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Posted by DennisB-1 on Saturday, November 15, 2008 7:54 PM

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What are people using to make scale “Chain link security fence”?

Denny Todd

If you're looking to make a "scale" chain link fence then wooden dowels with wire mesh won't do it. 

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Posted by Roger Bielen on Saturday, November 15, 2008 6:52 PM

Screen cut on the bias with brass or aluminum rod for the pipe.

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Posted by marxalot on Saturday, November 15, 2008 5:23 PM

I've used the fiber mesh from Scenic Express. A light shot of flat gray paint gets things going. Then play with some rust....

 

see it at: http://www.sceneryexpress.com/prodinfo.asp?number=EX0585

 

 

 

 

 

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Posted by csxt30 on Saturday, November 15, 2008 4:05 PM

Try this. http://www.amaco.com/prod-wireform-metal-mesh-368.html

You should be able to purchase it from this we-site.

Scroll down to product # 50005E ,

100 % ALLUMINUM SPARKLE MESH.

American Art Clay Co. Inc.

Indianapolis, In.

800-374-1600 

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Posted by cnw1995 on Saturday, November 15, 2008 9:13 AM

 I have used a type of lace / vellum I found at a fabric store. It was already a grey-ish color, and it had more of a closer weave. Instead of wooden dowels, I used industrial sewing needles which were pretty long, a nice dull finish and easily punched into the old layout foam.

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Posted by dennytodd on Saturday, November 15, 2008 7:53 AM

Thank all of you for your ideas. It looks like we will try the wire mesh/ wood post first.

Denny Todd

 

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Posted by DennisB-1 on Saturday, November 15, 2008 12:09 AM

The chain link fence kit in the above photo can be found at: www.brennansmodelrr.com  

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Posted by DennisB-1 on Saturday, November 15, 2008 12:03 AM

Brennan's Industrial Chain Link Fence Kit

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Posted by Dub on Friday, November 14, 2008 11:19 PM

I prefer the fiberglass screen not the wire metal.

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Posted by Mr. SP on Friday, November 14, 2008 10:14 PM

Tried the Walthers kit. It was a pain so I tossed it out and am still looking for a good way to model chain link fence.

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Posted by dwiemer on Friday, November 14, 2008 10:07 PM

Screen material for windows/doors.  Then, you can use small wooden dowels painted silver for the posts.

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Chain link fence
Posted by dennytodd on Friday, November 14, 2008 7:07 PM

What are people using to make scale “Chain link security fence”?

Denny Todd

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