G scale locomotive.

[Tim A.]

Here's a comparison of figure sizes in the different scales. I'm bouncing between the 1:20.3 and 1:22.5 scales. If a 1:20.3 standing figure will fit in the cab, I will probably go with that scale, which will turn the engine, and everything else to narrow gauge. Still waiting on the 1:20.3 figure to arrive for the test.

 

[paddy]

I was only joking ....really because the model was made of metal.

 

[paddy]

One thing i notice with figures is often the overall scale may reduce but the models head doesnt...The head is often over size with soldier figures.

 

[Tim A.]

One thing i notice with figures is often the overall scale may reduce but the models head doesnt...The head is often over size with soldier figures.

Seems to be a thing with the railroad figures too.

 

[Rhino]

Agreed but the argument is over simplified. 1.1 foot of the actual Yamato would be 100 tons if the weight density were the same throughout the ship and one didn't account for the height and depth to also be 1/700th of the original.

This is easier to explain with the Panther as its dimensions are readily available to me.
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Ignoring the gun length, the 1/1 hull and turret measure:
6900mm x 3910mm x 3430mm = 92.538 of cubic meters in volume
47 tons for that cubic volume is 1.969 tons per cubic meter.

In 1/48th scale, the dimensions are:
143.75mm x 81.458mm x 71.458 = .837 of cubic meters in volume.
47 tons divided by 48 cubed = 0.937 pounds.

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