1:35 to 40mm Miniature Scale for 3D Printing
Convert 3D printed tabletop miniatures from 1:35 to 40mm. This STL scale calculator is designed for Warhammer, D&D, and tabletop gaming miniatures.
Slicer Setting
Uniform scale (XYZ locked)
The math
(40.0mm / 50.0mm) × 100 = 80.0%
Based on 175cm human baseline, eye-level measurement (160cm).
Scale baselines
- Source eye level 45.7mm Eye
- Target eye level 40.0mm Eye
- Scale factor 80.0%
When you need this
You need this when fitting oversized 1:35 heroes or monsters into a smaller 40mm regiment, or when printing 1:35 STL files for a 40mm game system. This downscale is noticeable but manageable. Most painters bridge the gap with basing detail, posture adjustments, or custom base rims.
Source: 1:35
1:35 is the military model kit standard. A true ratio scale, not a 'gaming scale.' A 1:35 human is approximately 50mm tall to the top of the head and 45.7mm to the eyes. Vehicles and armor dominate this scale. Common systems: Tamiya, Trumpeter, MiniArt.
Note: 1:35 figures from different manufacturers can vary by plus or minus 2mm due to nationality and era differences in uniform and equipment.
Target: 40mm
40mm is used by Star Wars: Shatterpoint, Inquisitor (GW specialist game), Heroic 40mm custom scenes. Used for centerpiece models, display dioramas, or games where individual heroes need to stand out. A 40mm figure has roughly twice the surface area of a 28mm model.
Note: 40mm bases can destabilize on uneven terrain. Consider magnetizing or weighting the base.
Print notes
Set your slicer to 80.0%. FDM works well at 40mm for monsters and vehicles with a 0.4mm nozzle.
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