1/8"-1' is more economical. You get 9 more scale feet per inch. Actually that is 1/96th scale, common for model ships.
Hi,
All of the previous postings are certainly "on track". To add to them, an easy "ballpark" measurement is simply 1/8 inch equals 1 foot. Again, that's Wrigley Field ballpark, but it will certainly expedite doing estimates (obviously, use the exact conversion for construction or the like).
Mobilman44
ENJOY !
Living in southeast Texas, formerly modeling the "postwar" Santa Fe and Illinois Central
Hey Hobojim,
Check out Walther's website or catalog. They have several.
tomikawaTT wrote:As I sit here, happily measuring 1:80 of the given metric dimensions of my prototype with:A meter stick.A 12" school ruler with a metric scale on one edge.A (Japanese-made) 3.5M tape.I can't help feeling for you scrambled-dimension modelers. (Why measure English-measurement prototypes in Metric-measurement?)The only method which will allow you to measure quickly and retain your sanity is to acquire a proper scale rule. Then use it to mark the back side of a flexible tape, so you can measure longer dimensions easily.Chuck (modeling Central Japan in September, 1964)
As I sit here, happily measuring 1:80 of the given metric dimensions of my prototype with:
I can't help feeling for you scrambled-dimension modelers. (Why measure English-measurement prototypes in Metric-measurement?)
The only method which will allow you to measure quickly and retain your sanity is to acquire a proper scale rule. Then use it to mark the back side of a flexible tape, so you can measure longer dimensions easily.
Chuck (modeling Central Japan in September, 1964)
Agreed! Buying a scale rule was one of my better purchases. I never thought of making a custom tape measure though...not a bad idea.
Weighmaster wrote: Good luck converting fractions of that. Gary
No kidding! In decimal format, 0.138" = 1' as a fraction it would be 69/500ths of an inch.
Hello all
how do i measure HO scale feet with a regular ruler/ tape measure?
I know theres a ruler made for HO but dont have one yet.. also any ideas on cheapest place to find one...
Thanks all Hobojim
Thanks for all your help!! found a converter on line...
Hobo Jim