Guys, I'm having a hard time remembering what scale the Matchbox kits of ships were. As a boy I would build these straight out of the box, no paint. I do know they were "matchbox" sized, so really small. definitely not the 1/700 scale.
Am I correct in thinking that these were in the 1200 scale? I don't have these anymore, been a long time. I'm looking to find a couple to build for fun.
Anyway, just need a memory jog.
Thanks!
Chris

A cursory look through the internet showed a few Matchbox naval kits, all 1/700 scale. 1/700 for most navy ships is really quite small, even a Nimitz class carrier is all of maybe 18" and that dwarfs anything WWII.

No - they were 1/700th scale alright... and although not of the highest 'precision' were often more correct in general shape/scale/proportion than many kits out of Japan in the 1970's.

Thanks guys. I just seem to remember that they were smaller than that. I suppose I should just purchase one and see if the memory comes back. LOL
Thanks for your help.
Chris

Yes,
1/700 scale.
I have a few still unbuilt.

George :cool: