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35mm to 1:35 Miniature Scale for 3D Printing

Convert 3D printed tabletop miniatures from 35mm to 1:35. This STL scale calculator is designed for Warhammer, D&D, and tabletop gaming miniatures.

Slicer Setting

142.9%

Uniform scale (XYZ locked)

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The math

(50.0mm / 35.0mm) × 100 = 142.9%

Based on 175cm human baseline, eye-level measurement (160cm).

Scale baselines

  • Source eye level 35.0mm Eye
  • Target eye level 45.7mm Eye
  • Scale factor 142.9%

When you need this

You need this when bringing older or smaller 35mm 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: 35mm

35mm is the large heroic / boutique skirmish hybrid. Popular with painters who want more canvas for freehand detail without entering true bust territory. Often sits between 32mm heroic and 40mm skirmish scales. Common systems: Star Wars: Legion (current), Kingdom Death, Scale 75.

Note: 35mm is sometimes marketed as 'true 35mm' (realistic proportions) vs 'heroic 35mm' (exaggerated). Check before mixing.

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 142.9%. 1:35 vehicles print beautifully on FDM at 0.2mm layers with a 0.4mm nozzle.

Reverse conversion

Going the other way? The reverse calculation might be useful.

1:35 to 35mm

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