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Old 07-18-2008, 10:24 AM
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ok i have plans for the tank landing craft or lcm in 1/48 scale so i divded 48 by 16 got 3 which =300% right? the inside of the landing craft is only 8" i need at least 11" so i need to add 3" in width so how much more % should i go? the hole boat is to small as it is i think its about 1/20 scale now i need 1/16 scale to hold my rc tank, which is 1/16 scale thanks rye
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Old 07-18-2008, 10:55 AM
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Default RE: scale size

11 ÷ 8 = 1.375

So from 1/16th scale enlarge an additional 137%
maybe 1/10th scale?...

Maybe you accidentilay got an LCVP plan.

If you divide the interior dimension you want, 11 inches by
the interior dimension of the plan, you should get a one shot enlargement factor.
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thanks umi ryuzuki ill try that rye
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hi
it work 137% right at 11" thanks again rye

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