jesmondcoedway Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 I am organising a small exhibition in September (watch the calendar!), and was wondering if anybody could point me in the right direction to get hold of the plaques that exhibitors can place on their layout to show they have attended and exhibited. My local DIY store only do brass ones that work out at about £4.00 each, but I have seen them done in plastic, which should be cheaper. Thanks Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paul Cram Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 You could try a sports trophy supplier. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
richard brown Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 Try a shoe repair shop my local one do plastic ones Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kenton Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 Try Timpson for acrylic plaques they have stores all over the country often in a nearby supermarket, but also do online orders. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Claude_Dreyfus Posted May 15, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 15, 2014 I used these guys... http://www.ebay.co.uk/sch/engraving_world_ltd/m.html?_nkw=&_armrs=1&_ipg=&_from I only needed to get a small number, and found that the 3" x 1" was fine. You even have the choice of font. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Bigcheeseplant Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 We used to buy them in but from this year at Railex have laser cut our own, Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Premium Mike Bellamy Posted May 15, 2014 RMweb Premium Share Posted May 15, 2014 The recent Derby Show had etched plates from Shawplan . . . . . . . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Judge Dread Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 If you design your own badge and download it onto a dongle. You can use the font of your choice along with the colour etc. Then you can take it along to your supplier of choice and they should be able to work from it. I have used this method on several occasions including a request for a larger version, on sticky back vinyl to be used as a layout name-board on it's lighting fascia. I used a local sports trophy manufacturer, who incidentally, engraves the local model railway club "silver ware". As always, I hope this helps. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold RedgateModels Posted May 15, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 15, 2014 At the Mansfield Show we use these: http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Blank-Photo-Fridge-Magnets-Packs-1-5-10-25-Large-Jumbo-Acrylic-Clear-/230741842160?pt=UK_Collectables_Kitchenalia_RL&var=&hash=item7b6917dac1 I lay out an image etc in MS Publisher and print on a cheap laser printer. Bonus is that if the layout owner does not want to display it on his layout (some don't) they can stick it on their fridge Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
RMweb Gold RedgateModels Posted May 15, 2014 RMweb Gold Share Posted May 15, 2014 The recent Derby Show had etched plates from Shawplan . . . . . . . Pricey though ...... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
steve fay Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 I searched eBay and had one recently for around £3 delivered Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Xerces Fobe2 Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 You could make your own with paper a printer and a laminator! XF Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SM42 Posted May 15, 2014 Share Posted May 15, 2014 We found a local engraver / trophy supplier in the Yellow Pages and a 3 x 1 gold brass style plaque (with adhesive pad on rear) came out at under £3 and 21 were ready for collection in a couple of days. Basically you just need to shop around a bit. (There's usually plenty of choice out here if you look hard enough and perhaps don't mind travelling a few miles, less than 10 in our case) . Andy Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
jesmondcoedway Posted May 22, 2014 Author Share Posted May 22, 2014 Many thanks for replies and suggestions. I am having some signage printed by a local company, and am considering seeing if they can include these in the deal. They can print on almost anything, so I am hopeful. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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