I recently wrote a long blog comparing the two top online model kit stash managers, My Hobby Info and Scalemates. I compared them on features, utility, ease of use, and a variety of other criteria. If you're interested, you can read this blog at: http://barnettoutofthebox.blogspot.com/.
In a nutshell, I found that My Hobby Info (http://www.myhobbyinfo.com) was created to serve as a stash manager - it's what they do, and they do it well. Scalemates http://www.scalemates.com/ was created to be one feature of a full-featured modeling community, a "Facebook" for modelers. As such, the stash manager isn't the number one focus, and I found it harder to use. Not a lot harder, but harder. Since I only wanted the stash manager, I chose My Hobby Info - however, I'm also a member of Scalemates and use it when I want to see galleries or walk-arounds, or to participate in forums.
My Hobby Info vs. Scalemates - Which is best?
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I recently wrote a long blog comparing the two top online model kit stash managers, My Hobby Info and Scalemates. I compared them on features, utility, ease of use, and a variety of other criteria. If you're interested, you can read this blog at: http://barnettoutofthebox.blogspot.com/.
In a nutshell, I found that My Hobby Info (http://www.myhobbyinfo.com) was created to serve as a stash manager - it's what they do, and they do it well. Scalemates http://www.scalemates.com/ was created to be one feature of a full-featured modeling community, a "Facebook" for modelers. As such, the stash manager isn't the number one focus, and I found it harder to use. Not a lot harder, but harder. Since I only wanted the stash manager, I chose My Hobby Info - however, I'm also a member of Scalemates and use it when I want to see galleries or walk-arounds, or to participate in forums.
What do you think?
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