Scales and resizing.

**Mike Stamper** · #1 07-16-2013, 08:39 AM

I see regularly questions about the above, such as "I have a model in 1:200 and want to reduce it to 1:400". If I reply to this, it's only seen by the members who see the thread.

Can someone suggest an area where the answer can be seen by all members on an on-going basis? A new title in the FAQ perhaps?

Here's two statements that answer some of the above. Others can be added "as and when"

To calculate the scale (S) of a model measure the size of a full size version (F) and the size of the model version (M).

The formula is S = F / M

Therefor The scale will be 1: S

To calculate the percentage change (C) of a kit to a new scale, take the original scale (O) and decide on the new scale (N)

The Formula is C=O / N * 100

C will be the the number to be typed in the printer when programming a reduction or enlargement.

Cheers
Mike

**SCEtoAUX** · #2 07-16-2013, 09:12 AM

Maybe make it a sticky in the Tips and Tricks section.

**John Bowden** · #3 07-16-2013, 02:10 PM

Here's a screen shot of a chart that helps me.........

I've left all the appropriate info in regards to the owner and website so anyone can go visit.

john

**SCEtoAUX** · #4 07-16-2013, 02:55 PM

Easy to use, small file, does not use up a bunch of resources.
Starship Modeler - ScaleMaster Scale Calculator

**JohnM** · #5 07-16-2013, 03:24 PM

All info here has been noted, clipped and saved to paper.

Many thanks guys.

Johnny.

**richkat** · #6 07-16-2013, 03:31 PM

Here is a link to a scale tool that is VERY easy to use. Has some pre-set sizes or you can put in what you need, it will also give you the paper size you need....Rich

Paper models scale calculator | Bestpapermodels.com

**richkat** · #7 07-16-2013, 03:34 PM

And a link to Foxit reader, easy way to print at any scale.....Rich

Foxit PDF Reader: The Best Free PDF Reader to Create, Annotate, Form Fill, View, and Print PDFs

**Burning Beard** · #8 07-16-2013, 06:56 PM

On this whole scale discussion, I have thought that a helpful tool would be to give the finished size of the model in inches or centimeters. Say the scale is of an airplane model is 1/33 and the finished model has a 11" wingspan. This way the modeler would be more able to grasp the size, or at least know if it will fit on the shelf, lol.

Beard