A somewhat over ambitious attempt to make a ammunition belt. You get the idea. It did not turn out all that w:)
I got 'reasonable' results by doing the following.
1) Take a cast spear (I always replace them with wire)
2) Crimp it (several times) with a set of pliers.
3) Bend it (easy part) to the desired shape.
4) Glue it in place (the fiddly bit)
5) Paint it up. It does pass muster.