Does anyone know of a good kit source for these?

[Mackvision]

Trying to find a good kit source for 1/24-1/25th scale D-ring towing shackles like these?..............any help would be appreacieated!...........................Mark

[randx0]

Is Scratch building out of the question? It looks like a pretty basic shape you could bend out of wire hammer the ends to flatten so you can drill a hole add a pin and paint .because I can't think of where I've seen them in a kit.

[Muncie]

probably going to have to step over to the the railroad or military corner of the hobby world - maybe in the aftermarket/internet section...

[snacktruck67]

Definitely get from a military kit. Depending on the scale you want, you can get them off of a 2-1/2 (deuce and a half) truck. It is called a shackle. Go the this link:

https://www.google.com/search?q=deuce+and+a+half+military+truck&tbm=isch&imgil=fOz3l5T63sTARM%253A%253BRdEcRRT8sZP9-M%253Bhttp%25253A%25252F%25252Fen.wikipedia.org%25252Fwiki%25252FM35_2%25252525C2%25252525BD-ton_cargo_truck&source=iu&pf=m&fir=fOz3l5T63sTARM%253A%252CRdEcRRT8sZP9-M%252C_&usg=__BHRhzNH8jfdZY3RP-zsQn88sWqk%3D&biw=1280&bih=570&ved=0CDgQyjc&ei=vAn1VKP7N4OrgwSSsoDYBg#imgdii=_&imgrc=HQVDDFh28CH3XM%253A%3BVz3SgHfjXvStqM%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.truckforum.org%252Fforums%252Fattachments%252Ftruck-classifieds%252F3291d1252683790-for-sale-trade-military-2-ton-deuce-half-dsc02603.jpg%3Bhttp%253A%252F%252Fwww.truckforum.org%252Fforums%252Ftruck-classifieds%252F19858-for-sale-trade-military-2-ton-deuce-half.html%3B933%3B700

Tons of pictures of this shackle.

[Agent G]

Lion Roar, Aber, Eduard and a host of others have brass shackles identical to that. Trouble is most all are 1/35th scale.

http://www.pacmodelscatalog.com/mm5/merchant.mvc?Screen=PROD&Store_Code=PCM&Product_Code=AB+R-13&Category_Code=AB+AA+1%3A35

http://www.bnamodelworld.com/rb-model/rb-077108

Here's a 1/16 scale set.

http://www.artistichobbies.com/proddetail.php?prod=ABE16021

G

[southpier]

since hardware comes in a myriad of sizes, the above links might be your solution(s)

if not, two other suggestions:

ask here - http://offroadmodels.proboards.com/ - you'll probably need to register

and check with aftermarket big rig suppliers.

http://www.modelcarsmag.com/forums/index.php?showtopic=71864&hl=

btw: original picture is "bow" shackle

Ozark Miniatures also has a listing - but no pictures http://www.ozarkminiatures.com/scripts/prodList.asp

Edited March 4, 2015 by southpier

[rsxse240]

I'd bet I cold pop out quite a few rather quickly using solder for the shackle and a straight pin from the sewing section at hobby lobby. As it was stated earlier.

Check larger scale train detail parts like G gauge and O-gauge. I don't recall precisely, but one of those is really close to 1:24

Check Micro-Mark, they have a bunch of detailing accessories like that for trains and most other hobbies.

Edited March 4, 2015 by rsxse240

[Atmobil]

G-scale is 1:22,5 so many G-scale things can work in 1:24/25 modelling aswell.

[chris02719]

I found these in 1/50 scale. They're listed as 100 ton shackles. They don't list actual dimensions, and they are pricey.

http://www.evot-usa.com/mobile/product.aspx?ProductCode=yc632&404;http://www.evot-usa.com:80/YCC-Shackle-Set-100-Ton-10-Pieces-1-50-Scale-p/yc632.htm=

[cam]

Bluejacket models, in Searsport Maine sells pot metal shackles in different sizes, try them. They carry model ship supplies.

[gatorincebu]

Mack,

Try KFS in England. They have just what you are looking for. And possibly more!! :-) And Howard is great to deal with.

I do not have the link handy. But if you do a search on google it will come up.

Be Well

Gator

[southpier]

http://www.kitformservices.com/tq.html

i found load binders but no bow shackles

[gatorincebu]

Joe,

I found the parts you are looking for. They were listed in the metal parts section. hope this helps.

www.kitformsehttp://www.kitformservices.com/metal/toolshacklekit.jpgrvices.com/metal/toolshacklekit.jpg

Be Well

Gator

[southpier]

hah! right you are.

[Superpeterbilt]

hah! right you are.

most of that looks copied from the "Can Do" wrecker, and thats what I was going to suggest.