A 1:285 scale means that one unit of measurement on a model or representation is equal to 285 of the same units in reality. For example, if you have a model vehicle at a 1:285 scale, 1 inch on the model represents 285 inches in the actual vehicle. This scale is often used in modeling, particularly for military models, buildings, and dioramas, where a smaller scale allows for more compact representation of larger objects or scenes.
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