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Modelling => Locomotives => Topic started by: Sven on May 08, 2012, 21:39

Title: Custom etch
Post by: Sven on May 08, 2012, 21:39
Hi all,

Can anyone tell me a good and reliable address to have my own design etched?

Thanks!
Title: Re: Custom etch
Post by: nmoss on May 09, 2012, 15:40
Sven,

I use:
PPD Ltd, Unit 3, Highbank Park, Lochgilphead, Argyll, Scotland, PA31 8NN
T: 01546 602963     F: 01546 603029
E: enquiries@ppdltd.com

http://www.ppdltd.com/ (http://www.ppdltd.com/)

They have consistantly provided me with a quality service. It is best to discuss with them the format of the artwork. I personally create black and white Front and back sheets as PDF files but others create colour separated line drawings.

The Meridian Models Pechot and Dick Kerr are examples of their work.

Any questions then do not hesitate to ask.

Regards

Neil Moss
Title: Re: Custom etch
Post by: Sven on May 09, 2012, 15:44
Thanks for the link and your experience, Neil! As it happens, another company also referred me to them and they replied earlier today. Looks like a good company and for under
Title: Re: Custom etch
Post by: nmoss on May 10, 2012, 08:42
The standard PPD sheet is 300mm high (just larger than A4) but within reason as long as required. I tend to create test etches that fill the 300mm but can be as little as 50mm wide and then majority of the cost is in creating the film.

Neil