Scratchbuild a 1:20.3 scale 29'-6” Flatcar - myLargescale.com

Next, apply 5-min. epoxy to both ends of the cut truss rod and slide the Ozark slotted turnbuckle into
place. When you are satisfied with its location, squeeze the ends closed using thumb and forefinger
pressure only. Cut the other outer rod and install the turnbuckle. Make sure that all the slots line up with
each other. When the epoxy has set up, cut the inner rods and repeat the turnbuckle installation. The
reason I only cut 2 rods at one time, is that the rods tend to flex out of alignment if all 4 rods were to be cut
at once. The turnbuckles are very visible and must be installed as straight as possible. Latter on, we will
slide a length of lumber through all of the turnbuckles, in real life, this practice prevents the turnbuckles
from vibrating loose. The plank is usually wired in place.
Note: Hartford Products, Trackside Details and others, also offer turnbuckles in varying styles.