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Hobbyboss 1:350 type IX-A u-boot
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Posted: Sunday, April 06, 2014 - 03:11 PM UTC
I am trying to build this models rigging.Confused about what scale to use in regards to turnbuckles etc.When looking online I see generic cables and fittings that seem to large for this small sub.I am guessing that a turnbuckle for the Bismarck would be out of place on this U boat? I have some 1/48 turnbuckles look look nearly right should I stay exclusively with 1:350 aftermarket parts?
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Posted: Sunday, April 06, 2014 - 04:24 PM UTC
Ahoy David.

There are 1:350 scale turnbuckles you can buy for your build.

North Star 1/350 Turnbuckles & Eye Bolts (NSA350070)

I would think that the 1:48 scale ones for this tiny model may
be too big.

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Joe
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Posted: Monday, April 07, 2014 - 05:02 PM UTC
Yeah you are right, they are out of scale.thanks for the reference.
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Posted: Monday, April 14, 2014 - 04:30 AM UTC
Just my 2 p, but I would think that rendering a turnbuckle in any scale that small would be negligible. I know that when doing WWI aircraft in 1/72, a turnbuckle there would not be noticed well at all in that scale. 1/350 - you wouldn't even know it was there. (Again, just my opinion.)
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