Diesel Locomotive Nameplates

[Mr Grumpy]

I'm looking to buy some nameplates for my DJH class 47.
I need Isambard Kingdom Brunel plates and makers (crewe) plates. I think I used Severn Mill plates on my Heljan loco a few years ago and they were very good. ( See below...) Things move on and manufacturing processes change, so I wondered if anyone could advise on manufacturers they have used? I want the plates to be the best quality available and as I mentioned will require the makers plates as well.
Thanks in anticipation for your help!

 

[Heather Kay]

I've heard good things about Narrow Planet, especially for bespoke plates.

Guilplates still have their place, but for what you want, Severn Mill. No question.

 

[Mr Grumpy]

Thanks Heather!
I was very happy with my Severn Mill plates. I seem to remember they came un-painted, which isn't a problem though.

 

[Dikitriki]

Hi Mr G,

I would also recommend Shawplan / Extreme Etchings Shawplan Model Products Home Page

Richard

 

[Mr Grumpy]

Hi Mr G,

I would also recommend Shawplan / Extreme Etchings Shawplan Model Products Home Page

Richard

Hi Richard,
I had sent an email to ask if they provide the works plates.
I saw that they are considerably cheaper than Severn Mill, so I'm wondering if the works plates are not included.
Hopefully I will receive a reply soon.

 

[richard carr]

Richard

Severn Mill are still the best if you ask me, well worth the extra money.

Richard

 

[Mr Grumpy]

Richard

Severn Mill are still the best if you ask me, well worth the extra money.

Richard

Thanks Richard,
I have just spoken to Chris, and he says he won't be going to the Reading show, so he will post them out.

 

[Compton castle]

Severn mill all the time

 

[J. Edgar]

Agree with the above.

 

[Mr Grumpy]

Thanks for your thoughts every one !
Severn Mill it is!

Edit for usual iPhone (non) predictive spelling

 

[Dog Star]

Question - "How do you fix yours?"

Good question.

For an industrial locomotive you might consider doing things as the prototype and using Scale Hardware simulated nuts / bolts... dependent upon size these items have 0.5mm or 0.8mm diameter spigots of about 5mm length. Drill holes in the tanks or similar, insert fixing and apply CA from the rear.

Graham

 

[Mr Grumpy]

I used double sided tape, both on my live steam locos and station signs in the garden and on my Heljan 47.
None of the plates fell off. When I changed the plates on my live steam loco, I slightly raised one end with a scalpel blade, and used some fishing line pulled gently along between the body and plate.
I used a tiny amount of white spirit on a cotton bud to remove any sticky residue.

 

[BrushType4]

I'm looking to buy some nameplates for my DJH class 47.
I need Isambard Kingdom Brunel plates and makers (crewe) plates. I think I used Severn Mill plates on my Heljan loco a few years ago and they were very good. ( See below...) Things move on and manufacturing processes change, so I wondered if anyone could advise on manufacturers they have used? I want the plates to be the best quality available and as I mentioned will require the makers plates as well.
Thanks in anticipation for your help!
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looks nice

 

[Dikitriki]

I like that idea for nameplates; might be a tad tedious for Hymek numbers

You might try canopy glue for the numbers - I have found it very tenacious in small quantities - no bloom and dries clear; the excess can be rubbed/wiped off with a cocktail stick before it sets.

Richard

 

[oldravendale]

I use canopy glue as well. Works well for me!

Brian

 

[warren haywood]

Evostick, thin film, let it go off then press in place and adjust
Never use superglue, sticks too fast and if you get a splash or a smear of the stuff it's almost a full repaint.

For names on a splasher using a bracket it's evostick then araldite rapid to make sure.