We know that many of you would like a some clarification about scales. First, it is important to remember that scales are a fraction. An item that is listed at 1:24 means that it is 1/24th the size of the actual item in "real life". Therefore, the smaller the number in the fraction, the larger the replica. Similarly, the larger the number in the fraction, the smaller the replica. A 1:25 scale replica would be twice as big as a 1:50 scale replica of the same item.


For example: Scale: Length:
Take a fire engine that is 12 feet long in "real life". The size of the replica would vary in length depending on the scale in which the replica was produced. 1:1 =12 feet
1:12 =1 foot
1:24 =6 inches
1:48 =3 inches
1:72 =2 inches

Special Info for Modelers
We know that many of you are modelers in a particular scale and that you tend to collect items similar in size. Listed below is a helpful guide to use when determining whether or not an item will work for your modeling needs.

Range of Scales
"G" Gauge 1:24 & 1:25 scales
"Standard" Gauge 1:30, 1:32, & 1:34 scales
"O" Gauge 1:43, 1:48, 1:50, & 1:55 scales
"S" Gauge 1:60, 1:64, 1:70, & 1:72 scales
"HO" Gauge 1:87 Through 1:100 scales
"N" Gauge 1:160 scale

The picture above shows 3 common model sizes
The largest is 1/50 or "O" Scale
The middle is 1/87 or "HO" scale
The smallest is 1/160 or "N" scale