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Loco name-plates

Post by frank3447 » Wed Aug 12, 2020 3:42 pm

Hello.
I am running a steam loco now and wondered if anybody knows how to keep the nameplate on I have used double-sided sticky tape but once the engine is hot it just slides off I'm unsure if super glue would fair better I didn't want to ruin the paintwork also I am not to keen on screwing the thing on. Thanks. :(

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Post by steamgeorge » Wed Aug 12, 2020 3:58 pm

Clear silicone works for me - best not to use super glue as if you ever sell it on the next owner won't be able to re-name it without a paint job too. Have a look on Tony Willmores excellent Rhos Helyg Locomotive Works website for MDC plates fitting instructions - it's really helpful. MDC plates are excellent too.

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Post by TonyW » Wed Aug 12, 2020 4:00 pm

Please, do not use glue! So-called SuperGlue creates so much heat during curing that it will create a paint blister. Epoxy has a bond to the paint stronger than the paint has to the metal. Removal of plates fixed with either will almost certainly cause paint damage.

Fitting instructions here: http://www.rhoshelyg.me.uk/MDC.html#Fitting
steamgeorge wrote: Wed Aug 12, 2020 3:58 pmHave a look on Tony Willmores excellent Rhos Helyg Locomotive Works website for MDC plates fitting instructions - it's really helpful. MDC plates are excellent too.
<blush> Thank you! </blush>
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Post by frank3447 » Wed Aug 12, 2020 7:57 pm

Thanks for that. I can always rely on GRF. :D

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Post by tom_tom_go » Wed Aug 12, 2020 8:24 pm

Blu Tack works for me.

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Post by Jimmyb » Thu Aug 13, 2020 7:58 am

Very appropriate post having recently received plates (from another source), ordered in March, and received and returned due to poor workmanship in July (but that is another story). I was wondering about fixing, and had considered superglue, obviously I won't now.

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Post by frank3447 » Thu Aug 13, 2020 2:08 pm

Hey Jimmyb.
Was it Narrow Planet if it was I ordered in May and still am not in receipt. Heyho :(

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Post by MRail » Thu Aug 13, 2020 4:22 pm

A timely warning! Just considering ordering a couple of sets.
I know these things are not quick, NP do wait for enough orders to fill a sheet for etching.
Perhaps another order would jolly things along?
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Post by TonyW » Thu Aug 13, 2020 7:31 pm

Last set of plates for myself were ordered from MDC on 7th July, and delivered on the 25th. And, of course, there is nothing to pay until they are delivered.
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Post by Jimmyb » Fri Aug 14, 2020 10:37 am

frank3447 wrote: Thu Aug 13, 2020 2:08 pm Hey Jimmyb.
Was it Narrow Planet if it was I ordered in May and still am not in receipt. Heyho :(
Yes it was, and after returning (at my cost) due a very poor paint job (paint on the "non-painted" areas) though some areas had been cleaned, far from the quality I would expect for the price paid, and the time taken.
TonyW wrote: Thu Aug 13, 2020 7:31 pm Last set of plates for myself were ordered from MDC on 7th July, and delivered on the 25th. And, of course, there is nothing to pay until they are delivered.
NP took my payment in March!!

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Post by FWLR » Sat Aug 15, 2020 9:02 am

Didn't find a problem with Narrow Planet myself. I mislaid the first nameplates for my Billy. Got in touch with NP and within 5 days I had the replacements. Though I must add, they did have a sheet ready to go....

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Post by angr607 » Fri Aug 21, 2020 1:40 pm

Used Narrow Planet for years without any major issues. But then even I have to admit things have slowed down a lot recently not helped by lockdown shutting down their etchers! Normally very good finish and quality (just received a set for my Upnor Castle).

And before anyone starts, yes I did use to work with Narrow Planet but that ended over a year ago so......... All opinions on the matter are definitely my own!

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