Naval Mine Desk Lamp - WIP

[BornKilr]

After seeing several WW2 movies featuring naval battles, I decided to make a replica of the iconic naval mines. But rather than being a static prop, I wanted it to have a purpose. So I got the idea to make it a desk accent lamp. The plan is to have 2 mines, suspended from chains at differing lengths, mounted to a base with LED lights inside the mine body, shining through a clear opening in backside.

So far I have just completed the first test on the mine itself. After starting, I realized the proportion of the mine to the contact pins was off, but I finished it anyway just to test the rust look. I'm pretty pleased with that part.

So now I have to get a smaller sphere and try again and to test the chain portion. I've looked around but had no luck finding a small plastic chain. Does anyone know of a source for this? The mine itself is around 5" so it would need to be in that scale. Thanks

 

[BornKilr]

Also, if anyone has any suggestions for making very small rivets, approximately 2mm diameter. It needs to be easy to do, as each contact pin has 6-8 rivets each! I've read a drop of glue works. Has anyone tried this?

 

[division 6]

For the rivets you can get sheets of them that you apply like decals or as some have done use a 50/50 mix of JB Weld and Lacquer thinner applied with a tooth pick.

 

[division 6]

Archer is the company that makes the decals.

 

[Grumpy Popeye]

...another idea for rivets is to use Tulip dimensional paint. It's nice and thick so it's easy to control.