03-12-2012, 09:26 AM
Prairie Trains Wrote:You are saying you need models that are at least 22 inches long or better, 44 inches long. But you say that HO scale is what you want? Do you realize that a real 82 foot long passenger car in HO scale is only 11 1/4 inches long? In most science fiction movies in space the cars appear to be about 20 feet or less in length, or about 3 inches in HO scale. I suggest you go to Georges Trains or another hobby shop that caries trains and get them to show you the different scales so you can see the actual sizes of these models. They should also be able to tell you about the local model railway clubs, and when and where they meet. 22 to 44 inches in length would be G scale or larger.
You guys could be right - I'm going to the hobby train this week to get a better look. Meanwhile, I've also asked my film buddies about the size of the model needed. Thing is, many are using CGI, so using and making miniatures for film and TV could be a lost art.