welcome aboard Stukabomb!
indy links are challenging & tedious, but not impossible.
part of the trick is to build the straight sections up in sections of 5 or so links at a time.
you can then join these to make longer runs.
you can make a simple jig by taping a ruler down to a piece of glass
or some other flat surface (not the kitchen table!) and using that to align one side
to keep the runs straight.
you could also put a straight edge on the other side too, if you want.
if you search the forum for "individual links" or "indy links" or maybe even just links,
you will find helpful threads like this:
http://www.finescale.com/fsm/community/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=17724
http://www.finescale.com/fsm/community/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=18753
http://www.finescale.com/fsm/community/forum/topic.asp?TOPIC_ID=15654
the topic comes up frequently.
glad you have joined us, you will find plenty of experienced modelers willing to help.