building scale

[chelseafc]

looking to but american syle building from woodland scenics for u.s.a  themed track,

what scale should i but ? 

[Andy P.]

It depends on which system you own.

If you own the most common Scalextric set it is 1/32 scale (cars are about the size of an adult hand).

Some common model scale are also 1/35 which is slightly small but depending on the building and setting you can probably still make it work. I have seen a few 1/30 scale buidlings which would be too big but again, might still able to be made to work (an outhouse/port-potty for example).

If you have the smaller Micro Scalextric they are approx 1/64 scale (cars are about the size of die cast "HotWheels/Matchbox" cars). This is sometimes call "H0" or "HO" but there is no real consensus as to what the correct scale is. It could range from 1/60 all the way down to 1/87. This size of track is very common in the US (Tyso, AFX, LifeLike etc...). This is also the common size for many train sets (including the Hornby brand) and there are LOTS of buildings available...

[chelseafc]

1.32 is the Scalextric I am working with 

 

[Andy P.]

So O gauge would be too small (unless you are going for forced perspective and putting smaller buildings "in the distance"

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/O_scale#Scale_and_gauge

G sacle/gauge is likely to be too big:

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/G_scale

Model Scales

G = 1:24

O = 1:48

S = 1:64

OO = 1:76.2

HO = 1:87

N = 1:160

Z = 1:220

Gague One is official 1/32 scale but I don't see that as a common building scale.

Good luck and send us pictures!

[Andy P.]

PS: I know that there are companies out there like Slot Track Scenics   maybe look there.