All the Details About the Scale Models

There are various scales of collector cars. Each scale is indicated as a quotient, which measures the proportion between the specimen and the original model, such that, for example, the scale 1:18 indicates that the specimen is one -eighteenth of the original. A 1:1 (one in one) scale applies to a replica that is the exact same measurement as the original.

If we have a 1:24 scale car that measures 15 cm, we must multiply this figure by 24 and this result should give us the size of the real car (3.6 meters), or vice versa: if a real-size car measures 3.6 meters. long, its longitudinal distance at 1:24 scale should be 15 cm. (3.6/24 = 0.15).

Here we review some of the most common car scales.

Scale 1:87

The 1:87 scale , also known by the name H0, is the smallest scale in terms of cars, trucks, heavy machinery or trains. The models are manufactured with great precision despite their small size. A 1:87 car measures between 4 and 5 cm long. approx.

Scale 1:64

The 1:64 scale is currently the most collected given its low price and wide variety of models, 1:64 means that there is a relationship of 1 to 64 between the model and the real object, 1cm of the model corresponds to 64 cm of the object, but also 1 mm of the model corresponds to 64 mm of the real object, and even 1 inch of the object corresponds to 64 inches in reality. That is why the scales do not have any associated measurements, since they are used for all units of length (millimeters, centimeters, meters, inches, feet, etc.). In the case of car miniatures there are other quite popular scales (1:18, 1:24, 1:32, 1:43, 1:87), and each of those numbers tells us what the relationship is between the size of the model and that of reality. And sometimes reference is made to a 1:1 scale model (natural scale)

Scale 1:43

The 1:43 scale is very common in European collecting. The models measure approximately 13 cm. long. There is a wide variety of models available on the market for this type of collecting, and themed collections can be created.

In the 1:43 Scale, 1 centimeter of the miniature represents 43 centimeters of the real model, or what is the same; 43 centimeters of the real model are represented in 1 centimeter of the miniature.

To know the exact measurements of a certain 1:43 scale model, we will have to divide the measurements of the real model by 43.

The 1:43 scale is a very appropriate collection range among collectors, since many models can be displayed in a small space and it is also a range that, despite its size, has many details in the manufacturers of high-end products.

Scale 1:24

In the 1:24 Scale, 1 centimeter of the miniature represents 24 centimeters of the real model, or what is the same; 24 centimeters of the real model are represented in 1 centimeter of the miniature.

To know the exact measurements of a certain 1:24 scale model, we will have to divide the measurements of the real model by 24.

Scale 1:18

The 1:18 scale is very popular in American collecting. The models generally measure 30 cm. long, and given their size, these cars include opening doors and hood, allowing you to see many details, such as the interior of the vehicle and the engine. 1 centimeter of the miniature represents 18 centimeters of the real model, or what is the same; 18 centimeters of the real model are represented in 1 centimeter of the miniature. If the real car measures 5.58 meters (558 cm.) at 1:18 scale it will measure 31 cm.

Scale 1:125

• Scales based on multiples of 10, 25, 50 or 100 , as is done in the case of architecture. Thus we would have: the scale 1:10 (one centimeter of the model is 10 centimeters in reality, the scale 1:100 (a centimeter of the model is a meter in reality), the scale 1:200 (one centimeter of the model is 2 meters in reality) or the scale 1:500 (one centimeter of the model is 5 meters in reality) and scales that are half or a quarter of those mentioned ( 1:25 , 1:50 , 1:75 , 1:125 , 1:150 , 1:250 …)