Research the measurements of the tank varient you plan to build, and divide each measurement by the denominator of the scale you want. For 1:6 scale, divide the real life measurements by 6. If it comes out less than 3ft (it most likely will not), then try a scale that will reach 3ft. It would probably be best to draft a blueprint of the tank with the parts' scaled measurements written accordingly.
-Mike M. On 31/10/2009, Frank Pittelli <[email protected]> wrote: > > Stephen Cobb wrote: >> but anyways, back to the scale part... how does the math work for >> scale? I have heard that most people run 1/4 or 1/6 scale and >> everyone elese makes their tanks 3 feet long or 36". and if I make >> mine 3 foot long, how do I figure what the rest of the measurement >> will be based off of that measurment. > > Consider the following vehicle dimensions: > > Full Scale Dimensions = 24' L x 12' W x 6' H > > If you build it to 1:6 scale, you divide each dimension by 6 to yield: > > 1/6 Scale Dimensions = 4' L x 2' W x 1' H > > If you build it to 3ft rule, you divide the length "into" 3ft to get: > > Scale Ratio = 3' / 24' = 1:8 > > then, you divide each dimension by 8 to yield: > > 3ft Rule Dimensions = 3' L x 1.5' W x 0.75' H > > In other words, use the ratio of lengths to determine the exact scale, > then compute the width and height using that scale. > > Frank P. > > > > -- -Mike Måne @ http://moonrcprojects.googlepages.com --~--~---------~--~----~------------~-------~--~----~ You are currently subscribed to the "R/C Tank Combat" group. To post a message, send email to [email protected] To unsubscribe, send email to [email protected] Visit the group at http://groups.google.com/group/rctankcombat -~----------~----~----~----~------~----~------~--~---
