Armortek

any one out there that can tellme where to purchase the above? many thanks.

This is somewhere Jeff recommended:

http://www.cornwallmodelboats.co.uk/aca ... chain.html

Up your end of the country as well

Adrian.

Denny,

What type of chain?

The small stuff is quite easy to find, but the bigger heavy duty is harder as the thickness of the links is often not proportion to the size. Marine chandlers sometimes have anchor chain that looks "right" and security chain for bikes is more chunky, and expensive, than the skinny B&Q types.

The black or antique finish chain for clocks is quite good for mid-range retaining chain.

The model boat stuff is often very weak but looks good for small retaining chains.

I had a chat with some traction engine builders at an ME show, and they said they can't get the right chains for the steering mechanisms in certain scales. Their solution was "Make your own,mate!"

If you find a new supplier, spread the word.

cheers, Fabrice