Old Hornby 9F Transfers

[IC_225]

Hi all,

 

I recently won a Hornby 9F (R264) and included in the model are a set of alternative numbers. Now as I already have this particular model I’m thinking of using these alternative numbers to change the numbers one of my 9Fs. 
 

I don’t think they’re standard water slide transfers and this type are completely new to me. So I’m wondering if they are still good to use? And if so how do I go about applying them? 
 

Many thanks!

[Steamport Southport]

I think they are waterslide.

 

ISTR the ones on the B17 were, with the nameplates being peel off and press down stickers.

 

Old stocks still pop up on eBay.

 

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/325643184869?hash=item4bd1d8aae5:g:-BAAAOSwL0JkU9KK

 

 

 

Jason

[IC_225]

Ah thanks! The only reason I think they aren’t water slide is that the clear paper is stuck onto the print. So I don’t suppose it’s a case of dipping them in water and pressing them down using the clear paper and they come off that way? Might have to do a little investigation 

[PeterStiles]

I fear that the clear paper is 'stuck on' due to *age* rather than design.

Nominally the tissue paper flies away never to be found again, but occasionally it Sticks around..

[Phil Bullock]

If you want to renumber you will get a far better job …. And choice of numbers .. if you use current proprietary transfers.

 

This would be my go to …

 

Customisable BR steam loco

 

But there are other options

[Steamport Southport]

Fox personally. I also prefer etched plates to transfers. YMMV.

 

 

But those Hornby ones were pretty reasonable for the time. I remember I had changed my Manchester United to Liverpool well before Christmas Dinner!

 

 

 

Jason

[IC_225]

Well after a quick look and some careful soaking… I managed to get one set on!

 

I am aware that there’s better transfers from Fox etc but I thought I’d give the originals a go… just to try and keep everything as original as possible I guess!
 

Will try the other 2 numbers when I can get 2 more donor models.

 

Thanks for the help too! I know it was rather basic but I’ve never dealt with transfers this old before.

 

 

 

[Phil Bullock]

37 minutes ago, Steamport Southport said:

Fox personally. I also prefer etched plates to transfers. YMMV.

 

 

But those Hornby ones were pretty reasonable for the time. I remember I had changed my Manchester United to Liverpool well before Christmas Dinner!

 

 

 

Jason

Each to his own ! Only issue I have with etched plates for smoke box numbers is they are often over size …. A standard 5 digit plate is used for 4 digit plates …. And they are polished metal, not white. 
 

But can still look good! 

[kevinlms]

9 hours ago, Steamport Southport said:

Fox personally. I also prefer etched plates to transfers. YMMV.

 

 

But those Hornby ones were pretty reasonable for the time. I remember I had changed my Manchester United to Liverpool well before Christmas Dinner!

 

 

 

Jason

Wouldn't everyone want to change it away from Man United?