discussion Model Kit App

[Guest]

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.

 

[Ian M]

I cant really see the point I'm afraid. Why build a virtual model when you can build a real one... Sorry.

 

[Guest]

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

 

[Guest]

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

 

[Guest]

Oh my God, the APP have arrived here too!!

 

[Dave W]

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.

 

[Guest]

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.

 

[Guest]

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

 

[Andy2035]

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...

 

[spanner570]

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