Lets see your modelling work areas

Post by **Smiffy** » Tue Jan 17, 2017 7:15 pm

Just updated my hobby room with some new shelving. The room is still a post Christmas mess as everything's been dumped in there. The tree and decorations now live under the desk

Never mind the length feel the girth... Click for a bigun

I'm ashamed to confirm that there are 4 Tamiya Spitfires in that baking tray. I found them in my parents loft, I must have built them some 15+ yrs ago and never gotten round to finishing them. I am determined to finish them as one cannot have too many Spitfires.

Post by **ScottyNev** » Sat Jan 21, 2017 11:30 am

Hi all,

Well I have been lurking around here for a while and seeing as I now have a work area I thought I'd share a photo.
Also a pic of my display cabinet; 2 complete, 2 works in progress, and well, the stash is leading the race. There's more hiding in the cupboard lol.

I would like to use my spray booth as a make shift photo booth. Once I get that worked out I'll be able to post up some decent photos.

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Sat Jan 21, 2017 4:31 pm

Wow

That is a great model area, you are well set up. Loving the paint shelves ,wood walls and nice big window.
The display cabinet is magnificent...did you build or buy it???
Superb workspace

to posting

from another Scott

Post by **chops1sc** » Sat Jan 21, 2017 5:54 pm

Built a little paint rack today!

Post by **Lysus** » Sat Jan 21, 2017 6:02 pm

Nice!

Post by **ScottyNev** » Sat Jan 21, 2017 10:11 pm

Twokidsnosleep wrote:Wow
That is a great model area, you are well set up. Loving the paint shelves ,wood walls and nice big window.
The display cabinet is magnificent...did you build or buy it???
Superb workspace to posting

from another Scott

Hi Twokids, I bought the display cabinet and refurbished it as it was pretty run down. I actually bought two of them and pinched the glass shelves from one to have more in the other. So I currently have one out in the garage with no shelves in it lol.
The paint rack I realised was too small the first moment I started loading it with paint.

Post by **Maverik** » Sat Jan 21, 2017 10:19 pm

I need to get a decent display cabinet

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Sat Jan 21, 2017 10:27 pm

scottn1au wrote:
Twokidsnosleep wrote:Wow
That is a great model area, you are well set up. Loving the paint shelves ,wood walls and nice big window.
The display cabinet is magnificent...did you build or buy it???
Superb workspace to posting

from another Scott
Hi Twokids, I bought the display cabinet and refurbished it as it was pretty run down. I actually bought two of them and pinched the glass shelves from one to have more in the other. So I currently have one out in the garage with no shelves in it lol.
The paint rack I realised was too small the first moment I started loading it with paint.

That is the best way to do it, Scott! Refurbish something into what you want and better than it was before.
They really do look good

Post by **chops1sc** » Sun Jan 22, 2017 3:05 am

Getting the actual work area dialed in! I need a larger cutting mat.

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Sun Jan 22, 2017 3:40 am

Yep, screaming for a big mat
I am liking your paint rack and see more of them in your future

Nice set up

Post by **agazoom** » Sun Jan 22, 2017 4:25 am

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Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Sun Jan 22, 2017 4:29 am

Nice

One of the dilemmas of a big window is awesome natural light, but no space for paint shelves

You would have to shift your desk to the right and get shelves up on the wall there.
Got the same problem in my studio with two windows

Post by **peppie** » Sun Jan 22, 2017 10:05 am

Twokidsnosleep wrote:Looks like a good start.
If you paint that brick wall, it will clean up and brighten the space even more

Was thinking the same thing. Also because these bricks keep producing dust fro some reason..

and you don't want that in the room where you paint your models.

Post by **digger303** » Sun Jan 22, 2017 1:29 pm

Can't you place the desk up against the other wall with the windows on your left shoulder...its a compromise.

Post by **Prodrigues** » Sun Jan 22, 2017 5:58 pm

Here is my working space , some of the tools have more than 20 years ,

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and this is what happens when you have an extra bath room........

Waiting .................

Post by **Bissyboat** » Sun Jan 22, 2017 7:21 pm

Nice work station. A paint booth in the bathroom is a great idea. Not a sure hit with the missus, but if the tiles need a new finish… I reckon you got a good set up for that too.

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Sun Jan 22, 2017 7:34 pm

That is hilarious
At least you aren't in the tub
Good use of space

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Sun Jan 22, 2017 7:41 pm

peppie wrote:
Twokidsnosleep wrote:Looks like a good start.
If you paint that brick wall, it will clean up and brighten the space even more
Was thinking the same thing. Also because these bricks keep producing dust fro some reason.. and you don't want that in the room where you paint your models.

I painted the floor in one of our crawl spaces

It takes out the dust and damp feel and seals all the concrete from water. Makes the space much nicer to go into.
It would do the same with brick or cement blocks

Post by **Prodrigues** » Sun Jan 22, 2017 8:03 pm

Bissyboat wrote:Nice work station. A paint booth in the bathroom is a great idea. Not a sure hit with the missus, but if the tiles need a new finish… I reckon you got a good set up for that too.

The bathroom is connected with my working are and it has window and an extractor on the ceiling .
Reference the tiles , I might use them to do some graffiti and improve my airbrush techniques

Post by **Fridgy** » Fri Feb 10, 2017 4:41 am

Twokidsnosleep wrote: Tue Dec 27, 2016 12:41 pm Two nice clean spaces guys .....ready to be messed up

An updated photo as requested... got a 2nd 3 tier shelf today now that I know they fit on the bookshelf

YouTube · Post by **mountaineermodeler** » Fri Feb 10, 2017 4:43 am

It may not be my modeling work area, but it is my real work area and models are there. It's my office desk. Some are models I built, some are diecast with decals I applied and some are just plain old die cast. Sometimes after people see them they bring me one as a gift. They are multiplying. I'll post my modeling work area once I get it presentable.

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Fri Feb 10, 2017 5:27 am

That is really cool Matt
What calibre is that round in the middle?? My guess is a 50

I like the tiered paint shelves there Fridgy....it makes them much more identifiable
Will have to think of that when I make mine

Post by **Fridgy** » Fri Feb 10, 2017 7:17 am

Twokidsnosleep wrote: Fri Feb 10, 2017 5:27 am That is really cool Matt
What calibre is that round in the middle?? My guess is a 50

I like the tiered paint shelves there Fridgy....it makes them much more identifiable
Will have to think of that when I make mine

$5au at our local kmart

YouTube · Post by **mountaineermodeler** » Fri Feb 10, 2017 5:14 pm

Twokidsnosleep wrote: Fri Feb 10, 2017 5:27 am That is really cool Matt
What calibre is that round in the middle?? My guess is a 50

I like the tiered paint shelves there Fridgy....it makes them much more identifiable
Will have to think of that when I make mine

Yeah it's a .50 I picked up at a gunshow for a couple bucks.

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Fri Feb 10, 2017 5:57 pm

mountaineermodeler wrote: Fri Feb 10, 2017 5:14 pm
Twokidsnosleep wrote: Fri Feb 10, 2017 5:27 am That is really cool Matt
What calibre is that round in the middle?? My guess is a 50

I like the tiered paint shelves there Fridgy....it makes them much more identifiable
Will have to think of that when I make mine
Yeah it's a .50 I picked up at a gunshow for a couple bucks.

That is cool
Can you imagine that sucker ripping through your bomber at 30,000 feet..or your body

Stay safe protecting the people my friend

Post by **Fridgy** » Wed Feb 15, 2017 4:33 am

God I get spoilt

Had a display shelf waiting for me when I got home today

20mins to knock it together and then move it into position and populate it with my best models....

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Wed Feb 15, 2017 5:30 am

Nice man, you got a good lady!!!
The phantom is amazing...Tomcat no slouch either

Oh hey, if you haven't done so, get an egg build ready for April ISM gb
It is a pretty fun group build to do, but sneaks up on people and they forget to get a kit in time

Post by **Fridgy** » Wed Feb 15, 2017 5:50 am

Twokidsnosleep wrote: Wed Feb 15, 2017 5:30 am Nice man, you got a good lady!!!
The phantom is amazing...Tomcat no slouch either

Oh hey, if you haven't done so, get an egg build ready for April ISM gb
It is a pretty fun group build to do, but sneaks up on people and they forget to get a kit in time

Sure do... have a f4 egg plane

Really going to have to matt coat the phantom to finish her off.... and finish decaling the tomcat

Post by **Lysus** » Wed Feb 15, 2017 6:34 am

Not gonna lie...super excited for eggies...

Post by **privatepete** » Wed Feb 15, 2017 2:02 pm

Hi this is my new/old work space I had to move and condense it all down.

And there is still a load in box's

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Wed Feb 15, 2017 3:52 pm

That is an awesome, well organized space!!

Post by **digger303** » Wed Feb 15, 2017 11:03 pm

Twokidsnosleep wrote: Wed Feb 15, 2017 3:52 pm That is an awesome, well organized space!!

Sums it up nicely....

Post by **privatepete** » Thu Feb 16, 2017 6:00 am

digger303 wrote: Wed Feb 15, 2017 11:03 pm
Twokidsnosleep wrote: Wed Feb 15, 2017 3:52 pm That is an awesome, well organized space!!

Sums it up nicely....

Thank you kind sir's

Post by **Maverik** » Sat Feb 18, 2017 4:23 am

I agree very nice

Post by **Lysus** » Sat Feb 18, 2017 4:42 am

Pete, this is awesome. Call me jealous!

Post by **privatepete** » Sat Feb 18, 2017 5:50 am

Maverik wrote: Sat Feb 18, 2017 4:23 am I agree very nice

Hi Angelo thank you,it will do for me

Post by **OneSmallStep1966** » Sun Feb 19, 2017 6:05 pm

A nice tidy workspace Pete, one benefit of moving house

Post by **jelliott** » Sun Feb 19, 2017 6:42 pm

Since I returned to modeling a few years ago, I've had grand ideas of what I'd like my modeling space to look like. In the beginning it was using an old computer desk that didnt really afford a lot of work space and it was easily cluttered as I obtained more and more supplies and tools.

Here is what I started with:

Last week, while searching the online for sale adds, I came across an adjustable work bench and a nicer chair. I picked both up for $60 USD. Fortunately my wife has allowed me to continue the goal of renovating my work area. So now, I have actually moved things around and the renovation is taking place.
Here is where I am today!

Post by **Bissyboat** » Sun Feb 19, 2017 8:49 pm

Very nice workstations. Why be any where else?

Post by **privatepete** » Sun Feb 19, 2017 9:38 pm

OneSmallStep1966 wrote: Sun Feb 19, 2017 6:05 pm A nice tidy workspace Pete, one benefit of moving house

Hi Norm the reason we moved was we lost the house due to me not be able to work for the last 5 years because of my illness we just ran out of money we knew it would happen one day and it did,well I hope for now we have opened a new chapter as for the illness only him up stairs knows that answer??? That lest for now everything is good thanks to the mother in-law and she one of the good one's

Post by **jelliott** » Mon Feb 20, 2017 3:42 pm

Sorry all, not sure why my second picture didint load. I'll try to get the current workspace picture uploaded.

There are quite a few nice looking work benches on here! Nothing like having a space you can call your own!

Post by **jelliott** » Mon Feb 20, 2017 5:43 pm

Here is what the space looks like now, a bit different that the previous picture.

Post by **aur0ra145** » Fri Feb 24, 2017 9:50 pm

Finally getting the modelling space squared away. I'll end up building shelves for the paint; but, this is much better than I ever thought I'd have.

Post by **digger303** » Fri Feb 24, 2017 11:37 pm

Totally envious of all the space you have to yourself.....still others have less I guess, but it is nice to have that bit extra.

Post by **Lysus** » Sat Feb 25, 2017 2:23 am

digger303 wrote: Fri Feb 24, 2017 11:37 pm Totally envious of all the space you have to yourself.....still others have less I guess, but it is nice to have that bit extra.

Ditto to that.

Also, dat trooper poster, yo!

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Sat Feb 25, 2017 3:32 am

Agreed
A nice clean, organized space and a phenomenal collection of stuff!!!
Supoib

Post by **Zen** » Sun Mar 12, 2017 12:09 am

Welcome to the Zencave as is right now...

Not much, it's small but it's very messy, it's enough for the stuff i have. I normally have my laptop on the left side, always at hand for the quick glance at the reference pics... Lately i've been thinking of buying a spray booth, will do it at some point, masks become uncomfortable after a few minutes so i guess it won't be too long before i make or buy something for that purpose... but that couch has to go and a new table has to be brought in for that... And i also have to buy some more lighting, will be good for modelling and photography.

Post by **Lysus** » Sun Mar 12, 2017 12:16 am

Seat? Check. Bench? Check. Looks great to me! And everything is in reach

Post by **Zen** » Sun Mar 12, 2017 1:24 am

Lysus wrote: Sun Mar 12, 2017 12:16 am Seat? Check. Bench? Check. Looks great to me! And everything is in reach

Yup, it's probably better than a lot of folks have it, i can say i've got all i need to do what i love...

Post by **Astaroth** » Sun Mar 12, 2017 6:00 pm

I'll be moving to a new house in three weeks and here's how the new hobby room looks like at the moment.