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20 August 2013 at 09:00 #127350
Mike Gibbs
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I'm ready to commission some nameplates for my Polly Engineering 5" gauge 0-6-0 orensterin & Koppel. With diane Carney not supplying etched plates until spring 2014 at the earliest, I'm wondering what other suppliers are around for nameplates?

I'm aware that Polly Engineering can supply them, but would like to consider options.

Any thoughts much appreciated.

Mike
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20 August 2013 at 09:00 #1206
Mike Gibbs
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20 August 2013 at 10:01 #127362
Robbo
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Mike,

Try Steve Sparrow at http://www.steamplates.co.uk. Sizes from 1" x 1/2" to full size.

Phil
20 August 2013 at 20:04 #127424
Sub Mandrel
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Consider using PCB photo etch spray, if you can find a UV lightbox and a laser printer to make the positives. Not as sharp as the 'professional' ones and take a bit of practice, but you can get good results if not 'gold medal' quality.

Neil
13 March 2018 at 09:47 #345793
RMA
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This is an old thread, but I'm trying to find a nameplate producer. I've emailed Peter's Plates and Name.Plates but didn't get any replies. Does anyone know if these have gone out of business? Any recommendation for a supplier would be appreciated. Thanks
13 March 2018 at 09:49 #345795
JasonB
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Try Steamplates
21 March 2018 at 08:47 #346919
Adam Cro
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Hope not a problem posting this but I can offer cast nameplates to your design, feel free to get in touch and I can give more details if interested.

Adam
21 March 2018 at 10:13 #346929
Clive India
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Recommend **LINK**
21 March 2018 at 11:41 #346933
RMA
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Thanks for the above replies. I have already tried Nameplates…..no reply. I'll give Steamplates a try, but they want dimensions etc before quoting and I don't know what they will be. Thanks Adam, I'll pm you if no response from the others.
21 March 2018 at 14:53 #346943
Dennis Rayner
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You could try Guilplates – I've just used them for some works plates. No website but see **LINK** Very reasonable prices.
21 March 2018 at 17:17 #346958
Brian Sweeting 2
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Posted by RMA on 21/03/2018 11:41:49:

Thanks for the above replies. I have already tried Nameplates…..no reply. I'll give Steamplates a try, but they want dimensions etc before quoting and I don't know what they will be. Thanks Adam, I'll pm you if no response from the others.

I much doubt if any manufacturer can quote a price if they don't know what size the end product is going to be

Prices per letter or per inch (mm) are not the norm for this type of item.
21 March 2018 at 17:43 #346965
RMA
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Thanks Dennis, I might give them a ring.

Brian, I would have thought a company making these things all the time, would have some idea as to the size for nameplates for a 3.5in gauge Britannia if I told them which plates I want. All I want to know at this stage is (a) can they do them and (b) a ball park figure. I'll get in touch with them and see if they can help.

Thanks for your help anyway. I'm a bit surprised that no one on this forum has built the 3.5in Brit. I've had no responses so far on another thread. Would like to chat with someone who has completed this model.
22 March 2018 at 10:10 #347060
Adam Cro
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No problem, I know for myself I generally need an X & Y dimension to get a ball park as I don't just do plates all the time but I have some guide prices for rough sizes.

I have my grandfathers 3 1/2" Brit so in this case can go away and measure that up if that is what you were after. If you have questions on the loco I've had his apart in the past so can try help there.

Adam
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