LEGO® TECHNIC Chainlinks
TECHNIC Chainlinks 5243-1 is a service pack from 1987. It holds 70 black pieces, all of the same type, for tracks and chains.
- Set number
- 5243
- Year
- 1987
- Pieces
- 70
- Minifigures
- 0
- Theme
- Technic
- Different parts
- 1
Parts list 1
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Description
Material, not a model
This set belongs to the Service Packs and is not a kit with instructions but a bag of spare and accessory parts. It appeared in 1987 in the Technic area. It contains 70 pieces, and all of them belong to a single type: chain links. If you are working on a Technic model with a tracked drive, this gives you enough material to lengthen a chain, replace one or design your own. It suits tinkerers who like free construction and prefer not to follow instructions.
One part, one colour
The parts list is shorter than for almost any other set: one part, one colour, which is black. That makes a completeness check simple, because you are essentially just counting links. Black is also an ideal colour for chains since it fits almost every Technic model and hides signs of wear. There are no minifigs and no decorative extras, and that is exactly the point of a service pack like this. If you are planning a chain length, you can simply count the links and lay them side by side.
What chain links are used for
Chain links serve as the track for tanks, diggers, cranes and conveyor systems. With 70 of them you can close one chain of modest length or build two shorter runs. How many links a vehicle needs depends on its size, so it is worth estimating before you start. Anyone who experiments with tracks often will want a few spare links in the box in case a design needs a little extra length. That way a project never stalls on one missing link.
For collectors and rebuilders
Service packs are popular with collectors, because they were usually sold in small runs and are hard to find later. This page shows the full parts list so you can check whether your bag is complete. The “What can I build?” tool tells you which Technic models you can make with these links and the other parts in your collection, and where they might fit best. With a bag holding a single part, the comparison takes seconds, so it is worth a look.
FAQ
- What is in the set?
- It contains 70 black chain links, which is only a single type of part, and no minifigs.
- Are there building instructions?
- This is a service pack, so there is no fixed model. The links are material for your own constructions.
- What can I use the links for?
- Typically tracked drives for vehicles, but also conveyor belts or chains in machine models.
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