Hobby chain 4 mm

Modeling chain with a 4 mm link size

A metal chain intended for models and dioramas, with a link size of four millimeters. Chain is one of those accessories that is noticed on a model at once: a tow cable on armor, an anchor chain on a ship, a chain at a gate or a well, shackles on a figure. Modeling it from wire is an evening's work and the result tends to be stiff, whereas a real chain drapes freely exactly as it should.

Use

• tow chains and tie-downs on military vehicles
• anchor chains and railings on ship models
• chains at gates, wells and farm buildings
• shackles, irons and ornaments on figures

How to work with the chain

It is shortened by opening a link with pliers, not by cutting, which deforms the end. It is a good idea to add a connecting ring to the end of the chain, by which the chain is then attached. Before painting, degrease the chain and apply a primer, because otherwise paint will not hold on smooth metal and will rub off at the first touch. Fidelity benefits from running a dark penetrating wash over the chain after painting and lightly picking out the edges of the links with a metallic shade, because that is exactly where a chain wears.

Who the material is for

For modelers of military vehicles and ships, for diorama builders and for figure painters who add irons and chains.

Store small metal parts out of the reach of children under three; there is a risk of swallowing. Protect your eyes when cutting and bending.