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How to maintain a curve when joining flexible track?
Posted in: Model Railway, Tracks
13th April 2021
Joining sections of flexible track mid-curve can often result in small but annoying straight pieces of rail where two...
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How can I use BR wagon diagrams for my model railways?
Posted in: Rolling stock
23rd July 2024
You understand the importance of authenticity and detail in your models. British Railways (BR) wagon diagrams are an...
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What trees should wargamers choose?
Posted in: Scenery
17th December 2021
Choosing trees can be difficult for wargamers as many are sold with either a cautious suggestion of a model railway...
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How can I create sandbags for a diorama?
Posted in: Assembling and gluing
14th November 2022
Sandbags can be a very useful addition to a layout or diorama and can be relatively easy to achieve. Although it is...
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What type of plastic is used in plastic models?
Posted in: Kit building
12th April 2019
The plastic used in most model kits is injection moulded polystyrene which has been used since the early 1950's. It...
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What is 28mm Scale?

28mm scale or 1/56th scale is mainly used for wargaming figures. This means that a typical figure is 28mm tall and 1/56 means the model is 56 times smaller than the real thing.

The scale is larger than 1/76th scale (OO gauge) and smaller than 1/32nd scale.

Different manufacturers of figures have different ways of measuring the size: some measure from the base to the eyes while others measure to the top of the head minus head gear.

Bear that in mind if you plan on mixing figures and vehicles from several manufacturers to avoid scale inconsistencies.

Posted in: Kit building

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