1:48 to 1:35 Miniature Scale for 3D Printing
Convert 3D printed tabletop miniatures from 1:48 to 1:35. This STL scale calculator is designed for Warhammer, D&D, and tabletop gaming miniatures.
Slicer Setting
Uniform scale (XYZ locked)
The math
(50.0mm / 36.5mm) × 100 = 137.1%
Based on 175cm human baseline, eye-level measurement (160cm).
Scale baselines
- Source eye level 33.3mm Eye
- Target eye level 45.7mm Eye
- Scale factor 137.1%
When you need this
You need this when bringing older or smaller 1:48 models into a modern 1:35 collection. This upscale is noticeable but manageable. Most painters bridge the gap with basing detail, posture adjustments, or custom base rims.
Source: 1:48
1:48 is the quarter-scale / aircraft and vehicle standard. Common for vehicles and aircraft. Figures in this scale are smaller than typical wargaming miniatures and are usually accessories to a vehicle kit rather than standalone game pieces. Common systems: US O-gauge trains, Bandai Star Wars kits, Aircraft model kits.
Note: 1:48 figures are often molded in soft vinyl rather than hard plastic. If 3D printing replacements, increase wall thickness for durability.
Target: 1:35
1:35 is used by Tamiya, Trumpeter, MiniArt. 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.
Note: 1:35 figures from different manufacturers can vary by plus or minus 2mm due to nationality and era differences in uniform and equipment.
Print notes
Set your slicer to 137.1%. 1:35 vehicles print beautifully on FDM at 0.2mm layers with a 0.4mm nozzle.
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