For many modellers creating scene elements is a significant part of adding extra realism and impact to a layout....
Valid to UK only - excludes oversized items
For many modellers creating scene elements is a significant part of adding extra realism and impact to a layout....
There is no real reason why the height clearance of tunnels and bridges on a model railway should conform to any...
Years ago, many modellers would hang their planes from the ceiling, it was almost an obligatory custom between father...
Hornby model railways are OO Scale or 1/76th that is 4 millimetres to the foot (12 inches). It runs on a track with...
Although nowadays there are CDUs (Capacitor Discharge Units) designed for model railways that plug straight into the...
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.
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