I see that term getting thrown around a lot so I was just curious, which scald is the one true one and why?
it means 1/72 scale. I think it was one of the first consistent scales that kits were manufactured to. The larger scales (1/48 and 1/32) are slowly catching up to the number of subjects depicted. That said, if you cant find a subject in 1/72, you arent looking hard enough!
Sounds like a troll to me!
I don’t understand.[*-)]
You want one true scale? Try 1:1 scale.
I’m not trolling. Real question. Thanks for the answers
Yeah, most frequently, it’s an aircraft modeler, referring to 1/72. A couple of British companies, like FROG, established 1/72 for their aircraft models, and Airfix really…cemented…the scale, in the market.
But models in other subjects were brought out in other scales, and those were established as benchmarks, if you will, at the same time. Cars in 1/24, for example, or figures in 1/32, which was based on a common toy soldier size, 54mm.
But really, it’s just a remark, like an armor modeler referring to armor modeling as “the dark side”. It’s pretty meaningless.
I think other have covered you on what it is. It is said with a bit of tongue in cheek, sort of like my team is better than your team. Unfortunately some people take the comment a bit to seriously.
But then I guess they don’t know the true meaning of model building in the chosen scale.
So, what if you are a 1/72 armor builder, would that be called the “one true dark side” ?
[angl]
No, thats just messed up [;)]
LOL!
The 1/200 diecast aircraft guys use it too.
What? Eyestrain? [:|]
Exactly, if your not going blind, your not bulding small enough.
Thank you… always good to start the day with a chuckle.
And the 1/72 ship builders can be the “one true…Holy !#/ where I am I going to put it scale” John
Yeah, especially on Hyperscale [:D]
Someone has to much time on there hands and needs to get a sense of humour.
Right? They take the hobby to seriously.