An idea for a reviews section

[Morian Miner]

With all the repaints that 21C puts out, and hoping to see more at Walmart if that arrangement works out, does anyone see the benefit of maintaining a sticky post either here or the reference section where the features of the models can be summarized? This could have a brief description of each vehicle (plastic vs. die cast body, no detailed interior/full interior), pros and cons (21C P-51 undersized, don't leave the BBi F18 on its landing gears for a long time, broken panzer barrel, extra accessories included, etc.). I figure some of the newcomers might want to see this, and even people who've been here a while might find it useful (i.e. I know the Walker Bulldog supposedly has an interior, but does the Patton tank that is coming out with Sahara?).

This would take a lot of work to put together, so maybe several people could volunteer to help get it together. I know the general threads for the respective vehicles already do this, but they eventually move down, and you have to sift through store sightings to get all the info.

[p51]

We could do that... even have a full on database discussion/review site itself with something like that. It's something I think I can workj on when I get more time in a few weeks.

[Morian Miner]

Let us know if you need some help with this. I can see it taking some time.

[p51]

Once I set up the database system and the site itself, I can make it user based. Delegate 4 or 5 users to be the ones to make a new entry about a new item with the info/release date/description. Then anyone can comment on it. I could then upload a photo. When I get back from Star Wars Celebration 3 next week, I'll start thinking up ideas.

[JimBob55]

I'd like to help out. While I am attracted to many of the 21C and BBI aircraft, space and budget limit my collecting to a specific genre. Perhaps some of us can specialize in some areas: armor, aircraft, US, German... and so on. Although some folks do seem to collect one of each aircraft.

I pretty much collect the US Navy aircraft and can help with critiques and resources. I have 4 Corsairs and 2 F-18's. I expect to end up with 2 or 3 Avengers. (Although I've been tempted by the FW-190, F-104, and the BBI P-51)

Good idea and I'm willing to give it a try.

JimBob

[aferguson]

i think the best idea would be to create a whole new section for reviews (if possible) and have a thread for each type of vehicle, plane or figure set (eg BBI P-51, 21C Panzer IV, 21c USMC figures etc) in which anyone who wants to can post a review.

That way there can be a sampling of opinions for others to read on each type and no one is burdened with the responsibilty of doing reveiws all the time. Also allows for a variety of approaches to product reviews as one reviewer may stress certain points (eg articulation, playability) that another wouldn't...

[tmanthegreat]

I'd be willing to help out as well. I've posted here often enough without doing too much in return, so an opportunity to help would be greatly appreciated!

I can post detailed reviews for nearly all of the 21c 1:18 aircraft and vehicles that have been released thus far, as well as much of the 1:32 stuff.
My collections of BBI, FOV, Corgi, Dragon, etc. are more limited, as would be my descriptions for such items .

Would this database cover all scales and makes that we currently specialized in and which we will eventually discover?

Keep me posted!