Despite the title of this article being a bit scary, we simply want to explore sustainable practices and materials...
Valid to UK only - excludes oversized items
Despite the title of this article being a bit scary, we simply want to explore sustainable practices and materials...
If you're lucky enough to know a lot about models and have experience painting them, how much the paint costs, is...
A Plux22 DCC decoder is a type of digital decoder used in model railways to control locomotives fitted with a Plux22...
Most modellers know that flux should be used to make better soldering joins, however, too many articles on the...
Flash on a model is the flat bits of extra material that you will often see attached to the various pieces of a model...
The scale of a model is a ratio that compares the size of the model to the size of the real-life object it represents. For example, a model car that is 1/24th the size of the actual car would be considered a 1:24 scale model.
To determine the scale of a model, you can use a ruler or other measuring tool to measure the length of the model, and then compare it to the length of the real-life object it represents. The ratio of the length of the model to the length of the real-life object is the scale of the model.
Another way to determine the scale of a model is by looking at the manufacturer's specifications or the packaging of the model. Many manufacturers will clearly state the scale of the model on the packaging or in the instructions.
Lastly, you can also use online scale calculators and conversion tools to determine the scale of a model, by inputting the dimensions of the model and the real-life object.
Click here to receive the tips weekly in your mailbox. You can unsubscribe at any time.
What scale is Hornby?
How to weight my model so it does not tip?
Is Bachmann compatible with Hornby?
What are the model railway eras?
Can a "DCC ready" train be used on analogue?