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See how a Battle Honours 3D 54mm WW2 figure compares with Thomas Gunn, Britains, First Legion and War Park, with clear guidance on 54mm and 1:30 scale compatibility.
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40mm miniatures: what they measure and why they work so well40mm miniatures: what they measure and why they work so well
40mm miniatures occupy an interesting position in historical wargaming. Larger than the common 28mm figure, yet smaller than traditional 54mm toy soldiers, this scale offers painters and collectors more detail...
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1:72 scale figures: how Battle Honours 3D measures them1:72 scale figures: how Battle Honours 3D measures them
Battle Honours 3D’s 1:72 reference is 22.4 mm from sole to bridge of nose. Learn how to compare it with 20 mm and 1:76 figures, check terrain and bases, and...
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15 mm miniatures: how they compare with 1:100 scale15 mm miniatures: how they compare with 1:100 scale
15mm scale is widely used in historical wargaming, but the relationship between millimetre scale and ratio scale often causes confusion. Many players assume 15mm equals 1:100, yet the conversion depends...
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20 mm or 1:72: choosing figures to match your collection20 mm or 1:72: choosing figures to match your collection
20mm and 1/72 scale are often treated as the same in historical wargaming, but the numbers tell a different story. True 1/72 scale converts to roughly 22.4mm when measured from...
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Miniature scales explained: a practical guide for collectors and wargamersMiniature scales explained: a practical guide for collectors and wargamers
Miniature scale is one of the most misunderstood parts of historical wargaming. Figures may be listed in millimetres such as 15mm or 28mm, or as ratios like 1/72 and 1/100,...
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Miniature scale conversion chart: figure heights and resizingMiniature scale conversion chart: figure heights and resizing
Miniature scales are often listed in different ways, with figures described in millimetres such as 15mm or 28mm, while vehicles and models are commonly listed as ratios like 1/72 or...
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Toy soldier scales: 54 mm, 75 mm, 1:30 and 1:32 explainedToy soldier scales: 54 mm, 75 mm, 1:30 and 1:32 explained
Toy soldier scale is one of the oldest standards in miniature collecting, traditionally centred around the well known 54mm figure size. Often associated with classic metal soldiers and display pieces,...
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True scale and heroic 28 mm: how the proportions compareTrue scale and heroic 28 mm: how the proportions compare
Many miniatures are labelled as 28mm scale, but the proportions can vary widely between ranges. Some figures follow true scale, where body proportions reflect realistic anatomy, while others use heroic...
