Turnbuckle advice

[gurnster75]

Please guys, whats the trick in getting the ends on the turnbuckles? I've managed to get 1 end on each, hurting my fingers in the process. I tried heating the plastic up in boiling water but still no joy. Surely there must be a trick?

[Frecklychimp]

Twist a scalpel blade or a bodyshell ream lightly in the opening of the rod end before fitting, just removes a small amount of plastic to help get the threads started.

a small amount of black grease will help them adjust easier without popping off the balls when fitted too.

[cigbunt]

i presume you mean on building a new kit?

if so use a reamer to take a tiny bit of the "flesh" from the cups to help it thread on the turnbuckle

[metalmickey0]

I also use one of those Tamiya `X` shaped spanners as the ball end will fit into the large end of the spanner so makes it easier to turn.

[gurnster75]

Yes its a new build and both those suggestions sound good, cheers guys.

[Allan1875]

One of the most brutal parts of any kit.

My new kit I didn't use any grease, they are so tight, adjusting them pops them off the ball joint.

[Razer]

I've used grease before, but after trying a drop of shock oil I will never go back!