Action figure scale

[RCB]

I have been wanting to start a couple custom models, utilizing modified 3.75" action figures. Now, according the 3.75" action figure size, the scale would be close to 1/19th correct? Or, would most suggest 1/18th as it is a "common" scale?

 

[Beggarsoutpost]

I asked the same question yesterday about a 3 3/4" R2 for an X-wing and was told 1/18th....

 

[RCB]

I did a couple searches, but nothing came up. I hate asking for something that's been answered

 

[Talisen]

Well something doesn't jive, there's no way my Star Wars figs would ever come close to fitting into my 1/18 scale cars, they're WAY to big.

 

[tgreco]

well the math is simple enough

if a person is 5 foot 8 inches (average height)
that comes out to 68"

a 3.75" tall figure works out to 1/18.13333 scale

 

[RCB]

I was working off the assumption that an average US male at about 6' or so. Which is closer to 1/19.2. Of course, we call them 3 3/4 inch, but are they still 3 3/4 inches? Anyone have a stormtrooper fig from a modern line handy?

 

[tgreco]

imdb list Mark Hamill's height at 5' 9"
so I think 1/18 is appropriate

 

[RCB]

Well, I got my vintage Han out, and his figure is 4" which at 1/18th, would be about right at his 6'1" at that time. Thanks for the input everyone.

 

[Mystique]

I modify SW action figure as a hobby and I've always thought that they were 1/18 scale.