Based on the number of changes in the hobby world in the last year or so and now the return of an old classic in a slightly larger scale (8mm versus 6mm) - I thought it might be time for an update on an older article I posted:
It is all a matter of scale...
I added in the following scales to this current version:
1/600 or 3mm
1/120 or T Scale
I also added the "Scale Relationships" details at the bottom - to make the chart a bit handier as a reference.
You can download the updated chart above as a PDF or XLSX below:
It is all a matter of scale - PDF
It is all a matter of scale - XLSX
My ultimate rule for cross-scale hobby miniatures is this - if it looks right - go with it!!! 8^)
If you have any questions or comments or can think of any relevant additions - please drop me a line.
Post Apoc Mechanics
A gamer's view of 15mm and 20mm SciFi/Post Apocalyptic wargaming...
Thursday, June 2, 2016
Tuesday, January 13, 2015
While I don't post here often enough...
I do rabidly maintain the links on this blog.
Whether it be for a 15mm SciFi Manufacturer, a 15mm SciFi Blog, or just something relevant.
If by chance you see a manufacturer or blog not listed that should be - please email me or post a comment on this post and I will remedy the situation.
Pretty big news over here though (though I am pretty biased on this one)...
http://skullduggerypress.com
https://www.facebook.com/SkullduggeryPress
Check it out!
Whether it be for a 15mm SciFi Manufacturer, a 15mm SciFi Blog, or just something relevant.
If by chance you see a manufacturer or blog not listed that should be - please email me or post a comment on this post and I will remedy the situation.
Pretty big news over here though (though I am pretty biased on this one)...
http://skullduggerypress.com
https://www.facebook.com/SkullduggeryPress
Check it out!
Monday, August 13, 2012
So I got a little hobby time in...
The tank in the background is an M-83 Curtiss Heavy Tank
Monday, February 27, 2012
Haven't posted in a while...
Will be getting back on track shortly...
On a lighter topic - check these out:
Concept tanks and military vehicles by Feng Guo
http://concepttanks.blogspot.com/2012/02/concept-tanks-and-military-vehicles-by.html
Saturday, December 31, 2011
Look at what I found at Hobby Lobby...
Woodland Scenics - Scene Setters - Alternative Energy Set
Woodland Scenics - Scene Setters - Alternative Energy Set - Front
Woodland Scenics - Scene Setters - Alternative Energy Set - Back
Woodland Scenics - Scene Setters - Alternative Energy Set - Comparison 1
Woodland Scenics - Scene Setters - Alternative Energy Set - Comparison 2
Woodland Scenics - Scene Setters - Alternative Energy Set - Comparison 3
Woodland Scenics - Scene Setters - Alternative Energy Set - Comparison 4
At $10.99 for four pre-painted terrain pieces - this is a great value! But you can find it at Hobbylinc.com for $7.29!!!
http://www.hobbylinc.com/htm/woo/woosp4348.htm
For those interested - the wind generators are about 5 3/4" tall - a full HO Scale wind generator is about 17 5/8" tall and sells for $35.28! I think I can live with several smaller wind generators and solar panels for that cost...
http://www.hobbylinc.com/htm/kib/kib8532.htm
I received my BLMA Models order from Hobbylinc.com...
BLMA Models Concrete 'K-Rail' Barriers and Concrete Car Stops Packages
BLMA Models Concrete 'K-Rail' Barriers Package
BLMA Models Concrete Car Stops Package
BLMA Models Concrete 'K-Rail' Barriers Size Comparison 1
BLMA Models Concrete 'K-Rail' Barriers Size Comparison 2
BLMA Models Concrete 'K-Rail' Barriers Size Comparison 3
BLMA Models Concrete 'K-Rail' Barriers Size Comparison 1 - For Matt
BLMA Models Concrete 'K-Rail' Barriers Size Comparison 2 - For Matt
The clean up was easy - the price was right - and they really do not need to be painted. The Concrete 'K-Rail' Barriers are hollow - so making damaged versions would be a little trickier than if you were using the solid barriers from Antenocitis Workshop or Rebel Minis, but not difficult.
Stay tuned as I left a teaser of the next article in the first pic. Have a Happy and Safe New Year folks...
Saturday, December 17, 2011
It is all a matter of scale...
This is a follow up to my last
post about using HO scale (1/87) terrain and accessories with 15mm (1/100)
miniatures. I took the time to put the following chart together (click on it to
make it bigger) to show the relative differences between scales - both miniature
and model railroad scales:
As you can see HO scale (1/87) is about 15% bigger than terrain and accessories scaled for 15mm (1/100) - frankly at this size though - it is not appreciably noticeable. Also look at my previous post at the measurements of items like K-Rails or Jersey Barriers - even though some are HO scale and others are 15mm - the measurements are pretty damn close.
You can download the chart above as a PDF or XLSX below:
It is all a matter of scale - PDF
It is all a matter of scale - XLSX
I also located both of the BLMA items; the Concrete "K-Rail" Barriers and Concrete Car Stops over on Hobbylinc.com and have updated the cost analysis for both to reflect if you purchased them from Hobbylinc.com:
BLMA Models
4107 - Concrete 'K-Rail' Barrier (8 per pack) (69.60mm length x 7.11mm width x 8.89mm height) or (2.74" length x .28" width x .35" height)
Material: Injection Mold Plastic
Cost: $6.25
Cost per Unit: $.78
Overall Combined Length: 556.8mm or 21.92"
Cost per Millimeter: $.011
Cost per Inch: $.285
http://www.hobbylinc.com/htm/blm/blm4107.htm
BLMA Models
4108 - Concrete Car Stops (20 per pack) (20.83mm length x 2.02mm width x 1.78mm height) or (.82" length x .08" width x .07" height)
Material: Injection Mold Plastic
Cost: $4.99
Cost per Unit: $.25
http://www.hobbylinc.com/htm/blm/blm4108.htm
As you can see HO scale (1/87) is about 15% bigger than terrain and accessories scaled for 15mm (1/100) - frankly at this size though - it is not appreciably noticeable. Also look at my previous post at the measurements of items like K-Rails or Jersey Barriers - even though some are HO scale and others are 15mm - the measurements are pretty damn close.
You can download the chart above as a PDF or XLSX below:
It is all a matter of scale - PDF
It is all a matter of scale - XLSX
I also located both of the BLMA items; the Concrete "K-Rail" Barriers and Concrete Car Stops over on Hobbylinc.com and have updated the cost analysis for both to reflect if you purchased them from Hobbylinc.com:
BLMA Models
4107 - Concrete 'K-Rail' Barrier (8 per pack) (69.60mm length x 7.11mm width x 8.89mm height) or (2.74" length x .28" width x .35" height)
Material: Injection Mold Plastic
Cost: $6.25
Cost per Unit: $.78
Overall Combined Length: 556.8mm or 21.92"
Cost per Millimeter: $.011
Cost per Inch: $.285
http://www.hobbylinc.com/htm/blm/blm4107.htm
BLMA Models
4108 - Concrete Car Stops (20 per pack) (20.83mm length x 2.02mm width x 1.78mm height) or (.82" length x .08" width x .07" height)
Material: Injection Mold Plastic
Cost: $4.99
Cost per Unit: $.25
http://www.hobbylinc.com/htm/blm/blm4108.htm
Friday, December 2, 2011
15mm Terrain - Jersey Barriers/K-Rails
So I have been poking around looking at materials to start detailing the 15mm terrain I have (a bunch of 15mm MBA stuff and other 15mm WWII terrain). I also read an interesting thread or two on TMP regarding using HO (1/87) scale terrain with 15mm (1/100). My thoughts on this are - go for it!
First thing if you are going to consider using HO (1/87) scale terrain - go get a Walthers HO Scale Reference Book from your FLHS (friendly local hobby shop). If for some reason you do not have a FLHS or you have a Not So FLHS - order a copy online.
One of things that caught my eye in the HO Scale Reference Guide was Jersey Barriers! There were from BLMA Models - I then poked around the 15mm SciFi/Modern Manufacturer community and found Jersey Barriers/K-Rails from Rebel Minis and from Antenocitis Workshop. I worked up a detail comparison and cost analysis - you can find it below...
Detail Comparison and Cost Analysis - Jersey Barriers/K-Rails
Rebel Minis
5 x Jersey Barriers (40mm length x 8mm width x 10mm height) or (1.57" length x 0.31" width x 0.39" depth)
Material: Resin
Cost: $2.99
Cost per Unit: $0.60
Overall Combined Length: 200mm or 7.87"
Cost per Millimeter: $.015
Cost per Inch: $.379
http://rebelminis.com/15scjeba5.html

BLMA Models
4107 - Concrete 'K-Rail' Barrier (8 per pack) (69.60mm length x 7.11mm width x 8.89mm height) or (2.74" length x .28" width x .35" height)
Material: Injection Mold Plastic
Cost: $7.45
Cost per Unit: $.93
Overall Combined Length: 556.8mm or 21.92"
Cost per Millimeter: $.013
Cost per Inch: $.339
http://www.blmamodels.com/cgi-bin/webstore/shop.cgi?ud=AgUGBQAPBAYCBxQUEBEcHAMAAgEJBw0ECQkTEQAA&t=main.blue.htm&storeid=1&cols=1&categories=01001-00011&&c=detail.blue.htm&t=main.blue.htm&itemid=4107


Antenocitis Workshop
8 x K-Rails (50mm length x 8mm width x 10mm height) or (1.97" length x 0.31" width x 0.39" depth) and 9 x Jersey Barriers (31mm length x 8mm width x 10mm height) or (1.22" length x 0.31" width x 0.39" depth)
Material: Resin
Cost: £4.99p
Cost per Unit: £.29
Overall Combined Length: K-Rails - 400mm or 15.75" and Jersey Barriers - 279mm or 10.98" = Combined - 679mm or 26.73"
Cost per Millimeter: £.007
Cost per Inch: £.186
http://www.antenocitisworkshop.com/15mm-concrete-barriers.html

How about a bonus - since I think piles of Concrete Car Stops make great terrain items!
Detail Comparison and Cost Analysis - Concrete Car Stops
BLMA Models
4108 - Concrete Car Stops (20 per pack) (20.83mm length x 2.02mm width x 1.78mm height) or (.82" length x .08" width x .07" height)
Material: Injection Mold Plastic
Cost: $5.95
Cost per Unit: $.30
http://www.blmamodels.com/cgi-bin/webstore/shop.cgi?ud=AgUGBQAPBAYCBxQUEBEcHAMAAgEJBw0ECQkTEQAA&t=main.blue.htm&storeid=1&cols=1&categories=01001-00011&&c=detail.blue.htm&t=main.blue.htm&itemid=4108


I find the Yahoo! Finance Currency Converter to work quite well to figure out what the current British Pound to US Dollar exchange rate is and vice versa:
US Dollars to British Pounds
http://finance.yahoo.com/currency-converter/#from=USD;to=GBP;amt=1
British Pounds to US Dollars
http://finance.yahoo.com/currency-converter/#from=GBP;to=USD;amt=1
I hope you find this first REAL article of value.
First thing if you are going to consider using HO (1/87) scale terrain - go get a Walthers HO Scale Reference Book from your FLHS (friendly local hobby shop). If for some reason you do not have a FLHS or you have a Not So FLHS - order a copy online.
One of things that caught my eye in the HO Scale Reference Guide was Jersey Barriers! There were from BLMA Models - I then poked around the 15mm SciFi/Modern Manufacturer community and found Jersey Barriers/K-Rails from Rebel Minis and from Antenocitis Workshop. I worked up a detail comparison and cost analysis - you can find it below...
Detail Comparison and Cost Analysis - Jersey Barriers/K-Rails
Rebel Minis
5 x Jersey Barriers (40mm length x 8mm width x 10mm height) or (1.57" length x 0.31" width x 0.39" depth)
Material: Resin
Cost: $2.99
Cost per Unit: $0.60
Overall Combined Length: 200mm or 7.87"
Cost per Millimeter: $.015
Cost per Inch: $.379
http://rebelminis.com/15scjeba5.html
BLMA Models
4107 - Concrete 'K-Rail' Barrier (8 per pack) (69.60mm length x 7.11mm width x 8.89mm height) or (2.74" length x .28" width x .35" height)
Material: Injection Mold Plastic
Cost: $7.45
Cost per Unit: $.93
Overall Combined Length: 556.8mm or 21.92"
Cost per Millimeter: $.013
Cost per Inch: $.339
http://www.blmamodels.com/cgi-bin/webstore/shop.cgi?ud=AgUGBQAPBAYCBxQUEBEcHAMAAgEJBw0ECQkTEQAA&t=main.blue.htm&storeid=1&cols=1&categories=01001-00011&&c=detail.blue.htm&t=main.blue.htm&itemid=4107
Antenocitis Workshop
8 x K-Rails (50mm length x 8mm width x 10mm height) or (1.97" length x 0.31" width x 0.39" depth) and 9 x Jersey Barriers (31mm length x 8mm width x 10mm height) or (1.22" length x 0.31" width x 0.39" depth)
Material: Resin
Cost: £4.99p
Cost per Unit: £.29
Overall Combined Length: K-Rails - 400mm or 15.75" and Jersey Barriers - 279mm or 10.98" = Combined - 679mm or 26.73"
Cost per Millimeter: £.007
Cost per Inch: £.186
http://www.antenocitisworkshop.com/15mm-concrete-barriers.html
How about a bonus - since I think piles of Concrete Car Stops make great terrain items!
Detail Comparison and Cost Analysis - Concrete Car Stops
BLMA Models
4108 - Concrete Car Stops (20 per pack) (20.83mm length x 2.02mm width x 1.78mm height) or (.82" length x .08" width x .07" height)
Material: Injection Mold Plastic
Cost: $5.95
Cost per Unit: $.30
http://www.blmamodels.com/cgi-bin/webstore/shop.cgi?ud=AgUGBQAPBAYCBxQUEBEcHAMAAgEJBw0ECQkTEQAA&t=main.blue.htm&storeid=1&cols=1&categories=01001-00011&&c=detail.blue.htm&t=main.blue.htm&itemid=4108
I find the Yahoo! Finance Currency Converter to work quite well to figure out what the current British Pound to US Dollar exchange rate is and vice versa:
US Dollars to British Pounds
http://finance.yahoo.com/currency-converter/#from=USD;to=GBP;amt=1
British Pounds to US Dollars
http://finance.yahoo.com/currency-converter/#from=GBP;to=USD;amt=1
I hope you find this first REAL article of value.
Wednesday, November 30, 2011
15mm SciFi...
So...
My oldest son Ryan and I attended Legends of the Fall. During Legends of the Fall we had an opportunity to both play Tomorrow's War. It was a nice intro level game run by Will Roots (son of Jim Roots). All I have to say is "Damn you Will!!!" - cause now I have the 15mm SciFi bug...
More later...
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