathered and then cleaned up to look like a pair that are much loved and well cared for. Might get the locos done too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 46444 Posted January 18, 2013 RMweb Gold Share Posted January 18, 2013 Likewise another vote for Steve at Narrow Planet. Excellent service and the nameplates are brilliant. Cheers, Mark Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium cornelius Posted January 19, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted January 19, 2013 Thanks for your votes of confidence guys. Bespoke names are exactly what we set out to provide. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike tugsandsheds Posted January 20, 2013 Author Share Posted January 20, 2013 Thanks for your votes of confidence guys. Bespoke names are exactly what we set out to provide. I have placed my order and await your response If the references are anything to go by then my plates should be brilliant ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Pulham Posted January 21, 2013 Share Posted January 21, 2013 If the references are anything to go by then my plates should be brilliant ! They are! here's an example These are 7mm but quite exquisite! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mike tugsandsheds Posted March 28, 2013 Author Share Posted March 28, 2013 My Plates have arrived Excellent Service and reasonable pricing given that they are bespoke. Thanks to all those who recommended Narrow Planet Get my firm recommendation also !! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Michael Edge Posted March 28, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 28, 2013 Someone has got Gunness confused with Irish beer Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium cornelius Posted March 28, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 28, 2013 Oh yeah! In my defence the kerning was very close on the reference photo and apparently neither Rob or I noticed! Replacements forthcoming... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wagonman Posted March 28, 2013 Share Posted March 28, 2013 I made my own as I couldn't find anyone to do exactly what I wanted. It wasn't quick but I will do it again when I need some more. I drew the artwork in black, then photographed it using a film camera. Bought some etch mask and developer from Farnells. Exposed a piece of brass and developed it in the sunlight. Etched it and after several attempts I got 2 good number plates. Working out the sums to make sure that the negative was exactly the same size as the finished number plate was probably the hardest part. The rest was perseverance and dedication. No14 number plate2.jpg I'll let you work out which railway owned this loco. The model is 4mm, so the number plate is only 4.4mm high. Alexandra (Newport) Docks & Railway Co by any chance? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium John M Upton Posted March 29, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 29, 2013 Website for Narrow Planet seems to be down, getting a Bad Gateway error. Is it just me? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium cornelius Posted March 29, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 29, 2013 Website for Narrow Planet seems to be down, getting a Bad Gateway error. Is it just me? It was, and the monitoring service didn't alert me. Back on now, apologies. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horsetan Posted March 30, 2013 Share Posted March 30, 2013 Thanks for your votes of confidence guys. Bespoke names are exactly what we set out to provide. Would you be up for making a set of German plates in 1:45 scale? They'd be for a DB Br.55 0-8-0... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium cornelius Posted March 30, 2013 RMweb Premium Share Posted March 30, 2013 Would you be up for making a set of German plates in 1:45 scale? They'd be for a DB Br.55 0-8-0... If you have photos or drawings and know what size they work out at, yep. info@narrowplanet.co.uk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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