discussion am imissing something, 1/48th scale

[Guest]

am i missing something or am i just thick, how come lots of people seam to be refering to 1/48th scale as quarter scale, when obviously it isnt, or am i missing something, clarification would be much appreciated

 

[tr1ckey66]

Hi Shaun

I think this refers to 1 foot equating to a 1/4 inch - hence quarter scale.

I think it's odd and misleading too.

Cheers

P

 

[tr1ckey66]

By-the-way Shaun

Welcome to the forum!!! Sorry I missed your intro!

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Paul

 

[Guest]

Paul is right, it comes from American terminology where everything is based in inches. In 1\12 scale dolls houses they are often referred to as 1 inch to the foot and all the divisions below so 1/48 would be quarter scale.

 

[Guest]

thanks for that guys, clarification much appreciated, should have known it would have something to do with the americanisation of everything and anything