What does miniature scale mean?
Definition: The relative scale of miniatures is a modeling scale that compares the size of the model to the size of a real life object. This ratio will show how many times the model is smaller than the original size. For example, 1/72 means that the size of the miniature is the 1/72th of the size of the original.
What size is a 1 48 scale figure?
Model scales
| Ratio | Millimetres per foot | Common use |
|---|---|---|
| 1:55 | 5.644 mm | |
| 1:50 | 6.096 mm | |
| 1:48 | 6.350 mm | Aircraft models Dollhouse Military models Wargaming |
| 1:45 | 6.773 mm |
How to choose the right size for a miniature?
For instance, the size chosen could be 25 mm. This means that each miniature should be that height. Of course, there is a necessary variation in these scales as well. In a fantasy game, a dwarf miniature will still be shorter than that of a dragon.
What is the standard base size for DND miniatures?
Smaller models have bases that are either ¼ inch for tiny creatures, or ½ inch for small creatures. The math works the same across all sizes of DnD minis. Here are the sizes of Dungeons and Dragons miniatures and their equivalent bases: Tiny – ¼ inch. Small – ½ inch. Medium – 1 inch. Large – 2 inch. Huge – 3 inch. Gargantuan – 4 inch.
How much does scale up affect the size of miniatures?
For “Heroic” miniatures, because scale up is really only in the x and y dimensions the difference in volume isn’t quite as extreme and you see a roughly 25% increase in the size of the model for a 25/28 mm heroic figure, but can see a more significant change if the “heroism” of the model approaches the 30 mm scale.
What is a miniature at a relative scale?
Miniatures at a relative scale compare the size of the miniature to the size of a real-life object. For instance, a mini may be listed as 1/35, meaning that the mini is 1/35th the size of the actual, real-life object.
