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    Model Kit App

    Hi Everyone,

    I work for an app developer and currently my project is working on a Model kit app called PLapp. I'm redesigning and planning additional content for the app. I'm posting here in hopes to receive some feedback from the Scale-Models community, and experienced model-kit builders. Unfortunately my own model kit experience falls short of building a few Gundams when i was younger. I hope it's acceptable to make this post and i would be very appreciative of any feedback that you have about the Plapp. Thanks guys for your time

    P.S. We also plan on changing the name lol.
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    • Ian M
      Administrator
      • Dec 2008
      • 18272
      • Ian
      • Falster, Denmark
      #2
      I cant really see the point I'm afraid. Why build a virtual model when you can build a real one... Sorry.
      Group builds

      Bismarck

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        • Guest
          #3
          On the plus side ... it looks quite well designed.

          I have to agree with Ian though personally.

          Looking at the bumf about the app ... In practical use I suppose its nice and gimmicky for younger children to play around with and, you never know, they may get a taste for the real thing.

          *edit*

          I installed it on my nexus 7 (stock, running jellybean 4.3)

          Unfortunately it locked up on the loading screen for the sopworth camel ( even after a restart) so I'm afraid I can't even give a genuine review

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            • Guest
              #4
              It looks nice but does really seem pointless to me if I am honest, downloaded it to iPhone and the instruction pages are tiny. Couldn't zoom in to see them

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                • Guest
                  #5
                  Oh my God, the APP have arrived here too!!

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                    • Dave W
                      • Jan 2011
                      • 4713
                      #6
                      Just had alook at the app. And I'm sorry but I can't see the attraction of it either.Model making to me is a very tactile thing.Its about using your hands to build something and getting satisfaction from the process.As much as I like computers a model making program can't do that.

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                        • Guest
                          #7
                          Conceptually it's excellent. Perhaps you are asking the wrong people on this forum. When you make the improvements you need to, it will allow people to build kits vitually; especially good for those who have no interest in bulding kits and getting glue on their fingers. All ideas are to be encouraged - go for it and good luck with it.

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                            • Guest
                              #8
                              Thank you all for your insights, and its nice to have a fresh perspective on our app.

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                                • Andy2035
                                  • Aug 2011
                                  • 730
                                  #9
                                  Whilst I haven't tried it yet, may I add that building a virtual model may not appeal to most model builders, it would however suit someone who is not able to build a "real" model, I think something like this would be great for our Forces lads and lasses whilst they're serving abroad where they may not have the facilities to be able to take a model and build it...

                                  Hope that makes some sense...

                                  Andy...

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                                    • spanner570
                                      • May 2009
                                      • 15475
                                      #10
                                      I don't understand all the technical jargon being mentioned, but from what I can understand it is a very good idea.

                                      It probably won't appeal to us 'Hand's on' modellers, but there are certain applications where this will be a god's send....Andy's post being a good example.

                                      It would also be of use to those who are unfortunately disabled, but could manage a computer build.

                                      So, far from being negative, I wish you good luck with the development and hope it is a great success.

                                      Ron

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