"1:35 scale" means that 1 unit in the model represents 35 units in real life. To convert this to centimeters, we need to know what the "unit" is. It's most likely millimeters (mm) in this case.

Here's the breakdown:

* 1:35 scale: 1 mm on the model = 35 mm in real life

* To convert to centimeters: 35 mm = 3.5 cm

Therefore, 1:35 scale in centimeters is equivalent to 1 mm on the model representing 3.5 cm in real life.

Example: If a model car is 100 mm long, its real-life counterpart would be 3500 mm (or 350 cm) long.