What fits at 1:72
Aircraft kits, helicopters, armour, sci-fi and wargaming. 1:72 hits a sweet spot between detail and shelf space, which is why it has the widest kit range of any aircraft scale.
| Real subject | Real size | 1:72 model |
|---|---|---|
| Boeing 747-400 airliner | 70.6 m | 98.1 cm |
| F-16 Fighting Falcon | 15.06 m | 20.9 cm |
| Supermarine Spitfire | 9.12 m | 12.7 cm |
| M1 Abrams tank | 9.77 m | 13.6 cm |
| Human figure | 1.8 m | 2.5 cm |
Frequently asked questions
How big is a 1:72 model?
Divide the real length by 72. A 15 m fighter jet becomes about 20.8 cm, and a 1.8 m person becomes 2.5 cm tall.
Is 1:72 bigger or smaller than 1:48?
1:72 is smaller. A 1:48 model is 1.5× larger than the same subject at 1:72, because 72 ÷ 48 = 1.5.