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[daveorgan]

can any one tell me the length the stanchions should be on a solent life boat ive been told there about 73mm any ideas
or do you know where i can buy some .

thanks all

[baloo]

You could try "macs mouldings" in kent, or woodern dowling !! (drill your own holes out).If i remember i think mine was 72mm. baloo

[daveorgan]

thanks mate was that 72mm above deck an 3-4mm below deck
thanks for your  help

[Number 6]

Hi there, I've had 1/12 scale stanchions from Metcalf Mouldings for older style lifeboats before, maybe worth a call. Got to replace the wooden ones on my Solent with metal ones. Took the picture of this one on Sunday at Blackpool, Dave.  

ps. Also do some at Model Slipway, look under fittings, then 1/12 lifeboat fittings. http://www.modelslipway.com/

[daveorgan]

thanks mate thats great how tall are your wooden ones are they about 73mm from deck up???

[Number 6]

Some pics of stanchions on mine with dimensions, want to change mine to metal ones but these were on it when I had it and decided leave them for now as they look ok but a bit too thick. Mine runs fine on 2x 800s, plenty of power if you need it, Dave. 

[daveorgan]

TTHANKS FOR THAT AT LEAST I KNOW SIZE OF  THEM  ILL PROB MAKE THEM AND THINK ILL GO OWN THE ROUTE 2 X 800 RUNNING 12 V  DO YOU KNOW ANYTHING ABUT MARLIN HIGHT TORQUE MOTORS  APPARENTLY THE TORPEDO 800 REPLACE THEM BAICALLY THERE THE SAME PEC JUST A OLDER MOTOR I GOT CHANCE OF TWO THATS HARDLY BEEN USED

DAVE

[daveorgan]

GOD MY SPELLING

MARLIN HIGH TORQUE MOTORS THE SAME SPEC AS  TORPEDO 800S

[daveorgan]

THE MOTOR SPEC IS

Part Number 776
Voltage 12v D.C.
R.P.M. 5100
Torque 253 M.N.M.
Power Output 68W
Current Draw.  0.97A No Load     5.0A Type Load

[Number 6]

Here's details for Torpedo 800s from Wesbourne Model Centres site. Look similar spec. I wouldn't imagine there would be too much difference. I've got a Torpedo 800 in my Our Lass 2 as well and it's got more than enough power, Dave.  

MFA Torpedo 800 - MFA Torpedo 800/motor Ref: 2118
 The Torpedo 800 is a high quality motor designed for medium sized boats up to 1.20mt ideal for cruisers giving planing speed on most .
Comes complete with Mount and power lead
Dimensions : L110mm, D51.8.0mm, Shaft diameter 6.35mm
Voltage, 12V
Off load current, 1.0A
Max current, 25A
RPM No Load : 5,100

[daveorgan]

well mate thanks for all your help torpedo 800 it is

cheerss

[Number 6]

All here to help, you'll have put on some pictures of your build. Lovely looking boat the Solent. I'll hopefully be building a Metcalf Ann Letitia Russell before too long, another lovely looking lifeboat. Dave.  

[daveorgan]

yeah i will do just had her back from spray shop had her proffessionally sprayed always wanted one so going all out with this one

[daveorgan]

managed to get 32 stanchions 2 anchors and assembleys from model slipway for just over £23.00 delivered waverley models bristol £1.15 per stanchion

[Number 6]

That's not a bad price really, Waverley Models aren't cheap but very good quality. Think I'm going to 'drydock' my Solent after the Warwick show, got a few jobs to do over the winter. Want to repaint the hull and replace my stanchions and kickboards, 32 stanchions eh? Think I might have get some more, don't think I've got that many in my box. Dave. 

[daveorgan]

stanchions turned up today from model slipway out standing quality real good castings no rough edges

32 stanchions two big anchors and suports £23.00 well worth the money very detailed items

thanks guys at model slipway very very helpfull people