What are people using to make scale “Chain link security fence”?
Denny Todd
Screen material for windows/doors. Then, you can use small wooden dowels painted silver for the posts.
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.
I prefer the fiberglass screen not the wire metal.
The chain link fence kit in the above photo can be found at: www.brennansmodelrr.com
Thank all of you for your ideas. It looks like we will try the wire mesh/ wood post first.
Denny Todd
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.
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
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
Screen cut on the bias with brass or aluminum rod for the pipe.
If you’re looking to make a “scale” chain link fence then wooden dowels with wire mesh won’t do it.