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Steampunk Fantasy Wargame Est. 2003

Warmachine & Hordes

Warmachine and its companion game Hordes pit steam-powered warjacks and magical beasts against each other in a fantasy world of industrial warfare. Originally labelled 28mm, Privateer Press shifted to calling the scale 30mm as the range evolved through scale creep.

Scale Details

Miniature Scale
30mm
Ratio Equivalent
1:54
Measurement
eye level
Eye Level Height
30.0mm

Warmachine was originally marketed as 28mm but was reclassified to 30mm around the time Hordes launched. The miniatures are compatible in size with 28mm heroic ranges — the difference is subtle enough that mixing on the same table is common in casual play.

Publisher: Privateer Press · Base Sizes: 30mm, 40mm, 50mm

Scale Conversions for Warmachine

Slicer percentages for converting between Warmachine & Hordes and other common miniature scales.

Conversion Description Slicer %
28mm → 32mm Classic to Heroic Scale 114.3%
32mm → 28mm Heroic to Classic Scale 87.5%
28mm → 35mm Warmachine to Legion/MCP 125.0%
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3D Printing Tips for Warmachine

Warmachine models feature bulky, mechanical designs — warjacks and heavy beasts have flat armor panels that show layer lines. Print at 0.06mm layers on resin or 0.08mm on FDM. The chunky proportions are forgiving for FDM printing. Metal originals are heavy, so printed resin alternatives are significantly lighter and easier to transport.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What scale is Warmachine & Hordes?
Warmachine & Hordes miniatures are 30mm scale (1:54 ratio), measured eye level. Warmachine was originally marketed as 28mm but was reclassified to 30mm around the time Hordes launched. The miniatures are compatible in size with 28mm heroic ranges — the difference is subtle enough that mixing on the same table is common in casual play.
What base sizes does Warmachine & Hordes use?
Warmachine & Hordes uses the following base sizes: 30mm, 40mm, 50mm.
What nozzle and layer height should I use for Warmachine & Hordes miniatures?
Warmachine models feature bulky, mechanical designs — warjacks and heavy beasts have flat armor panels that show layer lines. Print at 0.06mm layers on resin or 0.08mm on FDM. The chunky proportions are forgiving for FDM printing. Metal originals are heavy, so printed resin alternatives are significantly lighter and easier to transport.

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