Re: Modelling Scales

In a message dated 7/25/01 6:46:21 AM Central Daylight Time, 
donoghmc@hotmail.com writes:

> If a model is 1/72, then presumably the appropriate figure size is
25mm. 
> (unless my maths is significantly lacking)
> 
> However generally speaking manufacturers link 1/72 with 20mm.
> 
> What is the deal with that?
> *grin*
> 
> Really what I want to know is how compatible are 1/72 vehicles with
25mm 
> (say Stargrunt) figures
> 

72nd is close enough. The difference is where you measure the figures
from - 
not the relevant size. The best rule of thumb is "Does it look right?" I
use 
anything from 1/87th to 1/68th (Collector's Matchbox) if it looks right.