Quick Answers to Common Scale Modelling Questions

Pre-calculated answers to the questions modellers ask most often. Every answer shows the working and links to the full calculator so you can adjust for your own model and scale.

Paint & Finishing

How much does a can of spray paint cover?

100ml fully paints roughly 0.5-1 m² (2-3 car bodies at 1:24); 400ml about 2-4 m²

Scales & Conversion

What size is 1:72 scale?

1 metre = 13.9mm (1.39cm), 1ft = 4.2mm, a 6ft figure stands about 25mm tall