But a GW figure next to a 1/35 scale vehicle looks ‘about right’ although it is theoretically a much smaller scale (1/60 compared to 1/35.) If you put a GW figure next to a 1/48 scale vehicle, it looks rather large. If you put a GW figure next to a 1/72 scale figure, it looks absolutely massive. However scales can be deceptive because the appearance of models depends partly on our psychological interpretation of the key features of the model. This is what’s called ‘heroic’ proportions and it helps give 40K figures a look to themselves. The head is enlarged, the legs are shortened and the accoutrements and the weapons are exaggerated. However, the proportions of the figure are distorted. If you take a GW figure and measure it, it probably does measure about 28mm to the eyes. (A six foot tall man measures five feet eight to the eyes.) Other manufacturers sometimes describe 28mm as 1/56 scale. If you convert this to proportional scale, GW infantry models are supposedly about 1/60 scale. The nominal scale of 40K is 28mm ‘heroic’. Classic wargame scales are 25mm, 15mm and 20mm. Wargame figures are traditionally expressed in terms of the height of the model from sole to eyes in millimetres. It’s also easy to convert up from the model’s dimensions to the original item, or to a different scale model. Look up the dimensions of the real life item, and divide by the scale. This makes it easy to find out how large a model kit is going to be. The scale 1/72 means that a part which is 72 feet long in real life, will be only 1 foot long on the model. Scales are normally specified in terms of their proportion, such as 1/35 or 1/72. Realistic size of GW versus historical kits.This article looks at the following issues in choosing kits. While they will not be tournament legal, they will give a distinctive look to your army, and save money as well. GW provides a good range of vehicle kits, however it can be a lot of fun converting historical kits. Historical Vehicle Kits for 40K Space Marine and Imperial Guard Armies
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