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PostPosted: Wed Mar 28, 2012 8:15 pm 
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I have an idea for a project that would require a custom metal data plate. Does anybody know of a company that makes them?

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 Post subject: Re: Custom data plates
PostPosted: Wed Mar 28, 2012 8:44 pm 
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Scott WRG Editor wrote:
I have an idea for a project that would require a custom metal data plate. Does anybody know of a company that makes them?


Scott,

Sometime within the last year someone had a thread showing how they made their own. You might try a search.

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 Post subject: Re: Custom data plates
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There's a company here in Tulsa that does acid-etch engraving, just like many of the pre-1950 data plates were done. I've had them done to replicate really old ones, and they're pretty good looking. If you're interested PM me and I'll get you info. They just take the high-res scan/photo you have, charge a 25-50 dollar art fee, and then start pumping them out for you. 1 or 1000.

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 Post subject: Re: Custom data plates
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Scott,

I have these. Some may be outdated.

US ARMY AIR CORPS DATA PLATE & USAAF • FOR SALE • New Data Plates made from 1941 Drawings. Etched as per the original and not silk screened. Stamped with your aircraft Data. All this for $20. Blanks not sold. Have many lists with correct info for your Warbird. Contact for Order Form. • Contact Joe Naebe - located Belvidere, IL USA • Telephone: 815-544-1982 • Posted August 13, 2006

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Replacement Military Dataplates

REPLACEMENT MILITARY PLATES • NOW AVAILABLE • USAAC or USAAF Data Plates. These are new made from original drawing. They are Aluminum Etched as per original. NOT selling blanks, they will be stamped per your aircraft information. Have large data base to confirm information. $25.00 which includes stamping and shipping. • Contact Joe Naebe, Owner - located Belvidere, IL USA • Telephone: 815-544-1982 • Posted February 22, 2009


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 Post subject: Re: Custom data plates
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There are a number of on line places where you can order the chemicals to do the job, they are mostly for doing your own custom circuitry boards. And, I think RADIO SHACK also carrys the stuff.

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 Post subject: Re: Custom data plates
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Hey Scott

I work for a Landing Gear company and we get our Nameplates from a company called Metalstat.
I don't think they have a website, however here's a link to their contact info:

http://www.manta.com/ic/mtqyl91/ca/metalstat


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We have a local firm here that does a lot of antique airplane stuff as well as antique cars.
Nice guy and he does great work. And I don't think he minds small orders.

http://www.nostalgicreflections.com

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