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[seefalke]

Anybody know where I might obtain a small quantity of turned brass handrail knobs to take 1/16" brass rod and put handrails on th roof af a steam launch?
Ideally to put handrail 1/4" above the surface of the roof.  Many thanks.  Seefalke

[tonyH]

Depending on how much work you want to do and what scale you are working at, one option is the 'male' half of ball-and-socket steering joints on r/c cars. If you can drill straight through the ball you would have a mount with just about the stand-off you need. I've used this a couple of times and at 1/12 or above it's fine.

Tony

[seefalke]

Ingenious!

I shall give it a look-see, as on one model these hand grab-rails are to be painted.

On another models they need to be polished brass.

Thanks for the tip.

Seefalke

[tonyH]

I've used both brass and chrome varieties. I think the chrome ones were either Kyosho or Schumacher while the brass ones were Tamiya but, of course, it could be the other way round!!

Tony

[roycv]

Hi re the handrail supports.  Try the model railway scratch building parts for locos carriages etc..  There are several scales and you should find a suitable size.
regards Roy

[seefalke]

To roycv and others

Yep!

I found exactly what I wanted by going to Maidstone Engineering, who supply handrail knobs for the railway people in 3.5", 5" and 7" guage, in brass and nickel plated brass.
Thanks, and a Merry Christmas to all.

Seefalke