Display cases for model cars: 1:18, 1:24, 1:43
Measure the model's length, width and height, mirrors and spoilers included, and choose a case a little larger on every side. As a guide, a typical car is about 250 mm long at 1:18, 190 mm at 1:24 and 105 mm at 1:43. The VESPERA Car comes later; sizes to be confirmed.
Approximate model sizes
Worked out from a typical car 4.5 m long, 1.8 m wide and 1.4 m tall. Real models vary with the car, so always measure yours.
| Scale | Length | Width | Height |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1:18 | 250 mm | 100 mm | 78 mm |
| 1:24 | 188 mm | 75 mm | 58 mm |
| 1:43 | 105 mm | 42 mm | 33 mm |
| 1:64 | 70 mm | 28 mm | 22 mm |
What fits the Car edition
The Car comes after the Hero. Sizes to be confirmed.
Measure your model now, mirrors and spoilers included, so you can compare when the sizes are published. Larger cars, trucks and dioramas need a made to measure case.
Out of time's reach
Why glass for a model car
Paint and chrome show their true colour behind low-iron glass, and glass resists the fine scratches that cloud acrylic over the years. See glass or acrylic.