Ancient Portable Scale

This is the scale Ysgramor used to share rations to the Five Hundred Mighty Companions! Hehehe... he probably had a few unhappy followers due to the small portions. Anyway... enough of Skyrim lore. I initially wanted to make a scale with two trays hanged out by a set of chain links but I realized it might take too long. If anyone of you knows how to make a chain link and make it look real (like it was hanging), please let me know. I'll be most happy to learn that. As always, let me know your honest feedback. Cheers.