Barrel Clamps and Straps for Chieftain Thermal Sleeve.

[zooma]

My first attempt at improving the look of the thermal barrel sleeving on my HAYA Chieftain simply involved removing the loose cloth covers and replacing them with some 1.5mm foam and thin cable ties.

To be fair, from a stand-off position, it actually looks a lot better, but it was always something that I intended to further upgrade at sometime in the future...probably.

My models are not for display use, but I like them to look good when I am running them so my first basic thermal sleeve upgrade looks OK for now.

The foam covering looks really good when painted, but the cable ties are less convincing.

Does anyone know if any 3D clamps and straps are being made by anyone that may like to sell a couple of sets to a non 3D printer owner?

I will shortly have two HAYA Chieftains that will need some clamps and straps eventually, and although I am reasonably happy with the foam and cable tie upgrade I would like to replace the cable ties if any 3D printed alternatives should become available at a reasonable price to save me having to manufacture them myself.

Failing that, and when the time and enthusiasm should present themselves I will see what else I can come up with.

[Meter rat]

Aber may do a photo etch kit with buckles and straps. Or WCP models of this parish may help. The other option is to look up model horse supplies.

[zooma]

Aber may do a photo etch kit with buckles and straps. Or WCP models of this parish may help. The other option is to look up model horse supplies.

Thanks Meter rat - good to know that people are actually making them .

I will take a search online to try to find them - anyone “from this parish” has to be my first stop, so I will start looking for WCP Models first.

Bob.

[zooma]

Aber may do a photo etch kit with buckles and straps. Or WCP models of this parish may help. The other option is to look up model horse supplies.

Thanks Meter rat - good to know that people are actually making them .

I will take a search online to try to find them - anyone “from this parish” has to be my first stop, so I will start looking for WCP Models first.

Bob.

I found WCP Models Facebook page and used their contact information to send them an emailed enquiry regarding availability and price.

Hopefully they are able to supply something suitable