Did I mention how annoying (and pointless) I find the "something to the foot" scales?
I can't figure how anyone thought 16mm to 1 foot was sensible.
Well if a 5" model gauge track represents a real 'broad gauge' track of 5'3" (Victorian/Irish) or 4'8.5" (Standard/ Two Roman mules whithers wide); that either 63"/5" = 12.6:1 or 56.5"/5" = 11.3:1 would be the appropriate scales...
The average of both options is 11.95:1 OR damn near 12:1 OR ONE INCH TO THE FOOT!
If I pursue Vic Rail prototypes, then I have just about talked myself into it!!!
On the other hand, my new friend Duncan is pursuing narrow gauge prototype so 3'6" gauge equates to 42"/5"= 8.4:1 whereas 3' gauge equates to 36"/5" = 7.2:1. He is settling on 8:1 = 1/8th scale.
My starting point of 10:1 = 1/10th scale is very close to 1 205/1024 inches to 1 foot !!!! (1:9.999!!!) Maybe the world needs a new standard!!!