Metal Tow Chain AFV Scale Models

What the chain is for

A tow chain is one of the items of equipment armored vehicles carry fastened to the bed or to the fenders. It serves to recover a bogged machine and to tow a damaged vehicle, and because it is used in mud and on tracks it tends to be scuffed and rusty. On a model it is a detail the eye notices at once: a metal chain sags under its own weight and lies differently in every link, whereas a chain cast in one piece stays stiff and uniform.

What you get

This is a metal link chain in a length to be cut up as needed, that is material rather than a finished part with mounts. Compare the size of the links with the scale of your model, so that the chain does not look too coarse or too fine.

• A metal link chain for models of armored vehicles
• Flexible, it holds the shape of the sag according to how it is laid
• It can be shortened to any number of links as needed
• Suitable for dioramas too, for loads and for the equipment of vehicles

Building and painting tips

Metal does not hold with cement for polystyrene; use super glue and apply it in a drop on the end of the chain or on the mount. Degrease the chain before painting, otherwise the paint will come off at the first touch. A thin coat of primer from a spray can holds best. Arrange the sag dry first and only then secure it with a drop of glue. At the end a dark wash into the links and a dry brush in a metallic shade over the tops of the links help to bring out the wear.

Who it is for

For builders of military vehicles and dioramas who want to replace coarse plastic imitations. The model, paints and glue are not included in the package, unless stated otherwise.