Uploaded April 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
Is 28mm really the “default” for tabletop wargaming—or have we just been nudged into thinking it is? In this video, I explore the evolution of miniature scales, from true 25mm figures like early Ral Partha and Citadel, through the rise of heroic 28mm, to the often-overlooked strengths of smaller scales like 6mm and 10mm. Drawing on my own experience across the hobby—from Epic-scale battles to painting Napoleonic and Winter War Russians—I break down how scale affects gameplay, immersion, painting, and historical accuracy. We also tackle one of the hobby’s biggest sources of confusion: the difference between model scales (1/72, 1/285) and wargaming “mm” scales. Whether you’re a veteran or just starting out, this is a fresh look at what scale really means.
Scale Comparison Guide on my Blog: blmablog.com/p/scale-guide.html
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Is 28mm really the “default” for tabletop wargaming—or have we just been nudged into thinking it is? In this video, I explore the evolution of miniature scales, from true 25mm figures like early Ral Partha and Citadel, through the rise of heroic 28mm, to the often-overlooked strengths of smaller scales like 6mm and 10mm. Drawing on my own experience across the hobby—from Epic-scale battles to painting Napoleonic and Winter War Russians—I break down how scale affects gameplay, immersion, painting, and historical accuracy. We also tackle one of the hobby’s biggest sources of confusion: the difference between model scales (1/72, 1/285) and wargaming “mm” scales. Whether you’re a veteran or just starting out, this is a fresh look at what scale really means.
Scale Comparison Guide on my Blog: blmablog.com/p/scale-guide.html
Join this channel to get access to perks:
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