Jason1974 Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 I'm trying to do my nitro car up but being new to rc cars i don't know what certain parts are called, so i was woundering if modelsport could show pictures of all the items they sell and gave a better description of the item and the quantity of the parts you get. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulletflux 345 Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 Nick off here my be able to help you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
norcoforever Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 what car is it? best bet is to use the part numbers within the manual (if you have it) as if you order the part no. you will almost always get the parts you need in the correct quantities Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dom C Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 What car is it? If you get some pics of the broken stuff im sure one of us can help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt B Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 The problem they have is that they have a lot of stock (thousands of items) so to take pictures of every single item would take too long. However manuals are a great way of finding out what you need Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ebo Posted October 16, 2011 Share Posted October 16, 2011 Don't they kinda do this on the shop website? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jason1974 Posted October 16, 2011 Author Share Posted October 16, 2011 I got a hyper 7 tq sport. I was looking on modelsport the other day and they had a shock repair kit but they didn't show a picture or say what you got in the kit, so i typed the part number in google and i got the picture from another model shop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HATZY Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 Can you take pics of the bits you want to upgrade? If you can then people on here will be able to help with the info you need Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 You are more than welcome to e-mail the shop to request photos. There is hundreds and thousands of products, we couldn't possibly find a photo and description for each one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
graxon2001 Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 I'm still surprised manufacturers / distributors don't send images of the products they're selling through Modelsport to the shop so they can use them. Some do, some don't. I'm sure there must be plenty of people who've not bought something they might have but didn't becuase they couldn't see if it was the right thing or not. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderwolf Posted October 18, 2011 Share Posted October 18, 2011 I'm still surprised manufacturers / distributors don't send images of the products they're selling through Modelsport to the shop so they can use them. Some do, some don't. I'm sure there must be plenty of people who've not bought something they might have but didn't becuase they couldn't see if it was the right thing or not. my thoughts on this nailed in the above post 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoothybb Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 (edited) There ARE hundreds and thousands of products, we couldn't possibly find a photo and description for each one. Errr, can't or can't be bothered? Don't worry about considering the question, it's can't be bothered. It's about effort v's return - most places won't justify the extra effort to save the odd sale here or there. Most people will go to the effort of finding another site which has a picture on their website, then buying it from their preferred shop anyway. Edited October 19, 2011 by Smoothybb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thunderwolf Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 Errr, can't or can't be bothered? Don't worry about considering the question, it's can't be bothered. It's about effort v's return - most places won't justify the extra effort to save the odd sale here or there. Most people will go to the effort of finding another site which has a picture on their website, then buying it from their preferred shop anyway. thats not very fair to say they can't be bothered. have oyu ever worked there? know what they do from day to day? i didn't think so, for them to get every single part pictured, be it from another site or not will take time, time that most people won't have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TiM! Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 Imagine the bandwidth and storage size of the images too! Most cameras take a fairly large image file size, so each one would need cropping, compressing and uploading. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt B Posted October 19, 2011 Share Posted October 19, 2011 Plus, how are you going to tell the difference between an M3 x 10mm screw, and an M3 x 12mm screw? Some serious accusations going about on this forum at the moment. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoothybb Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 i didn't think so, for them to get every single part pictured, be it from another site or not will take time, time that most people won't have. Exactly my point, it could be done but isn't. I don't care what you say, it could be done if required, plenty of websites manage it. I stand by my original statement, it's about reward v's effort(cost). I work for a retailer with an online and printed catalogue reviewed and printed twice a year. For each product, currently over 10k SKU's, we need to have photos, dimensions and spec's along with fully costed margins based on global exchange/freight rates and inter-site processing. I know what is involved and it's not easy but IT CAN BE DONE. You think modelsport is a unique business unlike any other online/bricks and mortar retailer? Some serious accusations going about on this forum at the moment. If you're aiming that at me then you should really get a life. Stop being dramatic, it's a fact, and not one of those dubious internet one's that must be cos they're in capitals. (If you're not, then I apologise and will say no more about it ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt B Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 I wasn't directly, but it got me the response I needed. The way I look at it is, you need to look at how mainstream the company is, and its size. If we were talking about say, RS Components, a massive electronics parts company, or any one similar to this, then yes, I'd say a concise parts base with pictures and more information would be expected. In a niche hobby though, I don't think so. MS doesn't have a huge number of staff members, and from what I've heard they're pretty rushed off of their feet as is! I'm sure they will have weighed up the idea - I can't see them being lazy if they want to maintain a company status. I see other RC sites that perhaps have more part pictures than MS, but these are usually just manufacturer photos, and the same goes for the cars. At least MS actually photographs the cars themselves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smoothybb Posted October 20, 2011 Share Posted October 20, 2011 (edited) I wondered if you'd spot my accusation in there? Look, to all, not once have I said MS are obliged to provide pictures. My statement was 'it is possible' - that's all I'm saying. Whether MS have the staff, time or inclination really doesn't interest me, all I'm saying is it's not can't - it's won't! Simples. MS - do whatever you like, pictures, no pictures, up to you, but don't tell me it's impossible. Edited October 20, 2011 by Smoothybb Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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