Gluing chain link

[zane666]

Hi, has anybody had any success in gluing/fixing chain link(necklace style) into a fixed position. I'm trying to get something similar to the image. I have tried using super glue, but just end up with the links filling in with glue, I was considering using fine wire threaded through the links but not sure, any help appreciated.

 

[Red Five]

I’ll let you know. I have to do this for a 54mm model.

 

[Woods457]

You could try making your own chain using wire and then soldering it into the position you want...

 

[valiant]

Try using thinned down PVA glue - there will inevitably be a very thin film of glue in the links, depending on the fineness of the chain, but once painted and highlighted, almost impossible to detect....

 

[zane666]

Try using thinned down PVA glue - there will inevitably be a very thin film of glue in the links, depending on the fineness of the chain, but once painted and highlighted, almost impossible to detect....

Funny you should mention that because, that is what I ended up doing, but didn't thin it down. It still has a slight flex to it(after 2 coats) but it does tend to shrink around the chain.

 

[zane666]

I’ll let you know. I have to do this for a 54mm model.

I have noticed that you can get away with simulating chain on a 54mm, but 75mm was just a bit to big. I ened up using 1mm chain link and coating in PVA.


Zane

 

[fogie]

I once knew a bloke who carved lengths of multi-link chain from matchsticks. Completely barking mad
of course ... bot seriously impressive !

 

[Red Five]

Yup PVA glue works nicely