Advice required for model boat nameplate.

[Bob McParticipant @bobmc91481]

Nameplate for a model boat.

[Bob McParticipant @bobmc91481]

Advice needed!

Could anyone tell me where I could have a couple of nameplates for my model boat made, obviously water resistant material say brass or perspex, I have no means of making something with small text etched or carved or printed.

The nameplate is only ~ 40 x 10 mm long and need only be ~1mm thick, I don't mind paying for this, after all I have spent many hours in making the model and if I make it… it wouldn't do the model justice.

An enamelled badge type would be absolutely fantastic .. however I don't know if there is anyone doing this for 'one offs'..

I feel certain there must be someone with expertise in this subject on this forum and I would be gratefull for any advice…..Thanks…Bob.

[SteviegtrParticipant @steviegtr]

There are many companies that will make & engrave that for you. Look up on google for engravers or, look for the shops that sell trophies.

Steve.

[Andrew EntwistleParticipant @andrewentwistle]

Steve Sparrow (steamplates.co.uk) will do a good job.

[pgk pgkParticipant @pgkpgk17461]

A quick net search turned up a couple of enamel badge co's that also do name badges. While they are larger than your request it might be worth the punt to order a couple with centralised small text and cut them to size??

pgk

[steamdaveParticipant @steamdave]

I've used Peter Wood a couple of times and can thoroughly recommend his work. He's very easy to deal with and costs are reasonable and not too long to wait.

http://menp.co.uk/

The pic is of his pre-order drawings of the required plates. The originals are 2nd row, left side, 3rd row right side. Finished plates are about 1-1/8" x 7/8".

Dave
The Emerald Isle

[Bob McParticipant @bobmc91481]

Thanks everyone for your advice,

I had never thought of having an enamel badge with a smaller section I could cut off…that is a great idea…

thanks pgk and all.

rgds…Bob.

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