Anyone know of anywhere that can repaint models?

[Bittern]

Hornby are releasing a D49 this year, no 222 "The Berkley". I would like to renumber (and rename) this model to become no. 246 "Morayshire". Unfortunately, I lack the skills and know-how to do this myself.

Does anyone know of anywhere I can turn to?

 

[John Webb]

One company I have come across (most recently at the Chiltern MRA show this month at St Albans) is Model Loco Resprays. No phone, no website, contact address:
88 Argyll Road,
Hemel Hempstead
HP2 6NF

 

[Bittern]

I can understand no website (almost), but no phone number? Suppose the only way to contact them is with a pen, paper, envelope and first class stamp.

 

[hairyhandedfool]

There is Interespray in Luton (they used to have an advert in a few railway mags), and TMC would do it for you (check adverts in model rail or similar model mag)

 

[John Webb]

I can understand no website (almost), but no phone number? Suppose the only way to contact them is with a pen, paper, envelope and first class stamp.

So it seems - the information in my previous post is taken from the Guide to the CMRA Show.

Could use a 2nd Class stamp?

 

[Bittern]

There is Interespray in Luton (they used to have an advert in a few railway mags), and TMC would do it for you (check adverts in model rail or similar model mag)

What's "TMC"?

 

[Sun Chariot]

What's "TMC"?

The Model Centre (although I may be wrong!). They also do limited edition runs of Bachy products (such as different running number, different livery) - I see those crop up on the Bay now and then.

 

[rail-britain]

I doubt a complete repaint will be necessary

Renumbering is usually straightforward, with patience
The trick is to practice on an old model
Numbers can usually be removed by using the edge of a craft knife
Larger areas by careful use of chemicals

The main issue occurs where the model originally has a large nameplate and the one you plan to replace it with is smaller
The trick there is to look for models where the nameplate will be the same size or larger, it can then simply be placed over the original

 

[Bittern]

Yeah, there's no way I'd do this myself. I don't have the confidence, the tools or the know-how.

 

[hairyhandedfool]

TMC is indeed the model centre (www.themodelcentre.com 01947 896040), they can respray you model or one they supply (at RRP). they can do renumbering, weathering and full repaints.

 

[rail-britain]

TMC

It would appear they charge £40 for renumbering
That is incredibly high given all you require are the numbers removed, paint infill, and new transfers

A complete repaint will typically cost between £50 and £75

Perhaps I should start advertising renumbering services...
However, I still have a Graham Farish model awaiting BR Logos from Shawplan since 2007

 

[hairyhandedfool]

Yes, I think they are a bit pricey too, but is an option for the Op to consider if nothing else. For completeness, Interespray can be contacted by phone on 01582 523506, or by email at [email protected] .

 

[deltic1989]

i did come across a simple way to re-number a model in an issue of Model Rail i'll look it out and see if I can scan it in and e-mail it to you if this would help. I doubted my skills in this department untill i gave it a bash it took a couple of trys on a scrap loco body to get it right, but the key is practice.