Working with HO scale chain

[efram]

I am looking for tips and tricks for working with HO scale chain.  I am pulling my hair out trying to get consistent  results.  Any and all help is appreciated!

Efram

[sbhunterca]

What sort of difficulties are you having?

Two things I usually do are to slightly stretch it before installation to obtain a more realistic link shape, and to run a light coat of ACC along it after installation to permanently set it in a natural arc (be prepared to prod it lightly with the tip of a modelling knife before it sets fully).

Steve