according to the graupner:
item - university club RTR yacht, the original lidl boat
https://shop.graupner.de/webuerp/servlet/AI?ARTN=2036Overall length approx. 515 mm
Beam approx. 120 mm
Overall height approx. 857 mm
All-up weight approx. 930 g
Scale approx. 1 : 25
The UNIVERSITY CLUB is a semi-scale model of a classic 13-metre sailing yacht, as regularly operated in the sailing districts of the North and Baltic Seas. In addition to the rudder, the boat is fitted with a proportional sail setting system for the jib and mainsail to ensure that it can be steered on all courses relative to the wind which are possible with a sailing boat. The strong carbon fibre reinforced mast makes the model easily capable of withstanding the severe stresses encountered under sail. The many detail fittings, including railings, winches, steering wheel, bollards and finely printed sails ensure that the boat looks as good in a glass showcase as on the water. The UNIVERSITY CLUB is of compact dimensions and is supplied completely factory-assembled; it can very quickly be prepared for sailing at your local boating club site.As I am going to upgrade this lil monter to make her look scale, I ordered several life rings. well ordering 2x 1/25th sc ring and some smaller ones. I also measured key parts of the model as well, like railings etc
railings: suitable height (real) 1000mm (
1/25th = 40mm measured = 23mm, giving a 575mm height
a scale of 1/40 gives a railing height of 25mm, so 23mm @ 1/40 gives 920mm (36")Steering bollard comes out to about true to scale
so the upgrade to true-scale it will require 40mm high railings though the 20mm gap between the port and starboard railings will be about scale, equating to a 500mm gap real size.
the red life rings are the 1/25th sc ones.