LSP_K2 Posted March 19, 2018 Share Posted March 19, 2018 OK, folks, here's a poll that I'm most interested in. Please take the time to answer, regardless of your experiences. If you'd like to offer input for improvements or changes, please feel free to add that too. Thanks a bunch, Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark M Posted March 19, 2018 Share Posted March 19, 2018 never knew it was there, is there a link to it so i can use it? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted March 19, 2018 Share Posted March 19, 2018 never knew it was there, is there a link to it so i can use it? Yup! http://www.largescaleplanes.com/reference/ Kev Mark M and LSP_K2 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark M Posted March 19, 2018 Share Posted March 19, 2018 so.... its really just a book reference? if so i have a large collection of books on RAF modern types, im happy to scan the covers and send the details to someone to add to the resource LSP_K2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MikeC Posted March 19, 2018 Share Posted March 19, 2018 I've seen the button in the LSP header page, but I usually either go straight to the forums (bookmarked in my browser), look at the "What's New" page, or use the kit database; so I've never got round to looking at it. I will go and do so now. Jeff 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trak-Tor Posted March 19, 2018 Share Posted March 19, 2018 I don't use it too often as I'm no fast machine on making models... But I appreciated it. It's great to have something like this handy when you're looking for references.I can imagine there must be tremendous amount of work behind it though. So I'm not surprised it's far from being comprehensive. I might be helpful with Beaufighter, which is my main subject, if there is interest... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RLWP Posted March 19, 2018 Share Posted March 19, 2018 It seems to be a list of books, if you click on a book it gives you an idea of the content For no particular reason, I am curious about Spitfire MK.I and MK.II aeroplanes used for photo reconnaissance work. I'm not clear how to use this reference section to help me Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_Kevin Posted March 19, 2018 Share Posted March 19, 2018 The main goal of the Reference section is to act in support of the Kit Database, though it obviously functions as a standalone book database, too. If you look at any popular entry in the Kit Database (example), you will see a bunch of supporting information as you scroll down. One of those sections is a list of applicable reference books. There is also a group of 'related content' links just under the main kit entry, to help with jumping to those different sections on a long page with a lot of information on it. It's a perpetual work-in-progress, of course, and we're always open to suggestions about ways we can make it better. Kev LSP_K2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted March 19, 2018 Author Share Posted March 19, 2018 so.... its really just a book reference? if so i have a large collection of books on RAF modern types, im happy to scan the covers and send the details to someone to add to the resource Yes, a huge list of aviation specific reference books. You may wish to check first, as many of the books you have, may already be listed, though more new titles to add, is always a big plus, in my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted March 19, 2018 Author Share Posted March 19, 2018 The book database(I am a bookworm), the Kit Database, forums and everything else including how to submit and of course WHAT'S NEW. You and me both, Maru, and I find myself using this particular resource a lot. Mark M 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted March 19, 2018 Author Share Posted March 19, 2018 I can imagine there must be tremendous amount of work behind it though. So I'm not surprised it's far from being comprehensive. Quite a bit of work, yes, and at present count, 5,609 titles included, so quite comprehensive indeed. Trak-Tor 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted March 19, 2018 Author Share Posted March 19, 2018 It seems to be a list of books, if you click on a book it gives you an idea of the content For no particular reason, I am curious about Spitfire MK.I and MK.II aeroplanes used for photo reconnaissance work. I'm not clear how to use this reference section to help me Richard Go to the database search area on the home page, here, and type in Spitfire,... this is the result. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RLWP Posted March 19, 2018 Share Posted March 19, 2018 Go to the database search area on the home page, here, and type in Spitfire,... this is the result. "spitfire pr" is better: http://www.largescaleplanes.com/reference/list.php?type=spitfire+pr Richard Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mark M Posted March 19, 2018 Share Posted March 19, 2018 There are a lot I have that arnt there, is there an email I can send photos and details to to be added to the database? Yes, a huge list of aviation specific reference books. You may wish to check first, as many of the books you have, may already be listed, though more new titles to add, is always a big plus, in my opinion. LSP_K2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LSP_K2 Posted March 19, 2018 Author Share Posted March 19, 2018 "spitfire pr" is better: http://www.largescaleplanes.com/reference/list.php?type=spitfire+pr Richard That's true, assuming that PR is also listed in the "types" field, but is sometimes not, and then the book won't appear in the listing, even though it's in the database. The AJ Press volume 4 book on the Spitfire is an example. As a general rule, less is more when searching from the home page. Another example would be Bf 109G-6/R6, vs Bf 109G. The Bf 109G will yield tons of results, the Bf 109G-6/R6 will yield nothing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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