Nick Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 Hey guys, For those who don't know I developed the latest Modelsport.co.uk website earlier this year and would love your feedback on how it can be improved further. This can be suggestions on features you like on other websites or just bits you don't get on with too well that you feel could be done better. My main focus from the previous website was to allow for better filtering with the checkbox filters and a much more mobile friendly interface. I'm really happy with the website but that doesn't mean I'm right! I look forward to your feedback to help me in future updates/fixes. www.modelsport.co.uk 😛 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lorrylemming Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 (edited) This is probably more of a data issue rather than web design but the bodyshop and wheels/tyres sections could have even better filtering. I'd say its currently the best or one of the best but could be better. On a similar note the filters: Rock crawler, truck, truggy and stadium aren't the most helpful but I can sympathise it isn't easy. I haven't got a better suggestion haha. You could add voltage filtering for servos. You could add an information section with shock oil and diff oil weight conversions, how to identify common plug types etc. This might require a re-jig of your stock system but adding a filter that includes items that you expect to restock or can get from a supplier would be useful, usually I just want to exclude things that you'll never get in stock again but still have listed on the website. For the preowned models you should put a sticker/logo in the photos of the actual model, so its clear which ones are the generic item pictures. I feel like I've been very critical but its my favourite model shop website to use. Edited November 30, 2021 by lorrylemming 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alex97 Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 Maybe a compare function for models and electronics? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Posted November 30, 2021 Author Share Posted November 30, 2021 1 hour ago, lorrylemming said: This is probably more of a data issue rather than web design but the bodyshop and wheels/tyres sections could have even better filtering. I'd its currently the best or one of the best but could be better. On a similar note the filters: Rock crawler, truck, truggy and stadium aren't the most helpful but I can sympathise it isn't easy. I haven't got a better suggestion haha. You could add voltage filtering for servos. You could add an information section with shock oil and diff oil weight convertions, how to identify common plug types etc. This might require a re-jig of your stock system but adding a filter that includes items that you expect to restock or can get from a supplier would be useful, usually I just want to exclude things that you'll never get in stock again but still have listed on the website. For the preowned models you should put a sticker/logo in the photos of the actual model, so its clear which ones are the generic item pictures. I feel like I've been very critical but its my favourite model shop website to use. These are all great suggestions! Thank you! The filters do create a lot of debate in the office with what is what. 1 hour ago, Alex97 said: Maybe a compare function for models and electronics? It's a good idea and one we've had before, but with the vast range of products, the similarities are far between. I will have a think, as it might be easy enough to implement anyway. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMballistic Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 Looking at "Pinion" gears on the site before @Nick there are over 400 odd which can make it very time consuming to find the size you need ~ you can filter the search by "Brand" and "Price" but that's it as far as I can see. Something like that needs to be filtered really by "pitch/Mod" and then "bore size". If it could then be ordered into "number of teeth/low to high" for example if possible that would make it even easier to find what you're after. Over all I love the site though. ❤️ 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrCake Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 (edited) Think I would echo on filters being a bit absent. I was looking for some shock oil the other day and was surprised there wasn't a filter for say 100-400CST. I know there are 2 units of measurement for oil but some kind of filtering would be good. EDIT: - Can see the filters there now? Swear they weren't there the other day 🤣 Edited November 30, 2021 by MrCake Eh? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
locky Posted November 30, 2021 Share Posted November 30, 2021 It's alot better with the filters but I'm not a frequent customer or when I do I know the part number I want. Is there an option to only see only what is in stock? I dont want to sift through out of stock and back order items. When buying lipos the dimensions are usually a significant parameter and cant see an option to choose length/height/width. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrCake Posted December 1, 2021 Share Posted December 1, 2021 8 hours ago, locky said: It's alot better with the filters but I'm not a frequent customer or when I do I know the part number I want. Is there an option to only see only what is in stock? I dont want to sift through out of stock and back order items. When buying lipos the dimensions are usually a significant parameter and cant see an option to choose length/height/width. Good shout on the lipo size, @BigGingerecently enlightened me with the one on HobbyKing and that is a really nice feature. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Posted December 1, 2021 Author Share Posted December 1, 2021 15 hours ago, GMballistic said: Looking at "Pinion" gears on the site before @Nick there are over 400 odd which can make it very time consuming to find the size you need ~ you can filter the search by "Brand" and "Price" but that's it as far as I can see. Something like that needs to be filtered really by "pitch/Mod" and then "bore size". If it could then be ordered into "number of teeth/low to high" for example if possible that would make it even easier to find what you're after. Over all I love the site though. ❤️ These filters are there for pitch and bore. 😄 14 hours ago, MrCake said: Think I would echo on filters being a bit absent. I was looking for some shock oil the other day and was surprised there wasn't a filter for say 100-400CST. I know there are 2 units of measurement for oil but some kind of filtering would be good. EDIT: - Can see the filters there now? Swear they weren't there the other day 🤣 😉 13 hours ago, locky said: It's alot better with the filters but I'm not a frequent customer or when I do I know the part number I want. Is there an option to only see only what is in stock? I dont want to sift through out of stock and back order items. When buying lipos the dimensions are usually a significant parameter and cant see an option to choose length/height/width. That's a good idea, I'll add it to the list! Probably when the madness of Christmas is over... 🙂 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Posted December 1, 2021 Author Share Posted December 1, 2021 Battery dimensions have no been added thanks to Kris who is the data entry wizard at Modelsport! 😄 I believe he is also working on CST for oils too. Thanks for the suggestions guys. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMballistic Posted December 1, 2021 Share Posted December 1, 2021 6 hours ago, Nick said: These filters are there for pitch and bore. 😄 Not that I can see they're not. Checked on my laptop and via my mobile phone. Screen shot below from my mobile and the only filters I get is a choice of; "Categories", "Brand" OR "Price". Sorry if it is there @Nick and I am just being thick missing it somehow but I don't see the option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lorrylemming Posted December 1, 2021 Share Posted December 1, 2021 Had another thought, you could recommend some electronics for race kits like you do for tamiya kits. Eg hobbywing quicrun and speed passion as a budget option and then the full fat HW combo as a premium option. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buggy Malone Posted December 1, 2021 Share Posted December 1, 2021 (edited) I've spent a few hours trawling the MS site this week and one thing that I've noticed is that all the model types are captured under one section. Example: If you go to 'models-electric' or the 'off road' sections then everything is included, i.e. from tanks to snow drift machines to JCBs and 1:24th Mini models to the whole variety of RC cars. It would be nice to umbrella the non-car stuff or the tiny stuff under a different section as it's unlikely that a guy wanting a Traxxas X-Maxx will also be looking for a snow plow or a race trike. Otherwise, I'm enjoying the site. Andrew Edited December 1, 2021 by Buggy Malone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nick Posted December 2, 2021 Author Share Posted December 2, 2021 14 hours ago, GMballistic said: Not that I can see they're not. Checked on my laptop and via my mobile phone. Screen shot below from my mobile and the only filters I get is a choice of; "Categories", "Brand" OR "Price". Sorry if it is there @Nick and I am just being thick missing it somehow but I don't see the option. Ahh, I think because you search "pinion" it only shows categories as filters. If you go to the pinion section (Electric > Pinion Gears) they are all there:https://www.modelsport.co.uk/electric/pinion-gears 14 hours ago, lorrylemming said: Had another thought, you could recommend some electronics for race kits like you do for tamiya kits. Eg hobbywing quicrun and speed passion as a budget option and then the full fat HW combo as a premium option. We try to add these as much as we can. 🙂 There are a lot of models! 14 hours ago, Buggy Malone said: I've spent a few hours trawling the MS site this week and one thing that I've noticed is that all the model types are captured under one section. Example: If you go to 'models-electric' or the 'off road' sections then everything is included, i.e. from tanks to snow drift machines to JCBs and 1:24th Mini models to the whole variety of RC cars. It would be nice to umbrella the non-car stuff or the tiny stuff under a different section as it's unlikely that a guy wanting a Traxxas X-Maxx will also be looking for a snow plow or a race trike. Otherwise, I'm enjoying the site. Andrew Are you on desktop or mobile? This can all be filtered down using the filters. 🙂 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KrisArm Posted December 2, 2021 Share Posted December 2, 2021 14 hours ago, GMballistic said: Not that I can see they're not. Checked on my laptop and via my mobile phone. Screen shot below from my mobile and the only filters I get is a choice of; "Categories", "Brand" OR "Price". Sorry if it is there @Nick and I am just being thick missing it somehow but I don't see the option. It's there if you look at Electric Power, then select Pinion Gears. From there you can filter by Pitch, teeth and bore Hope this helps 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMballistic Posted December 2, 2021 Share Posted December 2, 2021 Thanks @Nick and @KrisArm . 😉 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kpowell911 Posted December 2, 2021 Share Posted December 2, 2021 On 30/11/2021 at 21:32, GMballistic said: Looking at "Pinion" gears on the site before @Nick there are over 400 odd which can make it very time consuming to find the size you need ~ you can filter the search by "Brand" and "Price" but that's it as far as I can see. Something like that needs to be filtered really by "pitch/Mod" and then "bore size". If it could then be ordered into "number of teeth/low to high" for example if possible that would make it even easier to find what you're after. Over all I love the site though. ❤️ Just control + F or Apple + F Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buggy Malone Posted December 4, 2021 Share Posted December 4, 2021 On 02/12/2021 at 09:25, Nick said: Are you on desktop or mobile? This can all be filtered down using the filters. 🙂 Just a mobile phone - an old Samsung Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
froggy8 Posted December 5, 2021 Share Posted December 5, 2021 @Nick any chance you could filter in 250g quadcopter as that would help people who doesnt want to pay the registration fee. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buggy Malone Posted December 9, 2021 Share Posted December 9, 2021 (edited) I've just placed my first order today with MS and I've got to admit that it's the easiest and most efficient site that I've ever dealt with. I particularly like the bit where MS automatically creates an account for you after buying your goods. Nice work indeed Edited December 9, 2021 by Buggy Malone Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m4inbrain Posted December 10, 2021 Share Posted December 10, 2021 On 05/12/2021 at 15:25, froggy8 said: @Nick any chance you could filter in 250g quadcopter as that would help people who doesnt want to pay the registration fee. The law has changed. Quads under 250g still need registration if they have a camera. For example, the Mavic Mini requires registration, despite being designed to defeat the regulation. https://dronesitesurveys.co.uk/drone-laws-for-drones-under-250g/ Quote You will need an Operator ID if your drone is not considered a “toy”, even if it is under 250g. The Mavic Mini, for example, requires you to register for a Flyer ID. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
froggy8 Posted December 11, 2021 Share Posted December 11, 2021 On 10/12/2021 at 01:46, m4inbrain said: The law has changed. Quads under 250g still need registration if they have a camera. For example, the Mavic Mini requires registration, despite being designed to defeat the regulation. https://dronesitesurveys.co.uk/drone-laws-for-drones-under-250g/ sorry for late reply mate so you saying if i take the camera off then il be fine? only problem with my quad is i need the camera on to do the follow me mode but other than that i can still use all the other functions. i dont mind just sacrificing the follow me mode. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stormbringer Posted December 11, 2021 Share Posted December 11, 2021 1 hour ago, froggy8 said: sorry for late reply mate so you saying if i take the camera off then il be fine? only problem with my quad is i need the camera on to do the follow me mode but other than that i can still use all the other functions. i dont mind just sacrificing the follow me mode. Dont know mate Its meant to have a camera and if you take it off it may still be thought of as having 1 Best bet is check the rules on modifying etc 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
m4inbrain Posted December 11, 2021 Share Posted December 11, 2021 2 hours ago, froggy8 said: sorry for late reply mate so you saying if i take the camera off then il be fine? only problem with my quad is i need the camera on to do the follow me mode but other than that i can still use all the other functions. i dont mind just sacrificing the follow me mode. I couldn't tell ya bud, you'd need to clarify that with the CAA or someone who knows what they're talking about. I can only recite the rules, sorry. The problem here, as stormbringer says, could be that they say "the drone is supposed to have a camera though" - it's a bit like putting neon lights under your car. You could argue that you're only turning them on at meets etc, but chances are high that you get fined either way. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rover Man Posted December 11, 2021 Share Posted December 11, 2021 3 hours ago, froggy8 said: sorry for late reply mate so you saying if i take the camera off then il be fine? only problem with my quad is i need the camera on to do the follow me mode but other than that i can still use all the other functions. i dont mind just sacrificing the follow me mode. Just do the registration, Its 9 quid and a very simple multiple choice test. Then your covered no matter what you fly 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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