Middle-earth Strategy Battle Game
Based on The Lord of the Rings and The Hobbit films, MESBG is a skirmish-focused wargame where individual heroes matter as much as armies. The range spans from 25mm (older metal sculpts from the early 2000s) to modern 28mm plastic kits, all designed to match the film actors' proportions.
Scale Details
MESBG occupies a unique position — older metal miniatures from the original Lord of the Rings range measure closer to 25mm, while newer plastic releases are 28mm. Both are used in the same game, and the size difference is accepted as part of the range's history.
Scale Conversions for MESBG
Slicer percentages for converting between Middle-earth Strategy Battle Game and other common miniature scales.
| Conversion | Description | Slicer % |
|---|---|---|
| 28mm → 32mm | MESBG to Modern GW Scale | 114.3% |
| 32mm → 28mm | Modern GW to MESBG Scale | 87.5% |
| 28mm → 1:35 | MESBG to Model Kit Scale | 178.6% |
| 28mm → 75mm | Tabletop to Display | 267.9% |
3D Printing Tips for MESBG
MESBG miniatures emphasize realistic proportions over heroic bulk. Print at 0.2mm nozzle and 0.06mm layers for best facial detail — many characters are based on specific actors and recognizable faces matter. Metal miniatures from the range are often thinner than plastics, so consider scaling up by 2-3% when replacing metal with printed alternatives.
Other Games at 28mm Scale
These systems use the same miniature scale as Middle-earth Strategy Battle Game. Miniatures are generally interchangeable between them.
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