1:50 scale is a popular size for diecast models from European manufacturers such as Conrad

Conrad (company)

Conrad GmbH is a German manufacturer of diecast scale models primarily in 1:50 scale for use both as toys and promotional models by heavy equipment manufacturers...

, Tekno

Tekno

Tekno is a toy maker from Copenhagen, Denmark, that began manufacturing construction toys in the 1923 and model autos immediately after World War II, selling 1 million a year during its peak...

, NZG, WSI

WSI

The acronym WSI may refer to:* World Sindhi Institute - a human rights organization based in Washington DC, United States* Wafer-scale integration - a future silicon chip design for super computers...

and LionToys. Typically they produce scale models of construction vehicles, tower cranes, trucks and buses. These are often the official models distributed by the manufacturers of the real vehicles as a promotional items for prospective customers. These models are also very popular in Europe despite their small size compared to stamped metal construction toys which are usually found in the US.

This scale is similar to 0 scale used in model trains and 1:50 scale will appear compatible with 1:48 scale

1:48 scale

1:48 scale is popular among modelers both as diecast models, plastic models made from kits, and construction toys. It is especially popular with manufacturers of model airplanes and model trains...

 models as produced by US manufacturers of 0 scale model trains and some makers of military vehicles (especially aircraft).

See also

• Scale model
  Scale model
  A scale model is a physical model, a representation or copy of an object that is larger or smaller than the actual size of the object, which seeks to maintain the relative proportions of the physical size of the original object. Very often the scale model is used as a guide to making the object in...
  
  
• Diecast toy
• Model car
  Model car
  A model car or toy car is a miniature representation of an automobile. Other miniature motor vehicles, such as trucks, buses, or even ATVs, etc. are often included in the general category of model cars...
  
  
• Model commercial vehicle
  Model commercial vehicle
  A model commercial vehicle is a scale model or die-cast toy that represents a commercial vehicle: truck , bus, etc.-Overview:Like model cars, model commercial vehicles are sold both as kits for the enthusiast to construct and paint and as pre-built, pre-painted collectible models...
  
  
• Model construction vehicle
  Model construction vehicle
  A model construction vehicle is a scale model or die-cast toy that represents a construction vehicle such as an excavator, crane, concrete pump, backhoe, etc....
  
  
• Rail transport modelling scales
  Rail transport modelling scales
  Rail transport modelling utilises a variety of scales to ensure scale models look correct when placed next to each other. Model railway scales are standardized worldwide by many organizations and hobbyist groups...
  
  
• Model railway scales