Here is a link to what I mean:
http://www.boundaryfence.net/quickrail2.htm
Commonly used in industrial settings at one time.
They would need to be brass or white metal, no plastic.
O scale ish would be good.
Thanks for any leads, I have any idea of how to make them...but buying would be easier!
Paul
These might be of use, if not have a look at some of the Marine model shop/suppliers
http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/railing-posts-ships-and-boats-/180926444650?pt=UK_ToysGames_ModelKits_ModelKits_JN&var=&hash=item6fcd0d593c
Here is a selection of bits mostly from this same supplier, porthole is approx 8 mm in diam, and the pretty obviously the ball stanchions are in the middle
(https://www.finescalerr.com/smf/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fi232.photobucket.com%2Falbums%2Fee275%2Fgfadvance%2FMarshWaterExper002.jpg&hash=830dd8890ab8310e1e154f07c3d215421608d239)
http://www.modelexpo-online.com/ (http://www.modelexpo-online.com/)
Here is another one.
I was going to use something from them when I was
planning my O scale lighthouse.
You might be able to make your own using brass tube
and balls from the jewelry store (they are hollow).
Marty
This polish firm has nice ones. check also the rest of the products.
http://www.rbmodel.com/index.php?action=products&group=074 (http://www.rbmodel.com/index.php?action=products&group=074)
succes
Jacq
Thanks, that is just about exactly what I had in mind!
Paul