*Quote -  Hi Steve,

There is a couple of ways to do this.  The fastest is to create a straight section of chain and use the bend modifier as airflamesred suggested. 

The best way, however, is to create the straight section of chain and then rig a skeleton to it with joints at the link overlaps. You can then add an IK chain if you want for easier posing and animating. 

Mark*

Is there a tutorial(s) on simple rigging and adding IK chains...?  

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