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Chain 1/72
Wezz
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Oost-Vlaanderen, Belgium
Joined: August 05, 2003
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Posted: Friday, February 13, 2004 - 01:38 PM UTC
Hi,
Anyone who knows how I can make an chain in 1/72? It's to 'decorate' my Tiger II

Thx
Wezz
phoenix-1
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Wisconsin, United States
Joined: December 25, 2003
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Posted: Saturday, February 14, 2004 - 03:27 AM UTC
Well, I wouldn't suggest making a chain. That would just cause unnecessary frustration. I would suggest checking out the railroad section of the local hobby shop. They will have most likely a chain that is the right size for your needs.
Kyle
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North Carolina, United States
Joined: February 22, 2002
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Posted: Saturday, February 14, 2004 - 05:30 AM UTC
Thats a great suggestion.

Another idea that popped into my head is to take some fine wire and wrap it around a thin needle. Slide it off and flatten it a bit.

OR - How about a cheap jewelery necklace?
Paul
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Kharkiv, Ukraine / Україна
Joined: August 21, 2003
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Posted: Saturday, February 14, 2004 - 03:33 PM UTC
Jewelry would be my choise too
flitzer
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England - North West, United Kingdom
Joined: November 13, 2003
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Posted: Saturday, February 14, 2004 - 06:29 PM UTC
The jewellery route.
There are cheap fine chains available in all kinds of sizes and styles, made from non-precious metals. Usually aimed at the teenager market.
Mainly available from...you guessed it ...jewellery shops and maybe Woolworths or similar.
Cheers
Peter
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Kansas, United States
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Posted: Sunday, February 15, 2004 - 03:26 AM UTC
As has been suggested, check the model railroad shops. A company called Campbell makes about the smallest individual-link chain I've seen -- about 32 links per inch -- and it is black, so a touch from a dry brush is about all it needs to make it pop out. These chains are also available through the Waldrons catalog.
Biggles2
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Quebec, Canada
Joined: January 01, 2004
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Posted: Saturday, February 21, 2004 - 02:50 PM UTC
Plastic chain links are also available in various sizes or 'scales' from artsy-crafty stores and are usually sold by the foot or yard. These are much bigger than the Campbells' chain and in 1/35th would have maybe 6" links for the smallest size and all the way up to a scale foot or more for the larger sizes. Lots of other really neat stuff can be found in the arts and craft stores, like dried foliage for bushes, making trees, camoflage, etc., various metal medallions and buttons for decorations (especially in a medieval setting), wooden craft sticks (popsickle sticks) for planking, etc. You are only limited by your imagination.
scoccia
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Milano, Italy
Joined: September 02, 2002
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Posted: Saturday, February 21, 2004 - 04:11 PM UTC
I'm with Slodder. I'd go for making my own chain using thin electric wire twisted around a pin/needle and gently flattened with a small hammer. It's inexpensive, you can make as much as you want, and once used to the process it's very easy. Here in Italy small chain is one of the most expensive things you can buy hiobbywise, and of course not made out of precious metal...
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