Lets see your modelling work areas

YouTube · Post by **Black73Cat** » Mon Apr 10, 2017 10:35 pm

Twokidsnosleep wrote: Mon Apr 10, 2017 8:42 pm
Black73Cat wrote: Mon Apr 10, 2017 8:24 pm Just finalising design and waiting for groundwork to be done...Hope to get it delivered in around a month. Fingers crossed!
If it doesn't have a figure in green tights and a pointy hat on the roof I will be very disappointed.
May I suggest the following:

Brilliant!

Post by **Fridgy** » Tue Apr 11, 2017 8:31 am

Alrighty
Spent some more time organising my shed and tinkering.... and ended up with a home made spray booth... score

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Tue Apr 11, 2017 4:04 pm

Resourceful is the first work that comes to mind. Make the best with what you have
I love it, man

Post by **Lysus** » Tue Apr 11, 2017 4:36 pm

Post by **Astaroth** » Tue Apr 11, 2017 7:47 pm

Update on my new workshop.

Got a tool rack with a variety of tool holders. I still have to mount that to the wall.

I also finally connected my new spray booth to the outside vent and installed an additional lamp (11W daylight LED).

And I started to organize my wooden shelf. Yeah, those few boxes are my "stash". Minus the big Revell F15 box, that only contains spare parts.

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Tue Apr 11, 2017 8:15 pm

Coming along very nicely, very nicely indeed
You know how

I am about that forethought for your venting

Post by **digger303** » Wed Apr 12, 2017 1:04 am

From mere beginnings greatness is forged....

For the airflow purposes it maybe a idea to shorten the vent hose a tad straight lines are always best.

Post by **Fridgy** » Fri Apr 14, 2017 11:31 am

And now that I have my spare room back.....

I have spent some time tonight pottering about

And before I knew it!

Now all I really need is an airbrush compressor......

No matter how I tried to spin my argument, I could get the compressor inside

So the compressor and spray booth are still living in the garage.... for now.....

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Fri Apr 14, 2017 5:05 pm

Looking good bud
That carpet DOES look hungry...maybe just scatter some extra parts onto it now as a sacrifice and see if it appeases the carpet monster god.

I can't laugh too hard as with my workshop floor and it's funky paint chips.
If I drop a bolt or nut on it, it is full on chameleon camouflage action going on....until my foot finds it later

Post by **Lysus** » Fri Apr 14, 2017 5:27 pm

Chair mats help.

But honestly, if it's in your power to do so, now is an excellent time to make that carpet monster go bye-bye.

Post by **Astaroth** » Fri Apr 14, 2017 6:56 pm

Twokidsnosleep wrote: Tue Apr 11, 2017 8:15 pm Coming along very nicely, very nicely indeed
You know how I am about that forethought for your venting

In hindsight, I should have moved that vent a little to the left, it doesn't sit straight above the outlet of the booth.
Sorry Scott.

digger303 wrote: Wed Apr 12, 2017 1:04 am From mere beginnings greatness is forged....
For the airflow purposes it maybe a idea to shorten the vent hose a tad straight lines are always best.

I'll do that when the setup is final.

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Sat Apr 15, 2017 1:25 am

Astaroth wrote: Fri Apr 14, 2017 6:56 pm
Twokidsnosleep wrote: Tue Apr 11, 2017 8:15 pm Coming along very nicely, very nicely indeed
You know how I am about that forethought for your venting

In hindsight, I should have moved that vent a little to the left, it doesn't sit straight above the outlet of the booth.
Sorry Scott.

digger303 wrote: Wed Apr 12, 2017 1:04 am From mere beginnings greatness is forged....
For the airflow purposes it maybe a idea to shorten the vent hose a tad straight lines are always best.

I'll do that when the setup is final.

I would take a little too far to the right vent anyway over an non existent vent

Post by **digger303** » Sat Apr 15, 2017 12:58 pm

Twokidsnosleep wrote: Sat Apr 15, 2017 1:25 am
Astaroth wrote: Fri Apr 14, 2017 6:56 pm
Twokidsnosleep wrote: Tue Apr 11, 2017 8:15 pm Coming along very nicely, very nicely indeed
You know how I am about that forethought for your venting

In hindsight, I should have moved that vent a little to the left, it doesn't sit straight above the outlet of the booth.
Sorry Scott.

digger303 wrote: Wed Apr 12, 2017 1:04 am From mere beginnings greatness is forged....
For the airflow purposes it maybe a idea to shorten the vent hose a tad straight lines are always best.

I'll do that when the setup is final.
I would take a little too far to the right vent anyway over an non existent vent

could draw a circle on the wall and dream!

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Sat Apr 15, 2017 2:26 pm

digger303 wrote: Sat Apr 15, 2017 12:58 pm
Twokidsnosleep wrote: Sat Apr 15, 2017 1:25 am
Astaroth wrote: Fri Apr 14, 2017 6:56 pm

In hindsight, I should have moved that vent a little to the left, it doesn't sit straight above the outlet of the booth.
Sorry Scott.

I'll do that when the setup is final.
I would take a little too far to the right vent anyway over an non existent vent
could draw a circle on the wall and dream!

Funny you mention that...got the spot scoped out.
We have to have a final inspection from the city for final occupancy permit, so was told to wait until after that passes
Then I could do a low vent hole below the desk and have it vent outside

? Does the vent location have to be above the spray booth unit??
I would think it doesn't matter since the blower is doing all the work and we place the vents high by convention rather than necessity

Post by **digger303** » Sat Apr 15, 2017 2:48 pm

Twokidsnosleep wrote: Sat Apr 15, 2017 2:26 pm
digger303 wrote: Sat Apr 15, 2017 12:58 pm
Twokidsnosleep wrote: Sat Apr 15, 2017 1:25 am

I would take a little too far to the right vent anyway over an non existent vent
could draw a circle on the wall and dream!
Funny you mention that...got the spot scoped out.
We have to have a final inspection from the city for final occupancy permit, so was told to wait until after that passes
Then I could do a low vent hole below the desk and have it vent outside

? Does the vent location have to be above the spray booth unit??
I would think it doesn't matter since the blower is doing all the work and we place the vents high by convention rather than necessity

High vents is usually to use the natural mechanics of heat. A powered vent should not be any problem where you put it. More the routing of vent piping as here regulations usually prohibit sharp bends. But I'm don't even think that is a problem over such a short length for our requirements.

Shame the benchvent doesn't have built relocation in the cabinet point for the vent pipe. I would like to have it venting out the back instead of the side (top).

Do have any idea what this filter material in the benchvent is called...besides expensive.

Post by **Astaroth** » Sat Apr 15, 2017 4:25 pm

Twokidsnosleep wrote: Sat Apr 15, 2017 2:26 pm
digger303 wrote: Sat Apr 15, 2017 12:58 pm
Twokidsnosleep wrote: Sat Apr 15, 2017 1:25 am

I would take a little too far to the right vent anyway over an non existent vent
could draw a circle on the wall and dream!
Funny you mention that...got the spot scoped out.
We have to have a final inspection from the city for final occupancy permit, so was told to wait until after that passes
Then I could do a low vent hole below the desk and have it vent outside

? Does the vent location have to be above the spray booth unit??
I would think it doesn't matter since the blower is doing all the work and we place the vents high by convention rather than necessity

So you got it sorted? No more teasing you?

Post by **Fridgy** » Sun Apr 30, 2017 8:46 am

My ever evolving work space....

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Sun Apr 30, 2017 8:51 am

That set up is a bit off all right, that is

I am liking those bike models I spy in your cabinet as well

Post by **Fridgy** » Sun Apr 30, 2017 9:23 am

Twokidsnosleep wrote: Sun Apr 30, 2017 8:51 am That set up is a bit off all right, that is
I am liking those bike models I spy in your cabinet as well

Good old Lego technics

Post by **modeller** » Tue May 09, 2017 12:14 am

This is my sanctuary.... it's called Tír na nÓG... I hope you enjoy the tour.

What is "Tír na nÓg" I hear you ask... In Irish mythology it is the Land of eternal youth

Post by **CraigPetterson** » Wed May 10, 2017 7:25 pm

Here's my new, well only set up really. I'm pleased with it.

Post by **Lysus** » Wed May 10, 2017 7:43 pm

Looks like a great space to me! And clean...

Seems to me like you need this poster opposite the CoD one:

Post by **CraigPetterson** » Wed May 10, 2017 10:34 pm

Lysus wrote: Wed May 10, 2017 7:43 pm Looks like a great space to me! And clean...

Seems to me like you need this poster opposite the CoD one:

Ha Ha 'These aren't the posters your looking for...'

Stash on Scalemates · Post by **DougvH** » Sun May 14, 2017 1:09 am

Good evening all. Its not fancy, but it works for me.

When i decided to get back into the hobby, I needed a space to build in so i decided to use my Grandfathers old workbench in the basement. It had basically become just a collection point for "stuff"

So i totally cleared it off, and found the top was not in a condition that it could be saved. So basically stripped the bench down to the frame, replaced the peg board, the the worktop itself. This time however I made the trim 1/4" (6mm) taller than the work surface. For modelling I took a sheet of 1/4" plywood, added a light stain, and 4 coats of varnish. That now sits on the bench top under the cutting mats. If i need to use it as a work bench I simply remove the 1/4" ply, and put down a 3/8" (9.5mm) piece of plywood.

The Hobby Boss P-38 on the bench I just started this morning and is my Warring Weather build. I'll create a thread when i actually make some progress

UPDATE: changed to Flickr so i could embed the images

Post by **Pistol** » Tue Jun 13, 2017 8:55 pm

Great job Doug. All very neat and orderly. I like the pegboard - was it easy to get the shelves for the paint?
Pete

Stash on Scalemates · Post by **DougvH** » Tue Jun 13, 2017 10:03 pm

Pete,

Its actually nail polish acrylic rack from Amazon

Maybe this link will help find something similar on amazon.co.uk
https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B01M0 ... UTF8&psc=1

Post by **Pistol** » Tue Jun 13, 2017 10:16 pm

Nice one - it seems to do the job well!
cheers Doug

Post by **digger303** » Wed Jun 14, 2017 1:32 am

Nice one !

Post by **BuzzyRabbit** » Sat Jun 24, 2017 2:49 pm

A couple of photos of my small workbench.... top of my list of purchases is some better lighting

I put paper up at the windows to try and stop the sun earlier in the week

paint station, yes the Revell pain(t) is going. I have a complete set of Mr Hobby on order and I am going to try the lacquers

Temporary lighting

Some of the artwork (my Phillip West prints will move from the house too) The canvas print was a prize from Airfix in their advent calendar a couple of years ago. I could pick any Airfix box art

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Sat Jun 24, 2017 3:29 pm

Great looking space for modelling
I am liking all those posters...especially that Sea King

Post by **BuzzyRabbit** » Sat Jun 24, 2017 4:43 pm

I have a spare one, unsigned pm me your address and I will post it to you

YouTube · Post by **aussiejuggalo** » Fri Jul 07, 2017 4:07 am

Slowly organising my modelling area. Have to squeeze everything into my bedroom which is already pretty full, only got a tiny little corner to work with which is frustrating.

Work area, 450mm deep, 1200mm wide. Originally I planned on having the work area in an L shape and not have a cupboard but it was going to be to much of a hassle to build.

Lights are 2 strips of 5630 LED's in aluminium channels with diffusers, got them running on a dimmer to a 12v 3 amp supply.

Having the aircon right in front of me is a bit of a problem sometimes when I work.

10L air compressor, it's pretty quite and 10L is massive so it's not kicking on all the time plus it only cost me $250 AUD and the compressor is rated to 550w so it fills quick. My other little storage cupboard is to the right of it, bins to the left and power board is Velcroed under the bench.

Can't have the compressor and air conditioner running at the same time because I run my bar fridge and vacuum charger from the power board to. Yes I know I shouldn't run the compressor and air conditioner from a power board but I don't have a choice, PC takes up the other plug in the wall.

Into the cupboard we go, bottom to top. Still have to sort out a few of the shelves, probably going to have to add more

.

That's my area so far, getting those paint racks a few days ago was a god send, use to have everything in desktop drawers which was a nightmare, now I've just got to sort everything else out. Think I'll add some LED strips into the cupboards as well because it's pretty dark.

Post by **digger303** » Fri Jul 07, 2017 8:02 am

Those led strips are a good idea and I can see how the AC might be a nuisance. The painting area is going to cut into your usable space a lot. I ran into the same problem and my bench is 1.8m. BUT it is so nice to have any sort of dedicated work space. Keep at it, it looks great ! ...keep posting pic's
ps.
These are useful and on rollers
https://www.officeworks.com.au/shop/off ... -mini10dbk

YouTube · Post by **aussiejuggalo** » Fri Jul 07, 2017 9:17 am

Yeah the LED strips are the best way to go especially the 5630 ones that I used (thought I used 5050 ones) because there stupidly bright and pretty cheap, can get 10m of the non waterproof ones for $25 or waterproof for $30 off eBay, only problem for most people would probably be wiring them up like how mine are, I soldered wires between the 2 strips.

The aircon is a little annoying, would be nice to have it on while I work but it'll blast me in the face and as I said, cant have it and the compressor on or I'll come close to blowing the power board. I now have a ghetto "spray booth", in the first pic of my cupboard the white and red thing next to the airbrush stand

.

I seen those drawers before, may thing about it once I organise all my electronic stuff which is a massive mess still (or maybe I should get one for my electronic stuff

). Really need to get a place of my own instead of living with mum

.

Post by **63bp** » Fri Jul 14, 2017 9:37 pm

I've nearly finished the hobbie corner of the shed.....

Resized_20170713_194412-360x270.jpeg

Now to get some time to try a couple.

YouTube · Post by **NorthernModeller** » Sat Jul 15, 2017 12:21 am

Hopefully this video will work

I did a bench tour

[youtube]w5nqXy3PelI[/youtube]

Post by **Paul** » Sat Jul 15, 2017 10:17 am

Inspired by Ivan and tim I did a bench tour too

[youtube]N3G8yZkX6Kg[/youtube]

Post by **Paul** » Mon Jul 31, 2017 10:12 pm

Spent the afternoon with Hanna painting the paint shelves in the cave, wanted to do this since the day i built the cave but never got around to doing it. 2 bottles of Ultimate Gloss black primer (Yes Ultimate primer did a great job, brushed on and sprayed (outdoors) through the Mr hobby Ps-290 airbrush.\

IMG_4178 by paul bretland, on Flickr

IMG_4180 by paul bretland, on Flickr

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Mon Jul 31, 2017 11:23 pm

Nice work Paul and Hanna

Black Ultimate looks bad ass

Post by **Lysus** » Tue Aug 01, 2017 2:37 am

I agree. Looks awesome, man.

Post by **exmoor** » Tue Aug 01, 2017 5:41 pm

just a few pics of my man cave

20170703_113351 by Paul Shapland, on Flickr

20170703_112533 by Paul Shapland, on Flickr

20170713_191534 by Paul Shapland, on Flickr

20170703_112511 by Paul Shapland, on Flickr

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Tue Aug 01, 2017 7:43 pm

I have extreme paint rack and display cabinet envy

I am supposed to be building those for my space(s) and am just a lazy sod

Post by **Wolfman63** » Sat Sep 02, 2017 12:58 pm

Here are some pictures of my "Hobby Cave". I remodeled it a few years ago. These are from when I first completed it. Now the display shelves are nearly full. I also have about a dozen aircraft hanging now.

Post by **Lysus** » Sat Sep 02, 2017 6:40 pm

And a game table! I'll see your bet, and raise you a jet!

Post by **digger303** » Sun Sep 03, 2017 12:56 am

Paul wrote: Mon Jul 31, 2017 10:12 pm Spent the afternoon with Hanna painting the paint shelves in the cave, wanted to do this since the day i built the cave but never got around to doing it. 2 bottles of Ultimate Gloss black primer (Yes Ultimate primer did a great job, brushed on and sprayed (outdoors) through the Mr hobby Ps-290 airbrush.\
IMG_4178 by paul bretland, on Flickr
IMG_4180 by paul bretland, on Flickr

Obviously needing a shed extension.....

Post by **digger303** » Sun Sep 03, 2017 12:58 am

Wolfman63 wrote: Sat Sep 02, 2017 12:58 pm Here are some pictures of my "Hobby Cave". I remodeled it a few years ago. These are from when I first completed it. Now the display shelves are nearly full. I also have about a dozen aircraft hanging now.

That's pretty cozy...fireplace an all. Very nice.

Post by **7foot9** » Sun Sep 03, 2017 11:54 am

A few pics of my little workshop. The wallpaper was not my choice. Unfortunately there is a built in bed that takes up a lot of room in there, but it does make handy storage. I do try and keep it very clean in there too.

My large collection of diecast airliners which are all boxed waiting for the move.

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Sun Sep 03, 2017 3:56 pm

Hey that is a great space, wall paper aside, but you have dealt with it well
You are fully stocked for hobby tools and supplies!
Kicker in a TET brush jar....brilliant
Like the commercial airline kit stash, good to have another who builds those
Make sure we see some of your work on the forum

? You have a move coming up???

Post by **7foot9** » Sun Sep 03, 2017 9:27 pm

Twokidsnosleep wrote: Sun Sep 03, 2017 3:56 pm
Kicker in a TET brush jar....brilliant

? You have a move coming up???

Yeah it makes working with kicker so much better and less messy.

If things go to plan I'll soon be moving in with my partner. So with have to build an new work space for short while. Before we have have a large 2 story garage built so all my hobby stuff will be going up there. I'm really looking forward to that.

Post by **digger303** » Mon Sep 04, 2017 1:01 am

7foot9 wrote: Sun Sep 03, 2017 9:27 pm
Twokidsnosleep wrote: Sun Sep 03, 2017 3:56 pm
If things go to plan I'll soon be moving in with my partner. So with have to build an new work space for short while. Before we have have a large 2 story garage built so all my hobby stuff will be going up there. I'm really looking forward to that.
Brilliant...a new space and a new beginning and hopefully a new interior designer...that wallpaper !