mattingleycustom Posted February 13 Share Posted February 13 Just spotted something: ... there's something wrong with this numberplate 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Tim Dubya Posted February 13 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 13 On 12/02/2024 at 12:40, 2ManySpams said: 4666 I have the devil's pannier, where do you guys get your loco plates? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Graham T Posted February 13 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 13 2 hours ago, Tim Dubya said: I have the devil's pannier, where do you guys get your loco plates? I've used etched ones from Light Railway Stores and 3D transfers from Railtec - both are excellent in my opinion! 3 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold gwrrob Posted February 13 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 13 (edited) 3 hours ago, Tim Dubya said: I have the devil's pannier, where do you guys get your loco plates? Fox for me , 247 a close second. https://www.fox-transfers.co.uk/gwr-cabside-numberplates-4666 Edited February 13 by gwrrob added detail. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold 57xx Posted February 13 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 13 2 hours ago, Tim Dubya said: I have the devil's pannier, where do you guys get your loco plates? I've had a load of @Quarryscapes before, nicely etched. Not sure if he still does them though. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrWolf Posted February 13 Share Posted February 13 I got the plates for 23, 530 and my Collett goods from 247 Developments, very pleased with them and a quick turnaround. 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Fatadder Posted February 13 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 13 For non named locos I use the custom plates from narrow planet, they need painting but are cheaper than everyone else 1 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Wright Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 (edited) Robin has kindly suggested I put the following on here, seeing that it's a GWR-themed thread........... These locos were built by Peter Lawson who, sadly, because of age/infirmity is no longer able to model. They're therefore offered for sale, with 10% of proceeds going to Cancer Research UK. Prices are negotiable.......... All run really well. A K's 43XX (though not K's mechanics). £100.00. A K's 57XX (though not K's mechanics). £80.00. A Little Engines WR ROD. £140.00. An M&L 78XX. £140.00. A Nu-Cast 57XX. £80.00. A Nu-Cast 45XX (Portescap). £170.00. A South Eastern Finecast 51XX. £110.00. A South Eastern Finecast 6959 (Portescap). £140.00. A South Eastern Finecast Castle (Portescap). £170.00. And, a Westward Grange. £150.00. Anyone interested, please PM me. Thanks in anticipation. Postage (guaranteed/insured delivery) will be £10.00. Apologies for duplicated images (I don't know how!). Edited February 14 by Tony Wright to add something 11 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tony Wright Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 16 hours ago, mattingleycustom said: Just spotted something: ... there's something wrong with this numberplate Good morning, Wrong style of '9'? This is proper Gill Sans, though all SR (BR) locos' front plates should have the incorrect curly-tailed '6's and '9's. Regards, Tony. 2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium 2ManySpams Posted February 14 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 14 1 hour ago, Tony Wright said: Good morning, Wrong style of '9'? This is proper Gill Sans, though all SR (BR) locos' front plates should have the incorrect curly-tailed '6's and '9's. Regards, Tony. Certainly isn't the original plate: To be honest, none of the numerals look quite right, and the spacing is off. You'd like to think an organisation like the NRM would get stuff like this right. 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Dunsignalling Posted February 14 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 14 (edited) 5 minutes ago, 2ManySpams said: Certainly isn't the original plate: To be honest, none of the numerals look quite right, and the spacing is off. You'd like to think an organisation like the NRM would get stuff like this right. The NRM plate looks like a wooden one to me. Edited February 14 by Dunsignalling 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattingleycustom Posted February 14 Share Posted February 14 1 hour ago, 2ManySpams said: Certainly isn't the original plate: To be honest, none of the numerals look quite right, and the spacing is off. You'd like to think an organisation like the NRM would get stuff like this right. Oh, the NRM are quite proficient at it, the '4468' on the front of Mallard is too small. You'd think a museum would do some proper research, like look at a photograph from the time she broke the speed record. Glenn 1 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Ian Hargrave Posted February 15 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 15 I bring you good Dapol news. Look on Rails website.The first 3 Toplight versions have arrived.So yesterday’s news was correct. 7 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Fatadder Posted February 15 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 15 Hoping someone on here might be able to do me a favour I am trying to confirm the 1947 livery of curved frame Bulldog 3335, apparently there is a photo in the Maidment book on small wheel GWR 4-4-0s which alas is not in my library. Hoping someone on here may have a copy and be able to have a quick look to see if they think it is painted in green or black before I get the paints out on this 9 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Clearwater Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 (edited) 4 minutes ago, The Fatadder said: Hoping someone on here might be able to do me a favour I am trying to confirm the 1947 livery of curved frame Bulldog 3335, apparently there is a photo in the Maidment book on small wheel GWR 4-4-0s which alas is not in my library. Hoping someone on here may have a copy and be able to have a quick look to see if they think it is painted in green or black before I get the paints out on this Hi Rich There you go. Only image of 3335 in the book Hard to tell colour though I'd suggest green? David Edited February 15 by Clearwater add detail 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Fatadder Posted February 15 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 15 Thanks, that is perfect, I would say definitely green based on the contrast between the cab and the black outside frames. Which I am quite happy seeing as there is a tin of newly ordered GWR green arriving sometime this afternoon. 2 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold gwrrob Posted February 15 Author RMweb Gold Share Posted February 15 1 hour ago, Ian Hargrave said: I bring you good Dapol news. Look on Rails website.The first 3 Toplight versions have arrived.So yesterday’s news was correct. Not the ones I ordered.😟 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Captain Kernow Posted February 15 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 15 40 minutes ago, The Fatadder said: Hoping someone on here might be able to do me a favour I am trying to confirm the 1947 livery of curved frame Bulldog 3335, apparently there is a photo in the Maidment book on small wheel GWR 4-4-0s which alas is not in my library. Hoping someone on here may have a copy and be able to have a quick look to see if they think it is painted in green or black before I get the paints out on this Is that a 3-D print, Rich? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold The Fatadder Posted February 15 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 15 Just now, Captain Kernow said: Is that a 3-D print, Rich? Yes, It was produced by a chap on the GWR Modelers Facebook group (I think he is the same person who is selling damaged seconds on ebay). He has done straight and curved Bulldogs, Birds and is now working on an Aberdare. The body / bogie are printed and are a straight fit on a Bachmann Earl chassis 2 6 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Fair Oak Junction Posted February 15 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 15 Ooooh, interesting. I've wanted a model of a Bulldog for a while but I don't have the skills to make the Brassmaster kit. A 3D print though..... 3 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Graham T Posted February 15 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 15 And an Aberdare sounds interesting too... 1 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mallard60022 Posted February 15 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 15 Ref (at least) Bulleid Pacific front Number Plates and the 6s and 9s. One has to be careful as several had different Plates in their lives. Check the Loco you have/want, are building, and the guise you want it in and the time/era/(day?) you want it! 34069 and 34096 in particular; (no sniggering at the back!). I've been renumbering a few and Fox kindly supplied one set that I've used recently with a choice of Front Plates as Tony has described above, that is G.S. and Curly! I think I found that I needed the G.S version on checking the photo collection Anyone else found that with Fox? We all know you need to check the Colour too, although that was less often anything other than White on Black. Sadly I doubt I'll ever get every identity correct and most of my Engines will have to cover at least half a dozen years and many Works visits. Those WR Kit builds look excellent. The castle is lovely, but has a Portescap. Great for DC of course but not my DCC outfit. Phil 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mallard60022 Posted February 15 RMweb Premium Share Posted February 15 38 minutes ago, gwrrob said: Not the ones I ordered.😟 Neither was that 96th minute equaliser! Great game I'm told. Phil 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold Captain Kernow Posted February 15 RMweb Gold Share Posted February 15 40 minutes ago, The Fatadder said: Yes, It was produced by a chap on the GWR Modelers Facebook group (I think he is the same person who is selling damaged seconds on ebay). He has done straight and curved Bulldogs, Birds and is now working on an Aberdare. The body / bogie are printed and are a straight fit on a Bachmann Earl chassis One of the best 3-D prints I've ever seen. 1 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Miss Prism Posted February 15 Share Posted February 15 3335 with a rare vacuum-cylindered early Dean 3000g with 'G W R' insignia. Date unknown. Could be wartime black. 17 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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