Sometimes it’s hard to grasp the size of a build from a photo. Occasionally, builders will include a common object (to them) in a picture to show relative size. I used to include a small Canadian dime, but someone rightfully pointed out that coins come in many different sizes worldwide, and not everyone knows the size of foreign coins.

I now include common hobby-related items in pictures to show relative size — universal things that most modelers should be familiar with.

For smaller builds, I place a No. 11 hobby blade in the frame. For larger models, I include a No. 11 hobby blade on its handle.

Tip submitted by:
Glenn Cauley
Kemptville, Ontario, Canada