{
  "28mm": {
    "shortName": "28mm",
    "type": "gaming",
    "eyeLevelMm": 28,
    "topOfHeadMm": 30.5,
    "ratioEquivalent": "1:56",
    "games": [
      "classic fantasy RPG",
      "fantasy RPG",
      "WWII platoon wargame (28mm) infantry",
      "ranked fantasy mass-battle game",
      "miniature-agnostic skirmish game",
      "anime-influenced sci-fi skirmish game",
      "sci-fi skirmish game",
      "gang warfare skirmish game"
    ],
    "note": "The classic tabletop standard. Measures to the eyes (160cm on a 175cm human), not the top of the head.",
    "printNote": "FDM rarely needs compensation; slight over-extrusion usually cancels any cooling shrinkage.",
    "commonIssue": "Older sculpts may be closer to 25mm true-scale. Always check the sculptor's baseline before scaling."
  },
  "32mm": {
    "shortName": "32mm",
    "type": "gaming",
    "eyeLevelMm": 32,
    "topOfHeadMm": 34.5,
    "ratioEquivalent": "1:50",
    "games": [
      "modern sci-fi epic wargame (32mm heroic)",
      "modern fantasy wargame",
      "gothic skirmish game",
      "post-apocalyptic setting",
      "miniature-agnostic sci-fi wargame",
      "sci-fi skirmish game",
      "gang warfare skirmish game",
      "fantasy skirmish game"
    ],
    "note": "The publisher shifted from 28mm to 32mm over a single range refresh for more facial detail and heroic proportions.",
    "printNote": "32mm is forgiving on FDM; layer lines are less visible on larger surfaces.",
    "commonIssue": "Some third-party sculptors label 35mm models as '32mm heroic.' Check eye-level measurement, not total height."
  },
  "35mm": {
    "shortName": "35mm",
    "type": "gaming",
    "eyeLevelMm": 35,
    "topOfHeadMm": 38,
    "ratioEquivalent": "1:48",
    "games": [
      "35mm sci-fi mass-battle game",
      "monster-hunting RPG"
    ],
    "note": "Popular with painters who want more canvas for freehand detail without entering true bust territory.",
    "printNote": "FDM at 35mm benefits from a 0.2mm nozzle at 0.06mm layer height for faces.",
    "commonIssue": "35mm is sometimes marketed as 'true 35mm' (realistic proportions) vs 'heroic 35mm' (exaggerated). Check before mixing."
  },
  "40mm": {
    "shortName": "40mm",
    "type": "gaming",
    "eyeLevelMm": 40,
    "topOfHeadMm": 43,
    "ratioEquivalent": "1:43",
    "games": [
      "40mm sci-fi skirmish game",
      "superhero skirmish game (35mm)",
      "large-format skirmish (the publisher)",
      "Display vignettes"
    ],
    "note": "Used for centerpiece models, display dioramas, or games where individual heroes need to stand out.",
    "printNote": "FDM works well at 40mm for monsters and vehicles with a 0.4mm nozzle.",
    "commonIssue": "40mm bases can destabilize on uneven terrain. Consider magnetizing or weighting the base."
  },
  "75mm": {
    "shortName": "75mm",
    "type": "display",
    "eyeLevelMm": 75,
    "topOfHeadMm": 80,
    "ratioEquivalent": "1:24",
    "games": [
      "Display busts",
      "Miniature painting competitions",
      "display-scale figure lines"
    ],
    "note": "Not a tabletop wargaming scale. Designed for contest judging and display cabinets.",
    "printNote": "75mm on FDM needs a 0.2mm nozzle and very slow print speeds for acceptable surface quality.",
    "commonIssue": "75mm sculpts often have separate heads or arms for easier painting access."
  },
  "1:35": {
    "shortName": "1:35",
    "type": "ratio",
    "eyeLevelMm": 45.7,
    "topOfHeadMm": 50,
    "ratioEquivalent": "1:35",
    "games": [
      "model kit manufacturer",
      "model kit manufacturer",
      "model kit manufacturer",
      "Military dioramas",
      "Armor modeling"
    ],
    "note": "A true ratio scale, not a 'gaming scale.' Vehicles and armor dominate this scale.",
    "printNote": "1:35 vehicles print beautifully on FDM at 0.2mm layers with a 0.4mm nozzle.",
    "commonIssue": "1:35 miniatures from different manufacturers can vary by ±2mm."
  },
  "1:27": {
    "shortName": "1:27",
    "type": "ratio",
    "eyeLevelMm": 59.3,
    "topOfHeadMm": 64.815,
    "ratioEquivalent": "1:27",
    "games": [
      "space opera fighter game (ships)"
    ],
    "note": "Ship scale for space opera fighter game. No infantry-scale miniatures — all models are vehicles/ships.",
    "printNote": "Ships are large enough for FDM to handle detail well. Use 0.2mm nozzle for cockpit and panel line detail.",
    "commonIssue": "Ships vary greatly in size — from small fighters to huge capital ships. Plan print time accordingly."
  },
  "1:48": {
    "shortName": "1:48",
    "type": "ratio",
    "eyeLevelMm": 33.3,
    "topOfHeadMm": 36.458,
    "ratioEquivalent": "1:48",
    "games": [
      "US O-gauge trains",
      "space opera model kits",
      "Aircraft model kits"
    ],
    "note": "Common for vehicles and aircraft. Miniatures are usually accessories to vehicle kits.",
    "printNote": "1:48 aircraft wingspans can be large; plan bed orientation carefully.",
    "commonIssue": "1:48 miniatures are often molded in soft vinyl rather than hard plastic."
  },
  "1:56": {
    "shortName": "1:56",
    "type": "ratio",
    "eyeLevelMm": 28.6,
    "topOfHeadMm": 31.25,
    "ratioEquivalent": "1:56",
    "games": [
      "WWII platoon wargame",
      "WWII platoon wargame",
      "28mm wargaming vehicle companion"
    ],
    "note": "Often paired with 28mm infantry. Tanks and vehicles at 1:56 look correct next to 28mm miniatures.",
    "printNote": "1:56 tanks are the sweet spot for FDM: large enough for detail, small enough to print quickly.",
    "commonIssue": "Some manufacturers label 1:48 vehicles as 'compatible with 28mm.' They are slightly oversized."
  },
  "1:72": {
    "shortName": "1:72",
    "type": "ratio",
    "eyeLevelMm": 22.2,
    "topOfHeadMm": 24.306,
    "ratioEquivalent": "1:72",
    "games": [
      "model kit manufacturer",
      "model kit manufacturer",
      "model kit manufacturer",
      "historical miniatures makers"
    ],
    "note": "Popular for large army builds on a budget. Miniatures are roughly 20-22mm to the eyes.",
    "printNote": "1:72 miniatures are challenging on FDM due to rifle barrels and bayonets. A 0.2mm nozzle is recommended.",
    "commonIssue": "1:72 scale creep exists: modern sculpts are often closer to 1:64."
  },
  "6mm": {
    "shortName": "6mm",
    "type": "gaming",
    "eyeLevelMm": 6,
    "topOfHeadMm": 6.5,
    "ratioEquivalent": "~1:292",
    "games": [
      "mech tactical game",
      "epic-scale sci-fi wargame (classic)",
      "miniature vehicle toys"
    ],
    "note": "Epic-scale wargaming focused on vehicles and mechs rather than individual infantry detail.",
    "printNote": "6mm Mechs are small but chunky — FDM handles them well. Use 0.2mm nozzle and print multiple at once.",
    "commonIssue": "6mm infantry is nearly impossible on FDM; foot soldiers at this scale are too fine for a hobby FDM printer."
  },
  "8mm": {
    "shortName": "8mm",
    "type": "gaming",
    "eyeLevelMm": 8,
    "topOfHeadMm": 8.8,
    "ratioEquivalent": "~1:219",
    "games": [
      "epic-scale sci-fi wargame (8mm)",
      "epic-scale sci-fi wargame (8mm)",
      "epic-scale civil-war setting"
    ],
    "note": "the publisher's modern epic scale, successor to the classic epic-scale era. Focuses on Titans and massed infantry.",
    "printNote": "8mm infantry is small but manageable on FDM. Titans and large vehicles are excellent FDM subjects.",
    "commonIssue": "The epic-scale sci-fi wargames (8mm) use the same scale but different base sizes."
  },
  "10mm": {
    "shortName": "10mm",
    "type": "gaming",
    "eyeLevelMm": 10,
    "topOfHeadMm": 10.9,
    "ratioEquivalent": "~1:175",
    "games": [
      "10mm sci-fi mass-battle game",
      "epic-scale fantasy wargame",
      "10mm skirmish ruleset"
    ],
    "note": "A popular epic scale for combined-arms sci-fi wargaming with dropships and urban combat.",
    "printNote": "10mm vehicles are great FDM subjects. Infantry is very small and comes out rough on FDM.",
    "commonIssue": "10mm scale is often confused with 6mm or 15mm. Always check the manufacturer's stated scale."
  },
  "30mm": {
    "shortName": "30mm",
    "type": "gaming",
    "eyeLevelMm": 30,
    "topOfHeadMm": 32.8,
    "ratioEquivalent": "~1:58",
    "games": [
      "steampunk fantasy wargame",
      "fantasy skirmish game",
      "fantasy skirmish game"
    ],
    "note": "Between 28mm and 32mm. Stockier proportions than 28mm with exaggerated weapons and armor.",
    "printNote": "30mm steampunk fantasy wargame miniatures print well on FDM. The steam-powered war machines of this scale are large robots that print at 0.2mm layers.",
    "commonIssue": "30mm is sometimes labeled as '28mm heroic' or '32mm heroic' by different manufacturers."
  },
  "15mm": {
    "shortName": "15mm",
    "type": "gaming",
    "eyeLevelMm": 15,
    "topOfHeadMm": 16.3,
    "ratioEquivalent": "1:117",
    "games": [
      "15mm WWII company wargame",
      "modern-era company wargame",
      "epic-scale sci-fi wargame",
      "DBA",
      "epic-scale fantasy wargame"
    ],
    "note": "Popular for historical and epic-scale wargaming. Often used interchangeably with 1:100 ratio scale, though 15mm can refer to either eye-level or total height depending on manufacturer.",
    "printNote": "15mm infantry is challenging on FDM. Use 0.2mm nozzle at 0.08mm layer height. Vehicles and terrain are excellent FDM subjects.",
    "commonIssue": "15mm and 1:100 are often used interchangeably, but they are not identical. 1:100 at 175cm human = 17.5mm total height, while 15mm can mean 15mm eye-level."
  },
  "1:100": {
    "shortName": "1:100",
    "type": "ratio",
    "eyeLevelMm": 16,
    "topOfHeadMm": 17.5,
    "ratioEquivalent": "1:100",
    "games": [
      "15mm WWII company wargame",
      "modern-era company wargame",
      "15mm wargaming",
      "Micro-armor"
    ],
    "note": "Used for large tank battles and regiment-level games where table space is limited.",
    "printNote": "1:100 vehicles are manageable on FDM. Infantry at this scale is very challenging without a 0.2mm nozzle.",
    "commonIssue": "1:100 and 15mm are often used interchangeably, but 15mm can mean 15mm to the eyes or 15mm total height."
  }
}