scale

[freakinacage]

i have asked this before and seem to have lost the info

what scale is 28-32mm? and what scale is 54mm?

way i figure it
1/72 is about 28mm and
1/32 is about 54. am i right?

i have cocked up this in the past and dont want to do it again!!

 

[generulpoleaxe]

this is more accurate
1/268 is 6mm
1/161 is 10mm (N gauge is 10.1mm 1/160)
1/107 is 15mm
1/80.5 is 20mm
1/76 is 21.2mm
1/72 is 22.4mm
1/64 is 25mm
1/56 is 28mm
1/54 is 30mm
1/48 is 33.5mm
1/43.5 is 37mm
1/40 is 40mm
1/35 is 46mm

 

[freakinacage]

hmm so i could use 1/64 - 1/48 for 28mm stuff depending on what it is

what about 54? was i right?

i forgot about different gauges. what would be ok for the 2 scales?

 

[generulpoleaxe]

1/32 is roughly 54mm

even tho scale measurement is more accurate some companies products do differ.

it\'s realy difficult finding 1/64 and 1/56 scale products as they aren\'t as popular amongst modellers.

have a look at bam minis, they do WWII vehicles at 1/56 to go with their 28mm models.

 

[Einion]

Originally posted by freakinacage
what scale is 28-32mm? and what scale is 54mm?

way i figure it
1/72 is about 28mm and
1/32 is about 54. am i right?

1/32 = 54mm, yep. Note though: most \"54s\" these days are not made to this size, not even close, and the scale they\'re working towards is often not 1/32.

For minis I don\'t think the size/scale thing really works since the proportions are exaggerated, so it\'s more cartoony - oversize weapons being the classic illustration of this.

But if you do want to work from the same basis as 1/32, 28mm = 1/62 scale.

Originally posted by generulpoleaxe
this is more accurate
...
1/35 is 46mm

Is it? 1/35 equates with a nominal height of 49.3mm.

Einion

 

[freakinacage]

so what should i aim for, for a 54mm mini?

 

[supervike]

Well, I\'d go by the \'look\' way more than the strict adherence to scale.

1/48th scale works very well with 28-32mm figures.

Unless you are working with only one manufacturer, I\'d say stay away from scale and go by looks completely. I realize this is not always possible on the \'net.

Using it as a general guideline makes sense however.

 

[freakinacage]

yeah thats the problem. most online historical stuff doesnt even have a pic of the model, only concept art. it\'s crap. i\'d never buy anything i haven\'t seen

 

[generulpoleaxe]

Originally posted by freakinacage
yeah thats the problem. most online historical stuff doesnt even have a pic of the model, only concept art. it\'s crap. i\'d never buy anything i haven\'t seen

there aren\'t many companies that do that still.

 

[airhead]

trouble is the definition of \"scale\" is not the same throughout the industry.

Some measure from the base to the top of the head for a six foot tall \"average\" man.

Otheres measure from the top of base to eyes.

Some just say to heck with scale - ours is \"heroic\" for whatever that is worth.

All are 28mm.