Can you model in O for G scale
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O gauge, in the UK is 7mm = 1 Foot, or 1/43 scale, track gauge is 32mm. G Scale, is not a true 'scale' as there are many varying scales running on 45mm gauge track. If you take LGB products as being the 'norm', they are nominally (given their rubber ruler practice) 13.5mm = 1 Foot, or 1/22.5 scale. You should also remember that G scale is the narrow gauge brother of Gauge 3, full gauge, 1/22.5 scale, which uses 64mm gauge track. So the short answer is yes, your O gauge will look too small, unless you are using your models to the rear of the G scale, to achieve the illusion of depth perspective.
David
O gauge, in the UK is 7mm = 1 Foot, or 1/43 scale, track gauge is 32mm. G Scale, is not a true 'scale' as there are many varying scales running on 45mm gauge track. If you take LGB products as being the 'norm', they are nominally (given their rubber ruler practice) 13.5mm = 1 Foot, or 1/22.5 scale. You should also remember that G scale is the narrow gauge brother of Gauge 3, full gauge, 1/22.5 scale, which uses 64mm gauge track. So the short answer is yes, your O gauge will look too small, unless you are using your models to the rear of the G scale, to achieve the illusion of depth perspective.
David
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UK/US/ROW steam narrow gauge railways 1:1
Interesting debate, if it is da debate
A lot of structures for use in garden railways are, for practical reasons, produced generally "underscale" for the trains they will actually as a backdrop for. Even the Piko & Pola (LGB) made structures are compromises when compared to their parent's to native 1:22.5 (and Piko's 1:26 for EU std gauge items) scaling. I have some resin kit based structures on my line that were marketed as "G scale" compatible that look ok until a 16mm (1:19) or 1:20.3 scale train passes. Of course there is Brunel's true to scale (various scales) models but when you get to our scales their size can take over sizable amounts of reeall estate, which we wish our tracks to occupy. And budget too. Max
A few mismatches trying to match. Take a look at "G Scale" Woody Bay stn with a 1:19 L&B loco and stock posed in front. In the last image the figure is 1:19, the car 1:18 and the buildings......who knows ? There is a reason I have few photos taken of trains with lineside structures.
A lot of structures for use in garden railways are, for practical reasons, produced generally "underscale" for the trains they will actually as a backdrop for. Even the Piko & Pola (LGB) made structures are compromises when compared to their parent's to native 1:22.5 (and Piko's 1:26 for EU std gauge items) scaling. I have some resin kit based structures on my line that were marketed as "G scale" compatible that look ok until a 16mm (1:19) or 1:20.3 scale train passes. Of course there is Brunel's true to scale (various scales) models but when you get to our scales their size can take over sizable amounts of reeall estate, which we wish our tracks to occupy. And budget too. MaxA few mismatches trying to match. Take a look at "G Scale" Woody Bay stn with a 1:19 L&B loco and stock posed in front. In the last image the figure is 1:19, the car 1:18 and the buildings......who knows ? There is a reason I have few photos taken of trains with lineside structures.
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This is a fairly common technique. It helps to also raise the building somewhat, as on a hill or upward slope. As an aside, the buildings at Disneyland use this forced perspective technique. Of course, we all know that Disneyland is just a large model railroad. (5/8 scale with the cab 3/4 scale to allow more room for the engineer and fireman.)
Don't forget, it's your railway, build what looks good to you!
