Stud Link Chain

Have you looked at the Britannia metal stud link chain in the Bluejacket catalog? I've never used it, but according to the pictures it looks good - and might be about right for 1/48 scale. They sell it in the form of individually-cast links, which have to be sliced and hooked together. Might work.

Jtilley:
I sort of hemmed and hawed over them because I would have to take each link apart, which is one step away from making them outright.
What I have done so far is make a jig from aluminum rod, which fits in my small vise. The end of the rod is milled to shape and hold one link. These will be made from electronic component leads, wrapped around the rod end. The leads are made of Kovar and solder most excellently, as well as being very flexible. My plan was to solder up each stud but leave the joint at the outside of the link unsoldered so they can be linked together into chain; and finish soldering up later.

If that doesn't work out too well then I could look at the Bluejacket product.

I'm still hoping someone can come through and help me with the Harhaus site. It would be nice to scope out what they have before I finally go ahead.

BTW, if anyone can come through for me, please don't be put out if I don't reply right away as I have to travel until May 15 to teach a course.

Regards,
Bruce

Sounds to me like the method you're using will produce better-looking chain than any manufacturer is likely to offer. But I haven't seen the Bluejacket stuff; it may be great. According to the catalog, you just have to split one end of each link with a knife, open the gap, insert the next link, and squeeze the gap shut. Sounds like it might work.

I took one year of German in college back in about 1972 (gawd, that makes me feel old). I'm afraid if I tried to navigate that website I'd end up unintentionally buying a bunch of stuff without knowing what it was. You need somebody who can really handle German. Good luck.

Guday again Bruce,
I found one of the best places to find stud link chain was in my local (15 km away) K Mart in their Jewelery Section!! Just go through the chains that are hanging up and you well may find what you aro looking for.
Otherwise I would suggest one of the Pommie model shops such as the Dockyard Model shop.
Dai