Height of 1/30 Scale WW2 Figures compared to a Tiger Tank (3 Viewers)

[TomB]

As I said earlier on this thread, I started it for the new collectors confused about the size of a soldier figure in 1/30 scale. Sadly based on some of the comments here it seems a few members perceive my thread as some attack on 'their' product or collection and have decided to hijack the thread or at least muddy the waters with their form of comic comments.

Historical and comparison photos do have value but are open to interpretation as most people cannot assess their accuracy which is why I decided to contruct a simple method of measuring the overall size of a 'standard' sized soldier of 1.8m (5' 10"). I did not invite or expect any debate on the matter because there is nothing to discuss in such a simple matter. The fact is that some people are happy with various sized figures in their displays/collections and some are not. The same as some members collect Toy (usually glossy) Soldiers whilst others collect Military Miniatures. If you are happy with what you collect why bother attacking people that have different preferences to you ^&confuse

Good on yer mate ! to each his own........TomB

 

[OzDigger]

I have checked the photos again (below) and the dark stain in front of your right shoe in both photos suggests that you have not changed your position, merely turned towards the camera in the front-on photo. If so, that means you are still standing some way behind the front of the hull which would create a optical illusion known as 'Forced Perspective' that makes you appear smaller than you really are.

There's been a few discussions regarding scale issues recently. Some members have provided photos of model tanks and figures, as well as wartime photos of actual tanks with soldiers on the tank or standing near the tank as their "proof" of scale. These are always interesting to view however as you can see in the above photos in this earlier thread on the subject (one of many). The position of the tank, position of the figure, and especially the position of the camera viewpoint can distort the relative size of the person(s) compared to the tank. Despite a well known saying, it's worth noting that the camera can sometimes lie which is why actual measurements are considered more accurate than photographs.

 

[uksubs]

As I said earlier on this thread, I started it for the new collectors confused about the size of a soldier figure in 1/30 scale. Sadly based on some of the comments here it seems a few members perceive my thread as some attack on 'their' product or collection and have decided to hijack the thread or at least muddy the waters with their form of comic comments.

Historical and comparison photos do have value but are open to interpretation as most people cannot assess their accuracy which is why I decided to contruct a simple method of measuring the overall size of a 'standard' sized soldier of 1.8m (5' 10"). I did not invite or expect any debate on the matter because there is nothing to discuss in such a simple matter. The fact is that some people are happy with various sized figures in their displays/collections and some are not. The same as some members collect Toy (usually glossy) Soldiers whilst others collect Military Miniatures. If you are happy with what you collect why bother attacking people that have different preferences to you ^&confuse

Great thread Matt

 

[Desertkiwi]

I'm extremely late to this thread judging from the date it first kicked off........but very entertaining all the same. ^&grin

 

[OzDigger]

I'm extremely late to this thread judging from the date it first kicked off........but very entertaining all the same. ^&grin

It's been resurrected mate, it is Easter you know ^&grin