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Brian Abbott14/11/2020 19:45:32
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Need a steering chain for the Minnie I am building.

Is there a supplier who I can buy something suitable?

Thanks all.

JasonB14/11/2020 19:53:42
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Looks like GS may have some

Edit, Blackgates also have it listed

Edited By JasonB on 14/11/2020 19:55:17

Brian Abbott15/11/2020 13:06:54
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Thanks Jason,

Never gave them a thought!

Dave Halford15/11/2020 20:21:01
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My how prices have changed

Henry Artist21/11/2020 09:02:42
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Model boat suppliers generally offer a wide variety of chains. Cornwall Model Boats may be a good place to look. I've been doing business with them for years for various bits and pieces for my model engineering projects.

** Cornwall Model Boats **

JasonB21/11/2020 10:08:17
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I've never really understood why model boat builders have such a love of sticking brass chain onto their models it's not as though it was used much on full size, looks like they only do brass unless you include chrome plug chain

Henry Artist21/11/2020 12:37:54
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Posted by JasonB on 21/11/2020 10:08:17:

I've never really understood why model boat builders have such a love of sticking brass chain onto their models it's not as though it was used much on full size, looks like they only do brass unless you include chrome plug chain

Because brass chain is less likely to corrode/rust if it gets wet. Some model boat builders actually sail their creations - though not as many as you might think...

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JasonB21/11/2020 13:32:25
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It's the ones that leave it all a bright brass that I did not understand. I suppose it does not need the strength of steering chain either which needs welded or silver soldered links

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