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scale and scale
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We hope that you will find
a useful information that will help you in selecting the
appropriate scale for your future Architectural or Urban
Model.
Please, feel
free to contact us if you wish to create link from your web
site to this page or add more information about scales and
scale selection for Architectural and Urban Models.
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Architectural Scales |
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Standard architectural scales are different, although some of them
are close to the standard scales acknowledged in the
model/hobby industry. Such similarities allow us to provide
high quality scenery elements for architectural models.
Below is a table showing some of the most usable
architectural model scales along with transcription to
standard US inch/foot scales and recommended scales for
accessories/scenery elements. |
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International Scale
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1” on the model based equivalent
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1' of the origin based equivalent
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Other equivalent
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Recommended standard scales for
scenery elements |
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Architectural Models |
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1:10 |
1” = 10” |
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1:9 |
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1:20 |
1” = 20” |
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1:22.5 |
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1:25 |
1” = 25” |
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1:24 |
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1:24 * |
1”=2' |
1/2”=1' |
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1:24 , 1:22.5 |
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1:32 |
1”=2.66' |
3/8”=1' |
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1:32 , 1:35 |
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1:48 |
1”=4' |
1/4”=1' |
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1:48 , 1:50 |
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1:50 * |
1”=4.16' |
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1:50 , 1:48 |
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1:75 |
1”=6.25' |
3/16”=1' |
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1:72, 1:76 |
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1:100* |
1”=8.33' |
1/8”=1' |
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1:100, 1:87(HO) |
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1:125 |
1”=10' |
3/32”=1' |
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1:122(TT), 1:100 |
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1:150 |
1”=12.5' |
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1:160(N) |
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1:160* |
1”=13.33' |
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3/4”=10' |
1:160(N) |
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1:200* |
1”=16.66' |
1/16”=1' |
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1:220(Z) |
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1:240* |
1”=20' |
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1:220(Z) |
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1:250 |
1”=20.83' |
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1:220(Z)??? |
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Urban Models |
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1:300 |
1”=25' |
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1:287 |
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1:360 |
1”=30' |
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N/A |
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1:384 |
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1/32”=1' |
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N/A |
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1:480* |
1”=40' |
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1:500 |
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1:500* |
1”=41.66' |
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1:500 |
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1:600 |
1”=50' |
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1:500??? |
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1:1000 |
1”=83.3' |
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N/A |
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1:1200* |
1”=100' |
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N/A |
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1:2000* |
1”=166.6' |
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N/A |
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1:2400* |
1”=200' |
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N/A |
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the most recognizable scales |
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Scale Selection |
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It is not easy to select the right scale for
architectural model. We have to consider the model's purpose
and content, target audience, space available for
presentation, model's mobility and functionality, as well as
budget and a deadline. We often recommend to the customer to
reduce an initially planned scale in order to save money and
fabrication time when we are confident that we will
represent all the important features on a downsized model.
Or, we might recommend the same if the model is meant to be
moved frequently from place to place. Such a situation is
the most sensitive in terms of scale selection. The size and
weight of the model that have to travel frequently are
vital, and their miscalculation will affect the model's very
purpose and turn every move into an aggravating, not to
mention costly task. We always ask our customers to believe
that accuracy, meticulous attention to details, professional
finishes, a carefully balanced color scheme and high quality
scenery elements are the factors that turn the model into a
spectacular presentation and design support tool much rather
than its size.
Below is a chart that may help to select an
appropriate scale range for your future model, based on
model content and purpose. We would not, of course, be able
to cover all possible combinations in this one chart, so we
described only the most common types of models. |
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Model's Content
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General Purpose
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Recommended scales
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Single, up to 1-2 story, small to medium size
building, no landscape development |
Museum, exhibit
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1:24, 1:32 , 1:50 |
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Single, up to 1-2 story, small to medium size
building, limited landscape development |
Museum, exhibit, architectural presentation
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1:32, 1:50 , 1:48 |
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Single, up to 5-7 story, medium size building,
limited landscape development |
Museum, exhibit, architectural presentation
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1:75, 1:100 |
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Single, multi story building, tower/skyscraper
type, limited landscape development |
Museum, exhibit, architectural presentation
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1:100, 1:120, 1: 150, 1:160, 1:200 |
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Single, school/hospital type building,
expanded landscape development |
Architectural presentation
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1:150, 1:160, 1:200,
1:220, 1:240 |
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Multi building complex consists of small to
medium size buildings, expanded landscape
development (residential block type) |
Architectural presentation
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1:220, 1:240 |
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Multi building complex consists of medium to
large size buildings, expanded landscape
development (commercial, industrial type)
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Museum, exhibit, visitor center,
architectural presentation
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1:300 |
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Medium size resort complex, expanded
landscape development |
Visitor center, architectural presentation
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1:240, 1:300 |
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Large size resort complex, greatly expanded
landscape development |
Visitor center, architectural presentation
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1:480, 1:500 |
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Urban model, several building blocks, doors,
windows and other details still be required,
expanded landscape development
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Urban development support
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1:480, 1:500 |
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Urban model greater than preview one,
buildings fabricated as blocks, no doors,
windows required, mono or duotone painting
scheme |
Urban development support
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1:1000, 1:1200, 1:2000, 1:2400
depending on area size
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