But in this case, the small scale means that individuals who cross the barriers can do so with dramatic effect.
A landscape is visible through the window behind Catherine, although the scale of this miniature work means it can only be seen from close up.
These scales are independent of one another, meaning that it is possible to be both good and corrupt simultaneously or any other variation.
But one thing I don't allow myself is to get distracted by what the size and scale of the job means to me personally.
The scale of the problem means that the government will come under increasing pressure to keep people in work.
However, the scale of the Labour victory meant that there was ultimately never any need for a coalition.
The scale of the challenge means that no single person or group of friends can tackle it on their own.
The scale of the venture means that a nation's health service must accept a major responsibility for the work.
The scale of the proposed mine means it would be even more obtrusive.
The scale of the proposals meant that the implementation would take several years to complete.