Can you model in O for G scale

[joshpaul1]

if i model a scene in o gauge for my g scale will it look too small ?

kind regards
josh

 

[Gizzy]

Yes it will....

 

[David1226]

Josh

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

 

[maxi-model]

Interesting debate, if it is da debateA 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.

 

[dunnyrail]

So long as the 0 gauge is not next to the G and perhaps a foot or so to the rear of the G you may get away with it, but as others in here say the scales are very different.

 

[PhilP]

To confuse you even more..

Gauge 1 runs on 45mm gauge track, and represents 'true' 4' 8 1/2" Standard Gauge..

PhilP.

 

[FatherMcD]

unless you are using your models to the rear of the G scale, to achieve the illusion of depth perspective.

David

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!

 

[ge_rik]

There are various pictorial representations comparing scales and gauges. Here's just one of them....



Rik

 

[JimmyB]

There are various pictorial representations comparing scales and gauges. Here's just one of them....

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Rik

Though to confuse matters some are standard gauge models and others are a narrow gauge of differing sizes:

 

[maxi-model]

Just to confuse matters more there is one area where mismatched scales can work. Where one wishes to adapt or use an item replicated in one scale to represent a similar looking, but different size one in another. As in the picture below. Bare bones layout lash up of WHR's Conway Castle (Bowaters Models) prior to serious building work. You see there was this big hole where a diesel engine could be, surrounded by RC & sound gear, why waste it ? Conway Castle is 16mm/1.19 scale, the diesel engine and radiator........1:50 ! It's real purpose to be a load for a Corgi dicast truck rig, supposed to represent a giant diesel genpac. Some bloke found a few caseloads in a warehouse and sold them off on Ebay a while back. Pays to keep your eyes open or do a fortuitous Web search or two.