archybean Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 Got a question regarding different scales displayed together. I'm planning a diorama that will have the bigger scales up front and smaller scales in the back for a distance effect. My question is...is there any way to calculate just how far apart they need to be apart to view "correctly"? Thanks David Quote Link to post Share on other sites
toadwbg Posted February 13, 2014 Share Posted February 13, 2014 Yes, you can calculate. But I wiuld just recomend to wing it. I actually read an example of these calculations in some other site. If I can fond it ill post a link. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
habu2 Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 My question is...is there any way to calculate just how far apart they need to be apart to view "correctly"? Sure, but the distance between the viewer and the model is one of the variables. In other words, once the models are placed you must always place your eye at the calculated distance to view them "correctly". Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Netz Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 Sure, but the distance between the viewer and the model is one of the variables. In other words, once the models are placed you must always place your eye at the calculated distance to view them "correctly". This would be where you'd want to build it in a shadow box. Curt Quote Link to post Share on other sites
rightwinger26 Posted February 14, 2014 Share Posted February 14, 2014 That is a very old trick used by model railroaders, I myself use N gauge, so for distance effects I use Z scale buildings in the background. Maybe cruise through some model railroading forums to find some tips on distances to suit your needs. Bill Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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