Narrow Planet nameplates for Fowler Diesel bash

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Cyclone

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Re:Narrow Planet nameplates for Fowler Diesel bash 04/09/11 11:18 AM (permalink)

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MRail

ge_rik

Although the website recommends 9mm I think these are quite large overall

Just checked, and my plates are 8mm - the 1mm does make a difference.
8mm is the same size as the plates supplied with the "Owain" body kit.
I've used these on two small quarry diesels.

Are those plates in the GWR B style?

A suggestion to Mr Narrowplanet (who I hope doesnt mind that I keep changing my order..)
Is to have a few more pictures of the styles in 16mm, Im sure satisfied customers would allow you to use their piccies.
I used word to try and get a better feel for the lettering but I didnt properly think about matching the out-ling to the general shape of the loco. (doh)

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Narrow Planet Total Posts : 3 Reward points : 535 Joined: 17/Jun/2011 Status: offline	Re:Narrow Planet nameplates for Fowler Diesel bash 07/09/11 10:01 PM (permalink) 5 Yes, MRail's plates are GWR B. I'm working on an update to the site at the moment, I have plenty of customers' photos in all scales to add to it but more are always welcome!
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New Haven Neil 2 Total Posts : 998 Reward points : 1421 Joined: 24/May/2011 Location: Isle of Man Status: online	Re:Narrow Planet nameplates for Fowler Diesel bash 08/09/11 09:34 AM (permalink) 0 Mmm, just about to order more myself, I was very pleased with the ones I received for Doona and Feena, and also with Steve's feedback during the process - well done! A steam fan from the Isle of Man
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MRail

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Re:Narrow Planet nameplates for Fowler Diesel bash 08/09/11 06:36 PM (permalink)

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Got some works plates from Narrow Planet too.

Very pleased, but I think I've pushed things a little too far with the sizing.

I'll have to simplify the details so the paint doesn't clog the lettering.

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Elmtree Line Total Posts : 523 Reward points : 2555 Joined: 08/Nov/2009 Location: Derbyshire Status: offline	Re:Narrow Planet nameplates for Fowler Diesel bash 08/09/11 06:48 PM (permalink) 0 9mm was fine for me, but i guess it depends on the size of the loco they are going on, they do vary somewhat in our hobby Keith - The Elmtree Line & Elmside Light Railway. www.gardentrain.co.uk www.narrowgaugerailway.co.uk
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yb281 Total Posts : 8190 Reward points : 3482 Joined: 24/Oct/2009 Location: Worcestershire Status: offline	Re:Narrow Planet nameplates for Fowler Diesel bash 08/09/11 07:00 PM (permalink) 0 Those works plates look superb Rob. You've got me thinking now. Mel, CMO and chief sausage knotter, the Wetton Gooey Light Railway. The advantages of simplifying origami are two-fold https://www.facebook.com/pages/Wetton-Gooey-Light-Railway/246392918762922
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bobg Total Posts : 3342 Reward points : 2755 Joined: 03/May/2010 Status: offline	Re:Narrow Planet nameplates for Fowler Diesel bash 08/09/11 07:06 PM (permalink) 0 Hmmmmmm!! Me tooooooo! I think I shall need to have a word with Mr Planet....... You don't have to be mad to play trains on the TVBL....but it helps if you're a little loco! Being long retired, I've discovered that now I work a lot harder than before, it's just that nobody pays!
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Cyclone Total Posts : 403 Reward points : 1267 Joined: 10/May/2011 Location: Staffordshire UK Status: offline	Re:Narrow Planet nameplates for Fowler Diesel bash 08/09/11 09:53 PM (permalink) 0 Ahh there really nice...better finalise the railway name first though.
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Cyclone Total Posts : 403 Reward points : 1267 Joined: 10/May/2011 Location: Staffordshire UK Status: offline	Re:Narrow Planet nameplates for Fowler Diesel bash 02/01/12 10:17 PM (permalink) 0 Got my nameplates. really nice. Bit of a dumb question but any tips on putting on the loco. I was thinking super glue?
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Re:Narrow Planet nameplates for Fowler Diesel bash 02/01/12 11:37 PM (permalink)

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Cyclone

Bit of a dumb question but any tips on putting on the loco. I was thinking super glue?

No, not superglue unless you are 110% certain you will get the position right and will never want to remove them. Use a little clear silicone sealant. It takes a while to go off but the plates will come off with a thumbnail if needs be and leave the paint intact.
Cheers
Chris

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jameshilton Total Posts : 1339 Reward points : 2175 Joined: 22/Nov/2010 Location: Cheshire Status: online	Re:Narrow Planet nameplates for Fowler Diesel bash 03/01/12 08:31 AM (permalink) 0 I always use Superglue. You get about a second to make adjustments before it goes solid.
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New Haven Neil 2 Total Posts : 998 Reward points : 1421 Joined: 24/May/2011 Location: Isle of Man Status: online	Re:Narrow Planet nameplates for Fowler Diesel bash 03/01/12 08:44 AM (permalink) 0 I just got some more plates over the holidays from Steve, usual great quality, and they were custom sized to fit over some other plates I can't get off, and they were EXACTLY as ordered - well done! Photo to follow as they glue is setting - not superglue, you never know! A steam fan from the Isle of Man
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craigrailinc Total Posts : 141 Reward points : 3233 Joined: 01/Nov/2009 Location: Bonny Scotland Status: offline	Re:Narrow Planet nameplates for Fowler Diesel bash 03/01/12 09:08 AM (permalink) 0 Just ordered some aswell. looking forward to them arriving given the great feedback from here.
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Re:Narrow Planet nameplates for Fowler Diesel bash 03/01/12 09:39 AM (permalink)

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I always use Superglue. You get about a second to make adjustments before it goes solid.

I too use Superglue - but I've learned from experience to put a dot of it on the loco rather than on the nameplate. I tried it on the nameplate and accidentally dropped it in the wrong place!!!

Rik

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KeithT Total Posts : 3207 Reward points : 3448 Joined: 24/Oct/2009 Location: Nr Manchester Status: offline	Re:Narrow Planet nameplates for Fowler Diesel bash 03/01/12 04:23 PM (permalink) 0 Robert Perhaps the number is a tad small but the nameplates look 'right' to me. It's being so cheerful that keeps me going
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Cyclone Total Posts : 403 Reward points : 1267 Joined: 10/May/2011 Location: Staffordshire UK Status: offline	Re:Narrow Planet nameplates for Fowler Diesel bash 05/01/12 09:57 PM (permalink) 0 Like the silicone sealant idea cheers. I hate permanence.
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Cyclone Total Posts : 403 Reward points : 1267 Joined: 10/May/2011 Location: Staffordshire UK Status: offline	Re:Narrow Planet nameplates for Fowler Diesel bash 15/01/12 08:52 PM (permalink) 0 Put my new name plates on. Attached Image(s)
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