Kingsman Posted January 15, 2018 Share Posted January 15, 2018 Isn't it funny how things work sometimes? Chance findings. I was considering buying the DN Models Merkava ball and chain armour set for about £13. There are various ways of doing these in kits and AM sets with etched chains, real chains, white metal castings, plastic balls etc. Real chains and real balls appealed. But I found myself in my local Hobbycraft looking for something else in the jewellery and beading section when I spotted packets of ball pins. No idea what they're supposed to be used for but they looked just like the parts in DN's set, but at a fraction of the price. Having come home and checked the pictures I found that they were indeed exactly the same. Surfing eBay - as one now does - I found larger packs even cheaper, and some matching chain. So I got 200 balls - enough to do 2 turrets but a few short of 3 at 70 balls per turret - for £2.25 here http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/200-ANTIQUE-BRONZE-BALL-PINS-20mm-x-0-5mm-Jewellery-Beads-Earrings-54F-UK/121643908739?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649 and 15 feet of matching chain for £4.39 here. The chain will have many other uses. http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Pack-of-10-x-18-Antique-Bronze-Plated-Very-Fine-Trace-chains-J1530/131409195560?ssPageName=STRK%3AMEBIDX%3AIT&_trksid=p2057872.m2749.l2649 Bargain, methinks. So if anyone else is thinking of a Merkava with the turret chain armour, you might want to look here too. 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blue_Centurion Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 You deserve an award for destroying some company's rip off! Nice job! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kingsman Posted January 23, 2018 Author Share Posted January 23, 2018 I wouldn't necessarily go as far as calling it a rip-off, but I think it could be done for half the price and still make a decent return. Suppliers exist to make a living 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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