Locomotive Nameplate (Kit Un-Finished) With Any Name*

***** WE CAN NOW OFFER CUSTON NAMEPLATES UP TO 1170MM IN WIDTH *****

Now available to order online – nameplate that you can have any name up to 11 letters.

An ideal gift for that someone who loves trains or simply wants to have their own wording and fancies having their own nameplate.

The nameplate measures are:-
1) 4-6 letters – approx 665mm x 253mm
2) 7-8 letters – approx 680mm x 175mm
3) 9-11 letters – approx 720mm x 153mm
4) 12 letters or more – max length plate is 1170mm (please contact us to obtain a quotation. You can have a 1170mm nameplate with less than 12 letters if required.)

PLEASE NOTE: PRICE ALSO INCLUDES DESIGN FEE FOR SETTING UP YOUR NAMEPLATE – ONLY FONT USED IS BRITISH RAIL – PLEASE BEAR THAT IN MIND WHEN ORDERING! – THESE NAMEPLATES WILL BE REDUCED SIZES FROM REAL LIFE EXAMPLES.

All the above come in kit un-finished format allowing you to prepare, glue, prime and paint it. The nameplate is made using an MDF baseplate, MDF outer frame and letters.

When placing your order, simply add the required name in the ‘notes’ section.

Image shows a class 50 ‘Lion’ plate in its unfinished state.

To complete the nameplate, firstly add two small screws to the small pilot holes in the top template towards each end (Do not screw through! This will allow you to lift the template up once you have secured the border and letters in place). You will need to glue the letters and outer border to the base, PVA is all you need, and use the top template as a guide. Once it starts to dry, carefully remove top template. Now give the nameplate some light coats of primer to build up the layers. Allow the primer to dry for a minimun of 24hrs. Lightly sand and REPEAT this process until happy with the result. You can then spray/brush paint it. I don’t mask the letters as you want the plate colour to go up the edges of the letters unless you prefer to simply paint the letters/borders separately in its own colour and then simply glue them into place using the template. Allow to dry fully.

I use a Plastikote primer and top coat for the nameplate and once this has been given time to dry thoroughly , simply brush (carefully) on the top of each letter with Hammerite smooth silver paint to finish. You will need two coats of paint. Nameplates were normally either in red or black background with silver lettering and border.

Postage will ONLY be via DHL due to its length.

Dimensions: See Description

Materials Used; MDF

Assembly Required: Yes

Additional Parts Required (Not Included With Kit): Comes as a kit and will require glueing, priming and painting.

Other items required to assist: PVA Glue, Sandpaper/Sanding Block, Primer Paint, Top Coat Paint in Red and Silver

Advise: When priming/painting, do so in a well-ventilated area and use an appropriate mask.

PLEASE NOTE: ALL This nameplate laser cut kit is made ‘to order’ and current turn-around time is 14-28 days.

NB: PLEASE NOTE – POSTAGE COSTS NOW APPLY ONLY TO ENGLAND & WALES – USE OUR CONTACT FORM TO GET A QUOTE IF YOU LIVE IN IRELAND,SCOTLAND, OR OUTSIDE OF THE UK
Any orders received outside of England/Wales will be refunded and we will contact you with a revised quote to include delivery.