Machinepriest Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 Good day fellow hobbyists.I'm about to start a Black Templar project and being a bit of a perfectionist when it comes to details I have decided that the stock chains that come on the weapon arms on the Templar upgrade sprue simply does not cut it. They look way too smudged, blocky and unrealistic.So I'm looking for miniature chain with a link size that's no longer than 2mm.Also the links have to be more rectangular than oval in shape (Like chain A, B and D in the attached photo)The companies that sell these things always measure in links per inch, which doesn't really help me.Any help would be greatly appreciated. http://www.micromark.com/RS/SR/Product/85274_R.jpg Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/294716-looking-for-chains-fit-for-a-templar/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
elmo Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 Just thinking out loud.. An inch is 2.56cm so if you want a 2mm link you would need 12 to 13 links per inch... The other option would be to visit a local craft/artist store and check out what they have. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/294716-looking-for-chains-fit-for-a-templar/#findComment-3767782 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Durus Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 You could try having a look around in an arts and crafts store, they sometimes have stuff like that. Or any kind of modeling shop. Model ships need anchor chains and the like. You should be able take a first hand look in places like those. Some people use jewelers chain too (box chains actually look like the 'blocky and unrealistic' chains on the BT sprues ). Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/294716-looking-for-chains-fit-for-a-templar/#findComment-3767805 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ovidius Incertus Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 I did as the others, resorting to going to the craft store and looking at the chain to see it firsthand. I even took a mini with me to check scale. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/294716-looking-for-chains-fit-for-a-templar/#findComment-3767880 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machinepriest Posted August 6, 2014 Author Share Posted August 6, 2014 Just thinking out loud.. An inch is 2.56cm so if you want a 2mm link you would need 12 to 13 links per inch... The other option would be to visit a local craft/artist store and check out what they have. I considered that, but then I have to take the areas where the links interlock into account which makes the whole thing a pain to figure out. At least for me :) Some model shops write out the link measurements which is what I'm looking for. I've E-mailed a couple of online stores asking for measurements, and I'm browsing E-bay at the moment. As for looking around in craft stores, I'm afraid I live in a town where we're a bit short on such places. I've already checked out the local "hobby store" that carry supplies for jewellery making, but those chains are too big. Thanks for chiming in! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/294716-looking-for-chains-fit-for-a-templar/#findComment-3767899 Share on other sites More sharing options...
elmo Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 Have you tried: http://www.tankworkshop.com/Shop/agora.cgi?cart_id=566.14602&product=Tank%20Workshop&user4=Chain&xm=on It is in the USA or this one in the UK: https://www.sbmodels.uk.net/index.php/products/royal-model/royal-model-updates/chain-c-detail Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/294716-looking-for-chains-fit-for-a-templar/#findComment-3767911 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lucien Eilam Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 Tank Workshop chain is the best I've found. "Precision Fine Chain" or "Medium Duty Chain" are best for 28mm. This is Precision Fine laid over Helbrecht for comparison: Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/294716-looking-for-chains-fit-for-a-templar/#findComment-3767974 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Machinepriest Posted August 6, 2014 Author Share Posted August 6, 2014 Tank Workshop selection is awesome!I might as well get some different sizes while I'm at it.A medium one for weapons, a tiny one for decoration and a big one for tanks and dreads.Thanks a lot for the help guys Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/294716-looking-for-chains-fit-for-a-templar/#findComment-3768002 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW1 Posted August 6, 2014 Share Posted August 6, 2014 Thanks for that link was looking for this size chain!!! Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/294716-looking-for-chains-fit-for-a-templar/#findComment-3768030 Share on other sites More sharing options...
reckoning Posted August 7, 2014 Share Posted August 7, 2014 Thanks for that link was looking for this size chain!!! +1 Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/294716-looking-for-chains-fit-for-a-templar/#findComment-3768643 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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