figures 58-60 mm

Height 54 mm is a classic of genre of Miniature models. The distance is measured from the soles to the middle of the eyes of Sculpted figurines and Cast miniatures. It is little, but this size has been taken root and has long been considered a benchmark; it`s important to comply with, since many collectors make group compositions and dioramas from the figurines. That is why we offer you thematic series of figurines.
About 10 years ago in Europe there was a tendency to growing sculptures, the buyers preferred mostly high "fighters". As a result, the products of all firms got slightly higher, although the scale of the figurines was still considered 1:30. This process has not bypassed our studio. To date, most of the miniatures of the "St. George Cross" is 58-60 mm high. This increase ended up with the new standard set - 75 mm.

Size of military miniatures: why is the height of white metal figures 54 mm?

Different sources mention different time periods, when this size got not only popular, but generally accepted. Nevertheless, most opinions refer this moment to the middle or beginning of the second half of the 20th century.

• Which country settled growing solid miniature models 54-60 mm - the question is still open. Someone calls France as the ancestor of the bulk soldiers, someone England. But the standard was quickly adopted at the international level, and the “birthright” lost the roots.
• Many collectors and gatherers of Toy Soldiers and Military Miniatures state that the traditional height is a compromise between the possibility of detailed sculpted figurines and their price. After all, the manufacturers stake in ensuring the cast miniatures as souvenirs are bought by everyone, and not by the rich only. In addition, it is this size that is ideal for creating multi-figurined compositions that do not take up too much space.
• We work only with metal alloys, which are much stronger and more plastic than resins. This is particularly important when collectors assemble model kits: small elements of our miniatures do not break easely.
• Why is the height measured to the middle of the eyes and not to the top? Lot of versions exist including the “legalized” error by a certain sculptor. But the real answer is obvious: the proportions of the human body are subject to general laws, but headdresses can be of any height.

Today many European manufacturers turn to a new size of 75 mm, often giving up the classic 1:30 scale. However, we still prefer the classic size of the models. Firstly, due to the optimal price/detail ratio, and secondly, as this height of the figurines best meets our concept of thematic series making it possible to create multi-figurine models and dioramas.

Nevertheless, our studio plans to expand the line of white metal models in the size of 75-90 mm. Follow the news in the appropriate section on the website of the St. George Cross!

Ordering pieces right in the studio is the best guarantee that you will receive an original product, and not a fake. But in other stores, our tin miniatures are easily recognized: by the standard rectangular stand with the binding logo of the St. George Cross and the branded boxes used to pack both painted miniatures and white metal kits.