WWII War Ships

Anchor Chain

WS7001

Bunker Studio, 1/700 Scale, Printed Resin

Reviewed by Devin Poore, August 2022

Ship's chain has always been a challenge for model makers. Fine brass jewelry chain lacks the horizontal studs needed, and is rarely small enough to pass for 1/700 scale. There are photoetch versions, but they, obviously, lack the needed 3D dimensions.

Enter 3D printing. I ordered several items for an upcoming project off of eBay out of China, and added this chain set to my cart just to see how it looked. Turns out, it's quite impressive. Printed at 1.15mm length and .65mm wide for each link, the chain is extremely fine, and includes the horizontal stud. Printed in a very dark gray, it won't require much paint, if any at all. With two lengths at 52mm long, there's enough chain in one box to outfit more than one model.

This is a great accessory to add more texture and realism to your ships. Bunker Studio also offers the same chain in 1/350th and 1/200 scale.

Review sample courtesy of my "ooh, that looks cool" spending impulses while shopping on eBay. I paid $12 plus shipping for the set. I wasn't able to find a dedicated website for Bunker Studio, but their products are all over eBay, and site sponsor Freetime Hobbies stocks their items.

Highly Recommended.