fine chain

[Moria]

Hi, does anyone know of really fine chain.

Best I can find is 40 links per inch and I'm thinking more like 80 per inch would be what I am looking for for tie downs and water crane chain

Regards

Graham

[Papyrus]

I've used this:

https://www.langleymodels.co.uk/awd1/index.php?route=product/product&product_id=5635&search=chain

on this:



I think that is the sort of use you have in mind.

I've not found anyone who makes 80 links/inch.

Cheers,

Chris

[port perran]

I've no idea how many links per inch but have a look at cheap jewellery at a car boot sale.

[JanW]

Some interesting suggestions here:
https://www.rmweb.co.uk/topic/165660-tavistock-gwr/page/5/#comment-4646847

Interesting thread to read too. Incredible modelling!

[emjaybee]

I used this for my Warwell project.

https://www.ngaugeforum.co.uk/SMFN/index.php?topic=46504.msg635509#msg635509

[Simon D.]

A suggestion from a very fine US modeller, David K. Smith, is twisted wire beading needles.  An example: https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/254897585436?hash=item3b59147d1c:g:LRwAAOSwPdNdRAmc

[Moria]

Thanks all for the suggestions.

I have ordered a couple of options mentioned above and will see what looks best when installed

Again,  thanks all.

Regards

Graham

[RailGooner]

I favour 1:700 model ship chains:

https://www.hlj.com/1-700-scale-wwii-hms-anchor-anchor-chain-flmfh700115?

https://www.hlj.com/1-700-scale-ship-models-anchor-chain-kjkkm71012?

[icairns]

Sorry, this may be a bit late but this is the chain I use:



I have used the 27 links/inch and found it very good for N gauge.  It is obviously also available in black with 40 links/inch. 

I bought this in the United States.  Not sure if there are any suppliers in the UK.

Ian

[icairns]

Here is another option that will be easier to source in the UK:  N brass locos fine chain.  It has 48 links per inch.  Scroll down to "Chain".

https://www.nbrasslocos.co.uk/fitall.html#CHAIN

Ian

[chrism]

Just received this, which doesn't look too excessively oversize;

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/173118716733?var=471866417066



It should look better when it's been blackened. Being sterling silver I understand that can be achieved with the help of a plastic bag and some mashed up boiled egg yolks - I'll find out when I get a chance to try it.

I have no idea how many links there are per inch, all I know so far is that it's darned tiny and manipulating it is like trying to catch an escaped chinchilla 

[emjaybee]

Just received this, which doesn't look too excessively oversize;



It should look better when it's been blackened. Being sterling silver...

it is like trying to catch an escaped chinchilla 

I can't help thinking that your post raises as many questions as it answers!

[chrism]

Just received this, which doesn't look too excessively oversize;



It should look better when it's been blackened. Being sterling silver...

it is like trying to catch an escaped chinchilla 

I can't help thinking that your post raises as many questions as it answers!

I take it you've never tried to catch an escaped chinchilla, then?

[emjaybee]

Just received this, which doesn't look too excessively oversize;



It should look better when it's been blackened. Being sterling silver...

it is like trying to catch an escaped chinchilla 

I can't help thinking that your post raises as many questions as it answers!

I take it you've never tried to catch an escaped chinchilla, then?

Perhaps a wise man wouldn't have let the little bugger loose?

[chrism]

Just received this, which doesn't look too excessively oversize;



It should look better when it's been blackened. Being sterling silver...

it is like trying to catch an escaped chinchilla 

I can't help thinking that your post raises as many questions as it answers!

I take it you've never tried to catch an escaped chinchilla, then?

Perhaps a wise man wouldn't have let the little bugger loose?

My mate did rather regret letting it  have a run around the house