Comments on: 1:87 Scale Scratch Building Structures https://blog.model-train-help.com/2020/12/187-scale-scratch-building-structures.html?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=187-scale-scratch-building-structures Model railroads and model trains Wed, 16 Dec 2020 17:52:59 +0000 hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 By: Bill B. https://blog.model-train-help.com/2020/12/187-scale-scratch-building-structures.html#comment-42749 Wed, 16 Dec 2020 17:52:59 +0000 http://blog.model-train-help.com/?p=5893#comment-42749 You can download a free printable ruler here…

https://www.printablerulers.net/click2.php

Now if I can just get my printer to scale it right…. 😉

]]> By: Joseph G. Brandtner https://blog.model-train-help.com/2020/12/187-scale-scratch-building-structures.html#comment-42743 Wed, 16 Dec 2020 13:19:26 +0000 http://blog.model-train-help.com/?p=5893#comment-42743 Divide 1 by 87. The result is 0.0114942. That equals one inch in 1:87. Multiply by 12 = 1 foot, etc.

]]> By: David Stokes https://blog.model-train-help.com/2020/12/187-scale-scratch-building-structures.html#comment-42725 Wed, 16 Dec 2020 05:52:08 +0000 http://blog.model-train-help.com/?p=5893#comment-42725 The National Railroad Modeler Association Inc (NMRA Inc) supplies scale conversion charts to new members. Joining fees are moderate and the help is priceless

]]> By: Frank Miles https://blog.model-train-help.com/2020/12/187-scale-scratch-building-structures.html#comment-42722 Wed, 16 Dec 2020 05:03:05 +0000 http://blog.model-train-help.com/?p=5893#comment-42722 There is an app. It’s called model scaler. It does all scales and is a life saver. In Google Play store.

]]> By: Mike https://blog.model-train-help.com/2020/12/187-scale-scratch-building-structures.html#comment-42708 Wed, 16 Dec 2020 01:15:02 +0000 http://blog.model-train-help.com/?p=5893#comment-42708 In reply to Dave.

Yep that’s a good idea too!

]]> By: Dave https://blog.model-train-help.com/2020/12/187-scale-scratch-building-structures.html#comment-42705 Wed, 16 Dec 2020 01:02:32 +0000 http://blog.model-train-help.com/?p=5893#comment-42705 In reply to Mike.

The easiest thing is to get a scale ruler. Then you can transfer full scale measurements. For HO 3.5 mm = 1 foot.

]]> By: Mike https://blog.model-train-help.com/2020/12/187-scale-scratch-building-structures.html#comment-42701 Tue, 15 Dec 2020 22:49:43 +0000 http://blog.model-train-help.com/?p=5893#comment-42701 Franklin, the easiest way is to use some of the dimensions on the following website as a guide. Each webpage has charts with OO, HO, N scale, and prototype sizes for their models. Here is an example https://www.modelbuildings.org/house-series-1/

If you know the prototype size then the same website has a conversion calculator (no cost) which also does 1:87 https://www.modelbuildings.org/scale-conversion-calculator/

Good luck with your scratch building.

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