I recently ordered some from Narrow Planet. 7mm and 4mm.

They are excellent quality and came out just as I wanted them. Link to the site in the link below:

http://www.modelrailforum.com/forums/index...st&p=155716

See the designs here:

http://www.modelrailforum.com/forums/index...st&p=152952

 

Although slightly off topic, do they happen to do HO plates, - I'm looking for a set for my Fleischmann Warship of the same number (repainted maroon with fyp as the last maroon one running - I think). Somewhere on MRF there a link to a photo of it at Salisbury.

Regards

 

Narrow Planet will produce any plate in any scale. They can work on the design, or if you have a design, then you can supply it. Giving photos or drawings and final dimensions of the plates will help make the results better.

I gave them the CAD file to produce the plates that I ordered. We just changed the loco numbers. I just happened to have this, but didn't make it myself.

There are other photo etching services, but I've only used this company. Check them out: http://www.narrowplanet.co.uk/

 

I have to admit I was rather hoping NOT to have to pay someone to make a special. I've done this before, and it is rather galling to find that the seller then lists the "special" at normal price, once you have paid for the artwork.

I KNOW someone has to pay, but surely it could be added to everyone's bill?

Does anyone know of someone who lists the plates I want?

 

Copyright your artwork then

Or make a deal with them to get a cut from not only all they produce of that, but also all they produce based on that artwork.

Introduce a tiny flaw that you can use to ID infringements

 

You could try Guilplates. I have had specials made in the past and they were only a couple of quid dearer than a stock item. Contact them at....

32 Wodeland Ave
Guildford
Surrey
GU2 4JZ

01483 565980/563156

 

Thanks, I'll give them a ring. Who knows, it might be one they list?

 

We don't charge any extra for "specials" as each batch of nameplates is a one-off etch tool, so the same production costs are always incurred. We may re-run the same or similar artwork on another batch for other customers but they will always pay the same price.

Cheers,

steve
www.narrowplanet.co.uk

 

Try Diane Carney, I had some shed plates for a 7mm 47 made up and they are perfect (also you get enough to cock a few up, but don't tell everyone

).

Great service.

 

Do you have contact details?

What about Guilplates?

Why don't people have websites in this day and age?

 

QUOTE (Chamossaire @ 6 Jan 2011, 19:29) <{POST_SNAPBACK}>Do you have contact details?

What about Guilplates?

Why don't people have websites in this day and age?
They do....first line of a google search for Diane Carney reveals http://www.loco-nameplates.co.uk/

Although Guilplates you will have to email "guilplat@globalnet.co.uk"