Scale of Diecast car

Diecast Scale

Diecast cars come in a wide array of sizes with 1:12, 1:18, 1:24, 1:32, and 1:64 being among the most popular. Often you will see scale denoted in different ways. The most common two ways are using the forward slash " / " and the colon " : "  The scale numbers represent the model’s size in relation to the real thing. 1:18 means that if you took a full-size vehicle and divided it into eighteen parts, one part would be equal to the size of the diecast car. Or, to put it another way, every one inch of a 1:18 diecast car will represent eighteen inches of the real full-sized vehicle. The actual measurements will vary based upon how accurately the real car is modeled and how close the tooling is from the diecast manufacturer.

Choosing the size of cars to purchase is the first choice all collectors must make. But first time collectors shouldn’t feel the need to limit themselves to just one scale size. How you plan on storing or displaying your diecast collection will play heavily into what sizes you want to purchase. Price also plays a part in this decision as the larger cars cost more. Some collectors prefer to collect the smaller scales so that they can have more models for a lower price, and more room to store them. Other collectors enjoy the intricate details and realistic look of the bigger models, such as the 1:18 diecast cars. Larger scales are also known for rising in value more than others. 1:18 diecast cars enjoy a large market of prospective buyers for those looking to make money from their investments.