My Modelling Man Cave

Post by **Paul** » Sat Aug 24, 2013 5:47 pm

Coen wrote:You know Paul.. you will one day reach a point of critical mass in paint in your cave and it will implode into a sparkling rainbow black hole of terrible destruction.

My god imagine the mess, I reckon it would be seen from space.

You can never have too many paints

Post by **Coen** » Sat Aug 24, 2013 6:19 pm

unless you form an artificial singularity in your man cave... then ... perhaps... you have too many paints.

Post by **Paul** » Sat Aug 24, 2013 6:20 pm

Coen wrote:unless you form an artificial singularity in your man cave... then ... perhaps... you have too many paints.

Nah

Post by **Paul** » Fri Apr 18, 2014 1:20 pm

So a few more changes to the cave.

First off the sinks gone, I've never used it as much as i thought i would and it was taking up valuable room in the corner, so i took it out yesterday, the printer now lives there and gives me a lot more room when on the mac

While i had the sink out i had a look behind the units and found the GWH Print i lost ages ago, happy days

The stash and Hifi separate have been moved and this display case i got given now has room

The stash has been moved and grown considerably

Post by **chief5437** » Fri Apr 18, 2014 1:23 pm

It's like heaven! Great place you've got there Paul.

Post by **UKguyInUSA** » Fri Apr 18, 2014 3:59 pm

I want one of those! Can you come and build me one?!

Post by **Paul** » Fri Apr 18, 2014 4:26 pm

UKguyInUSA wrote:I want one of those! Can you come and build me one?!

It'll cost you lol

Post by **Coen** » Fri Apr 18, 2014 5:50 pm

Dude.. You're gonna have to build a second one to hold the built kits! Either that or a new shed just for the stash

Post by **Paul** » Fri Apr 18, 2014 5:58 pm

Coen wrote:Dude.. You're gonna have to build a second one to hold the built kits! Either that or a new shed just for the stash

Ha ha you probably right though

Post by **Merlin** » Fri Apr 18, 2014 11:56 pm

That's very impressive. It's a workspace most modellers would fantasize about... well, I do anyway

Post by **andyww2nut** » Sun Apr 27, 2014 1:28 am

didnt see the most important thing a man sud have in his cave.........the KETTLE.lol,nice pad tho

Post by **Paul** » Sun Apr 27, 2014 8:40 am

andyww2nut wrote:didnt see the most important thing a man sud have in his cave.........the KETTLE.lol,nice pad tho

Ha ha, the cave is about 6 ft away from the kitchen so never more than a few steps away from a beer or a brew

Post by **andyww2nut** » Sun Apr 27, 2014 11:52 am

hahahah good man ,very nice pad ,if i had 1 like urs i think my missus would only see me 1nce a month lol

Post by **Paul** » Sun Apr 27, 2014 11:56 am

andyww2nut wrote:hahahah good man ,very nice pad ,if i had 1 like urs i think my missus would only see me 1nce a month lol

Even thats too many times

Post by **Joesdad** » Sun Apr 27, 2014 12:39 pm

Agreed

Post by **Nige99** » Tue Apr 29, 2014 12:27 pm

I must admit I'm well jealous of Paul's man cave. I love going there to see Paul and have a good gas do some modelling. It's a awesome area to work from.

Post by **Paul** » Tue Apr 29, 2014 12:29 pm

Nige99 wrote:I must admit I'm well jealous of Paul's man cave. I love going there to see Paul and have a good gas do some modelling. It's a awesome area to work from.

Always good to have you here too mate, you always welcome dude

Post by **ChubberLang** » Thu May 01, 2014 8:18 am

Hope you don't mind me asking. How much did you spend on the build?

Post by **Paul** » Thu May 01, 2014 9:08 am

ChubberLang wrote:Hope you don't mind me asking. How much did you spend on the build?

The build cost approx £3000-£4000 I lost track after a while lol

Post by **ChubberLang** » Thu May 01, 2014 9:22 am

Blimey! That's some serious dollar.

Well I'm hoping to get a house with a huge garden to do a similar thing. Oh well, better save then lol.

Post by **Oasisscott** » Mon Oct 20, 2014 12:43 am

WOW there must be hundreds if not thousands of pounds worth in paints! Would love to own a full collection of paints like that! Really impressed!

Post by **Goose** » Mon Oct 20, 2014 7:57 am

I'll just say that....

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Goose

Post by **Paul** » Mon Oct 20, 2014 1:41 pm

LOL cheers fellas, seeing as its been bumped and someone posted on my Facebook pics heres some newer pics of how it is now, not in its tidiest state, the wires are all my ethernet, and hdmi from my tv from the hangouts.

Post by **Yevgeny** » Mon Oct 20, 2014 3:03 pm

Impressive

Post by **burnie43** » Sat Mar 21, 2015 8:45 am

Paul
WOW.....that's a man cave !! Fantastic job and I got some great ideas for my 4th revamp?!
My main feature will be the type of flooring so that when my tweezers go ping I can then find the little s***y bit thats lost to the carpet fairy forever!!!
Thanks mate

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Sat Mar 21, 2015 4:55 pm

Sweet space
Weird that deleted

Post by **TheTroyster** » Mon Dec 21, 2015 3:14 am

Okay Paul this place rocks! If it was mine I'd add a brewing area and a keg-orator - but damn dude! Makes me want to go out and buy a new house asap!

Post by **Paul** » Mon Dec 21, 2015 9:32 am

TheTroyster wrote:Okay Paul this place rocks! If it was mine I'd add a brewing area and a keg-orator - but damn dude! Makes me want to go out and buy a new house asap!

Cheers as you saw by the video in the news show its changed a bit over time too

YouTube · Post by **Black73Cat** » Thu Mar 30, 2017 4:27 pm

Just left a comment on your vid...

What a brilliant space and really well designed.

I've got a similar sized cave coming soon...so this is a great help.

Post by **digger303** » Fri Mar 31, 2017 4:26 am

`makes me seriously consider divorce as long as I got the house....

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Fri Mar 31, 2017 4:51 am

Paul's space, stash, equipment, paint collection, shed and skills are all something to aspire to.
That Bloke has made modelling his life, love and daily work ; have to respect him and Lee for what they have accomplished

Very inspirational

We all make our own personal workspaces with what we can, no two are alike and all reflect the personality of the owner

all

Post by **digger303** » Fri Mar 31, 2017 11:51 am

digger303 wrote: Fri Mar 31, 2017 4:26 am `makes me seriously consider divorce as long as I got the house....

Wondering if I can trade her in for a few more kits....

Post by **Paul** » Sat Apr 01, 2017 11:53 am

Twokidsnosleep wrote: Fri Mar 31, 2017 4:51 am Paul's space, stash, equipment, paint collection, shed and skills are all something to aspire to.
That Bloke has made modelling his life, love and daily work ; have to respect him and Lee for what they have accomplished
Very inspirational
We all make our own personal workspaces with what we can, no two are alike and all reflect the personality of the owner
all

Thanks for the kind words Scott and the rest of you guys.

After I've had a change around in the cave i always take some pics and post them on my cave thread on the forum, that way i can see how its changed in the 4 years since i built it, it may seem narcissistic but i don't care lol, keep on scrolling if you don't want to look.

A few people lately didn't realise I'm in an wooden workshop separate from my house, it fully insulated, heated and has full electrics, wifi, hard wired internet, everything i need.

Post by **Relic** » Sat Apr 01, 2017 12:47 pm

Well done Paul.

I noticed the dogs, but do you have enough room to swing a cat?

I am looking forward to seeing photos of your man cave all messed up in the middle of a project.

Post by **Paul** » Sat Apr 01, 2017 1:08 pm

Relic wrote: Sat Apr 01, 2017 12:47 pm Well done Paul.

I noticed the dogs, but do you have enough room to swing a cat?

I am looking forward to seeing photos of your man cave all messed up in the middle of a project.

Ha ha yes no cat lol

To be fair its kept tidy all the time, i hate working in a mess

Post by **Relic** » Sat Apr 01, 2017 1:25 pm

Okay. Tidy it is.
I just posted my man cave just how it is, right now, in another thread, about showing your workshop.

Post by **digger303** » Sat Apr 01, 2017 1:37 pm

The display case perspex is bowing uder the weight of FINISHED models....I hang my head and walk away

Post by **Paul** » Sat Apr 01, 2017 1:43 pm

digger303 wrote: Sat Apr 01, 2017 1:37 pm The display case perspex is bowing uder the weight of FINISHED models....I hang my head and walk away

LOL, that was concern when i added those shelves but they just bow a little and don't go anymore

Post by **Lysus** » Sat Apr 01, 2017 7:35 pm

A far cry from:

Paul wrote: Tue May 28, 2013 3:51 pm

Someday we'll move to our forever home and I can build out my own shed. Someday...

Post by **StrikeEagle15** » Sat Apr 01, 2017 11:45 pm

Paul, it appears that you pulled a few pictures of the new layout. Any reason why?

Also, I keep meaning to ask you where you get your paint shelves. Do you build those yourself or hire out the effort?

I join the rest of the community in commenting you and your 'cave'. You have certainly set the bar high for the rest of us.

Post by **StrikeEagle15** » Sat Apr 01, 2017 11:48 pm

Paul, it appears that you pulled a few pictures of the new layout. Any reason why?

Also, I keep meaning to ask you where you get your paint shelves. Do you build those yourself or hire out the effort?

I join the rest of the community in commenting you and your 'cave'. You have certainly set the bar high for the rest of us.

Post by **Lysus** » Sun Apr 02, 2017 12:06 am

StrikeEagle15 wrote: Sat Apr 01, 2017 11:48 pm Paul, it appears that you pulled a few pictures of the new layout. Any reason why?

Also, I keep meaning to ask you where you get your paint shelves. Do you build those yourself or hire out the effort?

I join the rest of the community in commenting you and your 'cave'. You have certainly set the bar high for the rest of us.

Not to speak for him, but the shelves are built with some 1x2 lumber. post where it happened: viewtopic.php?p=524#p524

Easy enough to do and 1x2 pine is usually dirt cheap to pick up.

Post by **Paul** » Sun Apr 02, 2017 1:29 am

Erm yeah i built the shelves myself out of 1x2 pine and mdd backing, not sure what you mean about the pulling pics?

Post by **StrikeEagle15** » Sun Apr 02, 2017 2:20 am

Paul wrote: Sun Apr 02, 2017 1:29 am Erm yeah i built the shelves myself out of 1x2 pine and mdd backing, not sure what you mean about the pulling pics?

When I loaded the page earlier in the day, several of the pics didn't load. Just a placeholder (image) in their place. Now, they load perfectly. <shrug>

Post by **digger303** » Sun Apr 02, 2017 11:21 am

StrikeEagle15 wrote: Sun Apr 02, 2017 2:20 am
Paul wrote: Sun Apr 02, 2017 1:29 am Erm yeah i built the shelves myself out of 1x2 pine and mdd backing, not sure what you mean about the pulling pics?
When I loaded the page earlier in the day, several of the pics didn't load. Just a placeholder (image) in their place. Now, they load perfectly. <shrug>

If your internet connection slows too much or stops intermittently then the pic's won't load Or your hard drive is near capacity Had both things happen to me .

Post by **Stokesy44** » Sun Apr 02, 2017 12:26 pm

Hi Paul

Fantastic job on the MC. I've just read the thread from the beginning for the first time. Awesome skills Sir

I noticed you removed the sink some time ago. It made me realise I may be scoring an own goal with my airbrush cleaning as I run water through every time I change colours. If you have no need for water then I fear I'm doing something wrong. I specifically use water to back flow when clearing the nozzle.

Thanks in advance mate.

Post by **Paul** » Sun Apr 02, 2017 3:44 pm

Stokesy44 wrote: Sun Apr 02, 2017 12:26 pm Hi Paul

Fantastic job on the MC. I've just read the thread from the beginning for the first time. Awesome skills Sir

I noticed you removed the sink some time ago. It made me realise I may be scoring an own goal with my airbrush cleaning as I run water through every time I change colours. If you have no need for water then I fear I'm doing something wrong. I specifically use water to back flow when clearing the nozzle.

Thanks in advance mate.

Y ah I took it out as I wasn't using it

I back flownwith just Ultimate cleaner

Post by **Stokesy44** » Sun Apr 02, 2017 3:54 pm

Paul wrote: Sun Apr 02, 2017 3:44 pm
I back flownwith just Ultimate cleaner

Great, thanks Paul

Post by **Paul** » Sun Sep 30, 2018 11:01 am

I've not updated this for a while and its changed somewhat since last time so i took some new pics, ive documented my workspace since the day i build tit and will always keep adding pictures as it evolves

Post by **Gary30** » Tue Oct 02, 2018 8:26 am

That's not a man cave, that's a model shop

So jealous of that set up! I don't think you have quite enough Subaru's in your stash though