O scale, and other RR scales

[Gilvan Blight]

I was just wondering what O scale was and how it related to miniatures?

While thinking about that I was wondering exactly what scale would match most 28-30mm models.

The reason I ask is that I was browsing a couple of scenery sites that have interesting bits like vegetable gardens, and tomato plants and wondered if they would be in scale for my D&D games.

 

[freakinacage]

this should help:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_scale_model_sizes
a shorter list with just the more common ones is here:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miniature_figure_(gaming)

 

[airhead]

Here\'s a nice calculator and a list of scales:
http://www.csgnetwork.com/modrrscaleconv.html

S (1:64) is very close to most D&D terrain 1\" = 5\' or 1:60

but the 32mm heroic scale minis are closer to O scale.

 

[Gilvan Blight]

Thank you very much for the info.

Another question. Has anyone used any of the O scale stuff for basing or scenery work?

I\'m looking at the Scenery Express site at things like Goldenrod, Vegetables, Corn Stalks etc. I know some people have done some great stuff with the Silfor tufts, but wondered about the other products.

http://www.sceneryexpress.com/default.asp

 

[Dragonsreach]

Gilvan thanks for that link.
Having looked at the products under silfor I\'d say you \"hit a winner\" there. As the Golden rod demo show you can adjust the height to suit almost any scale of figure.

 

[freakinacage]

Originally posted by Gilvan Blight
Thank you very much for the info.

Another question. Has anyone used any of the O scale stuff for basing or scenery work?

I\'m looking at the Scenery Express site at things like Goldenrod, Vegetables, Corn Stalks etc. I know some people have done some great stuff with the Silfor tufts, but wondered about the other products.

http://www.sceneryexpress.com/default.asp

oh my, there\'s a lot of stuff there! i could spend a LOT!

 

[Gilvan Blight]

You are very welcome for the link.

I was cleaning out bookmarks when I noticed this site. I\'m guessing I bookmarked it as it sells Silfor tufts and ships to Canada, but I never did buy anything.

I was incredibly impressed by their selection having just \'found\' the site again. Very happy to hear I should be able to use it.

Now if only the NA Auto industry can figure things out so I can get back to work, I will be doing some online shopping.

 

[Einion]

Wow, the range of stuff on that site is amazing

Looks ace too; I knew railway modellers had a lot of products to pick from but I didn\'t realise the quality had gone up so much!

Einion