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Large objects (cars, airplanes, etc.) are often reproduced as {{w|scale model}}s, which are proportionally smaller {{w|physical model}}s of the original objects. The {{w|Scale (ratio)|scale}} of such a model is typically expressed as the {{w|ratio}} of the ''size of the model'' (the first number) to the ''size of the original object'' (the second number). For example, a 1/10,000th scale model means that 1 meter in the model represents 10,000 meters in the original object. The same applies to {{w|Scale (map)|maps}} and {{w|globe}}s. What Randall has here, though, is neither a map nor a model but a seemingly complete copy of {{w|Earth}}, at a 1:10,000 scale. Various features and warnings are labeled. | Large objects (cars, airplanes, etc.) are often reproduced as {{w|scale model}}s, which are proportionally smaller {{w|physical model}}s of the original objects. The {{w|Scale (ratio)|scale}} of such a model is typically expressed as the {{w|ratio}} of the ''size of the model'' (the first number) to the ''size of the original object'' (the second number). For example, a 1/10,000th scale model means that 1 meter in the model represents 10,000 meters in the original object. The same applies to {{w|Scale (map)|maps}} and {{w|globe}}s. What Randall has here, though, is neither a map nor a model but a seemingly complete copy of {{w|Earth}}, at a 1:10,000 scale. Various features and warnings are labeled. | ||
| β | {{w|Miniature parks}}, also known as model villages, are tourist attractions around the world of a scale between 1:9 and 1:72. For example, the finale of the movie | + | {{w|Miniature parks}}, also known as model villages, are tourist attractions around the world of a scale between 1:9 and 1:72. For example, the finale of the movie {{w|Hot Fuzz}} features a battle amongst a miniature of the streets and buildings seen so far in the film. Normally a miniature park would feature a representation of one geographical location rather than a geologically/technologically accurate depiction of our current planet. Whether or not Randall is aware of it, the reputed [http://www.mapascotland.org/ largest outdoor relief map in the world] is set out at a horizontal scale of 1:10,000. |
Real-world phenomena are reproduced at scale, for humorous effect. A real 1/10,000th scale "Earth" would have a diameter of less than a mile, and a surface area of around 2 square miles, the approximate dimensions of a medium-sized asteroid. On such an object, constrained by known physics, there would be no air, standing water, weather, or large magma bodies, and any sort of rough-housing would irrecoverably catapult the visitor into space. | Real-world phenomena are reproduced at scale, for humorous effect. A real 1/10,000th scale "Earth" would have a diameter of less than a mile, and a surface area of around 2 square miles, the approximate dimensions of a medium-sized asteroid. On such an object, constrained by known physics, there would be no air, standing water, weather, or large magma bodies, and any sort of rough-housing would irrecoverably catapult the visitor into space. | ||
