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tanker 242
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Re: Need some help locating small chain

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hi try a hobby shop called hobbys hobbys they sell stuf for dolls houses & other modelling supplys like fibber optic cable includeing chain for model boats
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tanker 242 wrote:hi try a hobby shop called hobbys hobbys they sell stuf for dolls houses & other modelling supplys like fibber optic cable includeing chain for model boats
Thank you sir, :thumbup:

They have several different chains but nothing different than what I am finding in most places.

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Good morning,
Try these folks out. They may be able to assist. https://shopchainsonline.com/?gclid=Cjw ... xUQAvD_BwE
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Re: Need some help locating small chain

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Thanks for all the searching and help guys, :thumbup:

I have ordered this chain from A-Line they are an HO Model Railway manufacture. It does not have the correct link style but it is small enough, 40 links per inch. I found it in silver, it is a discontinued item but found one on eBay and one from a hobby shop in Washington State. That will give me 2 feet which should be more than enough.

I will keep looking but do not hold out any hope of finding the correct style in a small enough link to work.

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Re: Need some help locating small chain

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Hey Mick did you find any chain like Barry's above? I can't find anything that small in the UK I searched I searched last week ordered a couple but there to big, I need for my Panther build. If you found anything a link would much appreciated mate. Cheers
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If I need chains I go to ---
www.cornwallmodelboats.co.uk
The site has the worst layout if you are looking for anything in particular but they do have a good range in stock if you are prepared to search the site :crazy:
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jarndice wrote:If I need chains I go to ---
http://www.cornwallmodelboats.co.uk
The site has the worst layout if you are looking for anything in particular but they do have a good range in stock if you are prepared to search the site :crazy:
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Cheers Shaun but what size should I be looking for..

This is the size I need
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Son of a gun-ner wrote:Sorry Jake, this is the smallest I found. And it's the sash style out of the two.

#12 Miniature Safety Chain
http://kilianhardware.com/12misach.html

And it's in Philadelphia
Thanks Mick but there to big.
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I know your looking for some place on your side of the pond but here's the link to the US Manufacture.

https://ppw-aline.com/

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Re: Need some help locating small chain

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Thanks Barry but they only ship in the US..

Mick I've searched high and low on ebay, costume jewellery there's nothing small enough. I ordered the two smallest on eBay I could find and were to big.
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Re: Need some help locating small chain

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Jake I have all manner of chain from
http://www.Cornwallmodelboats.co.uk
I have chain that would do a nice job as an Anchor Chain on a 1/700 scale battleship right up to a chain I am thinking of using as a tow chain on a 1/16 scale Halftrack,
If you type "Chains" in the search box at the top of the "Home" page you will get a list of the various chains that are available.
The way to measure the chain you need is to count the links per Inch at least I think that's how its done but you can E-Mail the dealer to confirm that. Sorry I cannot be more help. :(
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