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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)

1/18th ---------- 240mm
1/24th ---------- 180mm
1/43rd ---------- 100mm
1/46th ---------- 94mm

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

Buses ( EFE 1/76 scale models)

Single decker bus double decker buses - these are between 11cm and 14cm long

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