a scale question

No, let's not. But do not forget if you hear someone say they model in "1/4 inch" they are talking about 1/48 scale. Where each 1/4 inch equals one foot on the actual aircraft. This in not a term heard often, but I have heard some of the older friends I discuss modeling with use it often.

Let's not confuse the discussion by introducing the idea that 1/48 scale is also the same as quarter scale.

thank you i have always gotten it confused. my dad told me when i was a kid but as i got older and moved away from modeling i forgot.

You are correct sir on both of your points, 1" on the model is 72 0n the real thing, and the smaller the larger number, the bigger the scale.