Measuring Wheel scale sizes

I just found what i think, looks like a thing to measure scale size parts.. but i do'nt know WHAT scale it is set too!, I checked the "Scale Wheel" thread, and I think i have the tool, just like the one, TAsdev used to measure the rim sizes, but mine isn't electronic......

Any suggestions, Ill get pictures up later tonight... but i hope this is the right thing

I think what you are referring to is a vernier calliper, they are not set to a scale, they are made to measure 1:1 things, if something says it is 17 scale inches in 1/24 scale. divide 17" by 24 and that should be the size you measure.

Ray

To help people check there rim sizes, I created this, I hope it helps.
http://www.spc.org.uk/wheels/scale-rim-check.jpg

That's really good Steve. I'm sure i recall tha Fujimi 17"s were true to scale though and from then on everything else seems to be 'inched-up'. Maybe i was wrong?

Originally posted by flyonthewall
That's really good Steve. I'm sure i recall tha Fujimi 17"s were true to scale though and from then on everything else seems to be 'inched-up'. Maybe i was wrong?
Does this make it easy to understand? as this could be where people get confused.
http://files.automotiveforums.com/uploads/947301rim-dia.jpg

this is what i have.. is it the right thing?

i found it in a old sailboat model!

Originally posted by Integra14
this is what i have.. is it the right thing?

i found it in a old sailboat model!

Yes, that's a vernier caliper. They are extremely useful, i use mine all the time, particularly when getting things sixed equally on bodykits.