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Post by Brave Adventures on Apr 4, 2013 4:17:30 GMT -9
So I have some new minis pretty much ready to release but I am wondering what scale they should be. What is the best scale for paper miniatures? How many millimeters per foot is ideal?
If anyone has downloaded one of our sets before, how do you feel about the scale of our minis? Are they too big? I've found that they seem a little bigger than most plastic models. What do you think?
-Ryan
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Post by glennwilliams on Apr 4, 2013 5:56:53 GMT -9
What's their intended use? "Form follows function." For example, I design primarily for skirmish and design to a 28mm standard for figures, vehicles, and terrain. Were I to design for company size engagements, I'd change the scale to 15mm, with 6mm for larger. However, I don't really mind paper figs being slightly larger than plastic or metal, as long as the discrepancy isn't too great.
Because I'm not a fan of teeny figures on single bases (a personal prejudice due to fumble-sized fingers), I generally want to mount 15mm figures as fire teams and 6mm as squads.
So, my bureaucratic heritage answers "It depends."
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Post by nikloveland on Apr 4, 2013 6:08:27 GMT -9
Aaron and I had this discussion when we started out in the paper mini biz (even did some research). We realized that most of Jim's models are very large when compared to other 3D figures. Since we were originally trying to match the same scale as other plastic/metal figures we consciously decide to make them a bit smaller then Jim's models. I now understand the decision since Jim's models look very good from a distance (he goes for large inner lines and simple/bright colors) while we were trying to make them look good up close (high detail full painting rather than gradient fills). Sanity Studios' models are closer to true 30mm scale while Jim's can go up to 35mm scale. I'm more of a traditionalist and like when models can be used with different manufacturer's models. I've even personally scaled some of Jim's models 98% to make them a bit smaller but really there's not much difference when gaming.
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Post by cowboyleland on Apr 4, 2013 8:37:34 GMT -9
Lately I've been thinking I should use a 1:36 scale for interiors and a 1:72 for outside. But I am a freak. Just goes to show it does matter how you intend your figures to be used.
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Post by old squirmydad on Apr 6, 2013 20:59:30 GMT -9
I like to use this figure as my go-to guy for scaling questions; He's from the first Terra Force set and I've always thought his proportions and scaling were spot-on for gaming miniatures.
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Post by Brave Adventures on Apr 8, 2013 4:54:01 GMT -9
Hmm lots to think about. I guess I'm leaning towards keeping the scale I've been using so far. It seems almost right. It would be great if anyone who has downloaded and printed any of our minis could give me their opinion of their size. Anyway, I just moved in with my girlfriend so my papercrafting will have to go on hold for a couple weeks.
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