ho-scale dementions

[hudson488]

i am building a theatre for my layout and i am at a loss in knowing what the foot:scale foot is...
PLEASE HELP ME!! thanks

[Jim Banner]

The exact scale of H0 is 3.5 mm = 1 foot by definition.  The approximate scale of H0 is 1/87 full size or .1378" = 1 foot.  If you do not have a scale ruler marked in H0 scale feet and inches, you may find 1/8" = 1 foot (1/96 full size) to be useful.  It shrinks large buildings by about 10%, making them easier to fit on a layout but still correctly proportioned.

Jim

[Woody Elmore]

Your local hobby shop may have an HO scale ruler to sell. They are available from a lot of internet retailers. Good luck with your project.

[Stephen D. Richards]

Maybe a good Psychiatrist for the "dementions".  Sorry, couldn't resist.  Stephen

[richg]

I have the HO scale ruler.
I also just divide full scale by 87 or multiply HO scale by 87.
If on my PC at a train website, I use the calculator in the PC.

Rich

[rogertra]

HO scale is demented??