Beta builder form

[cgutzmer]

What kinds of things would you like beta builders to tell you about your model? Great idea Soaring!
Chris

[The Orange]

Hehe, thanks Chris :D

As for more on the form, what about the suggestion for paper size, proper scaling, number of days to make the model, that's my two cents

[cgutzmer]

Number of hours might be better than number of days...

Another thing to note might be difficult portions to fit together (even if they went together)
Chris

[The Orange]

Well Number of hours for simple - middle classed models. Probably days for advanced ones...

Oh, you're right! That way the designers could try and simplify that, great thought!

[Texman]

As someone who has beta'd for several designers some of the feedback I give consists of

1) Parts fit/former fit
2) Panel line alignment
3) Markings/ camoflage alignment
4) Missing/Mislabeled part numbers
5) Instruction sheet advice
6) Overall impression
7) Overall shape (does it look right)

Just some ideas to throw out there.

Ray

[cgutzmer]

Heyyyyy - have you done this before
Chris

[Texman]

Yea, once or twice ;D

[The Orange]

Whoa, that's some nifty suggestions there! How much pages do you think the form should be, 1-2? Or just 1?

[Texman]

Well, it should be kept to just one. For me, doing a beta build is a constant
communication process with the designer. Most of the time, I make my recommendation.
then the designer incorporates the suggestion, and sends a modified part back
for inclusion in the model or instruction sheet. And so it goes until done.

Sometimes. Others, this form would be handy. I'm not sure how I would incorporate
all the feedback I give. This might be a good form for the end of the build,
sort of as a guide to help establish the targeted modeller.

[cgutzmer]

Good point Work in progress
Chris