 | information on model size |  |
Explanation of Scales
Guide to model sizes - the scale model sizes shown below for cars are based on a ford focus hatchback and give the approximate length of the model car,
Most models are mounted on a plinth and the length of the plinth can add 50 to 100mm to the total length - this is dependant on the model scale and manufacturer
Scale Approximate Sizes
Cars (ford focus hatchback used as example)
Scale ......approx length
1/18th ..........240mm
1/24th .........180mm
1/32th .........135mm
1/43rd .........100mm
1/46th .......... 94mm
1/64th .......... 67mm
1/76th .......... 57mm
1/148th .........29mm
Motorbikes (based on a Yamaha YZF-R6)
1/6th ----------- 340mm
1/9th ----------- 227mm
1/10th ---------- 204mm
1/12th ---------- 170mm
1/18th ---------- 114mm
1/24th ---------- 85mm
Scooters (based on a Vespa)
1/12th ---------- 140mm long and 80mm high
1/18th ---------- 100mm long and 60mm high
Buses ( EFE 1/76 scale models)
Single decker bus double decker buses - these are between 11cm and 14cm long
N Gauge 148 scale buses approx 50mm long |
| The Image below gives an indication of the different size of scale model cars
Starting at the top is 1/72 then moving down 1/64, 1/43, 1/32, 1/24 and at the bottom 1/18
|
| | |
Motorbike-Search-Engine - UK Motorbike Web Directory and Search Engine, one of the fastest growing motorbike websites in the UK |
|  |
|
