Lets see your modelling work areas

Post by **digger303** » Thu Jul 26, 2018 1:10 am

onemac wrote: Wed Jul 25, 2018 10:40 pm Perspective is everything.....

Bench_Overhead_01 by Alan MacNeish, on Flickr

Al

SPIDER MAN LIVES !!

Post by **MarkVerploeg** » Sat Sep 29, 2018 9:24 pm

I think i didn't show my modellingroom or mancave since i moved a year ago
And it is a whole lot different then the old corner of the room idea i had before

So here is a Tour de Mancave

20180929_211411 by Mark Verploeg - Flickr2BBcode LITE
The building table on the right and the painting table or bench at the left
Both are 120x80cm
Allthough i did make a small piece in the corner to fill up a gap

20180929_211414 by Mark Verploeg - Flickr2BBcode LITE
A better look at the painting area with some home made paint racks

20180929_211417 by Mark Verploeg - Flickr2BBcode LITE
Shelfs of doom

20180929_211424 by Mark Verploeg - Flickr2BBcode LITE

20180929_211427 by Mark Verploeg - Flickr2BBcode LITE
The quite messy stash or " i'll tidy that up later area"

20180929_211437 by Mark Verploeg - Flickr2BBcode LITE

20180929_211441 by Mark Verploeg - Flickr2BBcode LITE

20180929_211445 by Mark Verploeg - Flickr2BBcode LITE
The 3rd stash rack in the supply closet/storage and boiler room

And that is about it i think
Now i will be getting back to those benches and build something

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Sat Sep 29, 2018 11:56 pm

I like the “ill clean that up later” area...seem to have a few of those myself
Good modelling space for sure and very well stocked.
My favorite picture is the first one of the glass cloches....I was hoping to see some brains floating around in those

Post by **digger303** » Sun Sep 30, 2018 12:04 am

Looks great. It didn't take long to fill what I thought was a large space.
Do we have a tiger obsession ?

Post by **MarkVerploeg** » Sun Sep 30, 2018 9:30 am

Twokidsnosleep wrote: Sat Sep 29, 2018 11:56 pm I like the “ill clean that up later” area...seem to have a few of those myself
Good modelling space for sure and very well stocked.
My favorite picture is the first one of the glass cloches....I was hoping to see some brains floating around in those

I bought them for some fanasy figures in larger scales but at the moment i am having more fun with building AFV's and planes so they don't get any use yet

digger303 wrote: Sun Sep 30, 2018 12:04 am Looks great. It didn't take long to fill what I thought was a large space.
Do we have a tiger obsession ?

where did you get that crazy idea?
My goal is to build each production type and the Befehls version but i have a couple of doubles (to give it a name)
And then some special versions
All in all i have about 18 to 20 Tigers i think but i find them a intresting subject even though i like the King Tiger more then the Tiger 1

Post by **Paul** » Sun Sep 30, 2018 10:18 am

Nice workspace mark I like it

Post by **MarkVerploeg** » Sun Sep 30, 2018 10:23 am

Thanks Paul

Post by **Paul** » Sun Sep 30, 2018 11:23 am

I've added some updated pics of mine here viewtopic.php?f=10&t=116&start=90

Post by **MarkVerploeg** » Sun Sep 30, 2018 10:28 pm

That is nice too
A lot of cars but then again it isn't my stash and you got to build what you like (you're doing something wrong if you build stuff you don't like)

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Mon Oct 01, 2018 1:28 am

I have a four day long weekend coming up for Canadian Thanksgiving and my back is finally getting better....think it is time for my modelling space overhaul, clean up, refurbish and stash re-organize. You guys are inspiring me

Post by **digger303** » Mon Oct 01, 2018 12:28 pm

MarkVerploeg wrote: Sun Sep 30, 2018 9:30 am
Twokidsnosleep wrote: Sat Sep 29, 2018 11:56 pm I like the “ill clean that up later” area...seem to have a few of those myself
Good modelling space for sure and very well stocked.
My favorite picture is the first one of the glass cloches....I was hoping to see some brains floating around in those
I bought them for some fanasy figures in larger scales but at the moment i am having more fun with building AFV's and planes so they don't get any use yet
digger303 wrote: Sun Sep 30, 2018 12:04 am Looks great. It didn't take long to fill what I thought was a large space.
Do we have a tiger obsession ?
where did you get that crazy idea?
My goal is to build each production type and the Befehls version but i have a couple of doubles (to give it a name)
And then some special versions
All in all i have about 18 to 20 Tigers i think but i find them a intresting subject even though i like the King Tiger more then the Tiger 1

Your going to need one of these...coming soon.
I certainly need (WANT) one !

Twokidsnosleep wrote: Mon Oct 01, 2018 1:28 am
I have a four day long weekend coming up for Canadian Thanksgiving and my back is finally getting better....think it is time for my modelling space overhaul, clean up, refurbish and stash re-organize. You guys are inspiring me

Good to hear your mending

Stash · Post by **bfrd** » Mon Oct 01, 2018 12:48 pm

I can't find my modelling area. It is buried underneath a ton of building supplies. I clean off about a 10cm x 10cm area when I need to work. I realize that this is not the ideal working conditions, but I just can't seem to keep my bench clean. My favorite aspect of this style of bench is losing my tool as soon as I lay it down on the bench. I really adds a lot to modelling, mostly cursing.

Post by **MarkVerploeg** » Mon Oct 01, 2018 12:55 pm

The idea of doing something with a Stabokran crossed my mind but all my tigers are exterior models only
None has a interior so it would kind of beat the purpose of the crane
But i'm not planning any diorama's with them either

Post by **digger303** » Mon Oct 01, 2018 1:45 pm

MarkVerploeg wrote: Mon Oct 01, 2018 12:55 pm The idea of doing something with a Stabokran crossed my mind but all my tigers are exterior models only
None has a interior so it would kind of beat the purpose of the crane
But i'm not planning any diorama's with them either

Might be able to have it in the towed position ? or Amusing hobby are doing a kit with a Ferdinand

doing my best to tempt you

Post by **MarkVerploeg** » Tue Oct 02, 2018 10:30 pm

digger303 wrote: Mon Oct 01, 2018 1:45 pm
MarkVerploeg wrote: Mon Oct 01, 2018 12:55 pm The idea of doing something with a Stabokran crossed my mind but all my tigers are exterior models only
None has a interior so it would kind of beat the purpose of the crane
But i'm not planning any diorama's with them either
Might be able to have it in the towed position ? or Amusing hobby are doing a kit with a Ferdinand

doing my best to tempt you

You are getting close but no
I haven't bought that many kits this year but most that i bought where big kits like the HK Model B-25J strafer ,M1070 and M911 tractor trailer combinations and the Meng D9R and M1A2
Those are some pretty big boxes and i am running out of room for the stash
And those are the ones that are still in the stash
I also made the 1/72 U-190 ,1/32 HE-111 and the 1/48 B-1B
So after the M911 that i actually started this week i want to make some smaller and easier or atleast less elaborate builds
There is a big modelling show in a couple of weeks but i only intent to buy some small stuff like several upgrade parts buf no kits
I am trying to keep the budget in check aswell these days

Post by **AlexBB** » Thu Nov 01, 2018 4:34 pm

Hiya Guys n Gals,
Well its been a long and difficult slog but I am finally on the home stretch in order to have my new modelling area / Man Cave.. Well in truth I now have them just need to get everything sorted.

We moved on the 4th October and have had lots n lots to do all over the house so my Man Caves have taken a back seat for a couple of weeks, but his week I have finally managed to get all the other boxes out of my office / modelling room and am in the process of sorting boxes & tools etc... in Man Cave 2...

Still a long way to go but thought I would share a few pics of progress so far....

The entrance to the Man Caves (off the Kitchen)

The view through the door...

rest of my desk and modelling area..

Entrance to Man Cave 2

Views from the door.... Lots of work still to do in here so please excuse the mess

Man Cave 2 Kitchenette... I now have my own sink and area that will be used for Home Brew beer & Wine and washing up brushes etc without upsetting the Wife

View back from the kitchenette..

Well there is lots and lots still to do and to unpack..... Seem to have lost a couple of boxes along the way in the mix, but I am sure they will turn up lol....

Next phase is to get a new DX Racer chair ordered and get pictures up etc...

I have a nice new garden shed too..... 6M x 3M which is split into 2 sections, 1 4M which is insulated and had laminate floor and the other 2M section is for garden stuff Tools etc... So extra storage space is not an issue..

Post by **Kevthemodeller** » Thu Nov 01, 2018 5:01 pm

Very nice mate

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Thu Nov 01, 2018 5:02 pm

That is awesome Alex, congratulations
Awesome spaces with tons of potential. Looks like you guys did really well with the house

Those Limeys will be all over that garden shed for a workspace...I think most of them are actually Hobbits

Funny I have the same wall clock in my workshop, inherited after my mom died....I fire it up when I think of her to hear the chimes as it reminds me of calling home when I was in university and hearing the clock in the back ground

Post by **digger303** » Thu Nov 01, 2018 11:13 pm

T terrific space you have there, funny saw the first pic and thought I like that door

and the rest was just as good too. Even the shed has that split log cladding ...something different with lots of space.

Post by **Timplastic** » Fri Nov 02, 2018 11:27 am

Had a tidy and reorganise of the bench. hope to get some more wall art soon as eduard have lots of se.5 prints now soot to grab some.

Post by **Paul** » Fri Nov 02, 2018 11:35 am

Looking good Tim

Post by **JoaquinGM** » Fri Nov 02, 2018 6:41 pm

I envy you so much ...

Post by **ElCapitan** » Tue Nov 13, 2018 5:29 pm

Since my daughter was born and I was relegated to the garage to make way for her bedroom, I've been slowly putting together a nice comfortable modelling area. Today I more or less completed it with some nice LED lighting, and gave it a good tidy up. I'll soon have to get some additional shelves for the cabinet!

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Tue Nov 13, 2018 6:28 pm

Awesome space you carved out, I did exactly the same upon my return to modelling.
Before you know, you will turn around and your daughter will be off to college....then you can take back the space

Post by **ElCapitan** » Fri Nov 16, 2018 12:36 am

Twokidsnosleep wrote: Tue Nov 13, 2018 6:28 pm Awesome space you carved out, I did exactly the same upon my return to modelling.
Before you know, you will turn around and your daughter will be off to college....then you can take back the space

Thanks, I'm really proud of what I've managed to do with a dusty, spidery garage. It's actually given me the opportunity to properly organise my bits and pieces, which is satisfying.

Stash · Post by **bfrd** » Sun Nov 18, 2018 11:14 pm

My first display cabinet. IKEA Maljso with lighting kit.

Just cabinet lights.

Room and Cabinet

Post by **digger303** » Mon Nov 19, 2018 12:20 pm

bfrd wrote: Sun Nov 18, 2018 11:14 pm My first display cabinet. IKEA Maljso with lighting kit.

Just cabinet lights.

Room and Cabinet

Want one as well, but the missus is some what of a stumbling block

Stash · Post by **bfrd** » Mon Nov 19, 2018 12:45 pm

digger303 wrote: Mon Nov 19, 2018 12:20 pm Want one as well, but the missus is some what of a stumbling block

My missus picked this one out! I don't know what I did to deserve her, but I am glad I did it!

Post by **BrianI** » Mon Nov 19, 2018 5:11 pm

Here's my humble work space, in my "spare" room at home. Luckily I live the illegible bachelors life, so no better half to worry about

I could probably do with redecorating the man cave at some point, and repaint the walls white rather than cream for a bit more light.

The Marvin the Martian framed canvas was a charity shop find of the century!

Post by **onemanclapping** » Thu Nov 22, 2018 9:41 am

mancave4 by tickles150, on Flickr

My new man cave. Still a work in progress, waiting on a new light, spraybooth and other bits and pieces to arrive. Also will look at configuring Hobbyzone to tidy up the space.

Post by **digger303** » Thu Nov 22, 2018 9:49 am

Work in progress is always interesting to watch

Stash · Post by **bfrd** » Sun Nov 25, 2018 2:19 am

My Dad and I built some paint shelving. I am loving the look. Hopefully it will save some time looking for paint.

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Sun Nov 25, 2018 2:59 am

bfrd wrote: Sun Nov 25, 2018 2:19 am My Dad and I built some paint shelving. I am loving the look. Hopefully it will save some time looking for paint.

Those look spectacular dude
Come build my damn hallway bench

Post by **digger303** » Sun Nov 25, 2018 12:48 pm

bfrd wrote: Sun Nov 25, 2018 2:19 am My Dad and I built some paint shelving. I am loving the look. Hopefully it will save some time looking for paint.

Looks great and didn't take long to fill it either. Love the way every thing fits perfect.

Post by **AlexBB** » Sun Nov 25, 2018 1:19 pm

bfrd wrote: Sun Nov 25, 2018 2:19 am My Dad and I built some paint shelving. I am loving the look. Hopefully it will save some time looking for paint.

Nice look and really well organised

Post by **AlexBB** » Sun Nov 25, 2018 1:21 pm

onemanclapping wrote: Thu Nov 22, 2018 9:41 am mancave4 by tickles150, on Flickr

My new man cave. Still a work in progress, waiting on a new light, spraybooth and other bits and pieces to arrive. Also will look at configuring Hobbyzone to tidy up the space.

Looks good, I notice you have 2 IKEA Alex Drawer units, I have the same and really pleased with em for £55 each... Solid and loads of dust free storage

I like to have clear decks so drawer storage is ideal...

Post by **Quax** » Fri Dec 14, 2018 6:48 pm

And yes I tidied it first

Paul

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Fri Dec 14, 2018 7:02 pm

Any space you got that lets you relax and do the hobby is a good one

Post by **digger303** » Fri Dec 14, 2018 11:40 pm

Twokidsnosleep wrote: Fri Dec 14, 2018 7:02 pm Any space you got that lets you relax and do the hobby is a good one

very true

Post by **Woolie** » Wed Dec 19, 2018 10:45 pm

How do chaps.

Pic of my humble abode. 11 x 7 shed that's been insulated and clad. Only downside is I have to share it with all the gardening piffle!

Post by **digger303** » Wed Dec 19, 2018 11:13 pm

Not bad

I can see you might be submitting plans to the zoning commission for an extension. Due to rapid growth in projects

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Wed Dec 19, 2018 11:50 pm

"Gardening piffle"
is my new favourite phrase

Nice workspace

Post by **Lysus** » Thu Dec 20, 2018 2:39 am

Henceforth the toys taking over the family room shall be called piffle.

Post by **onemanclapping** » Fri Dec 28, 2018 1:50 pm

So, i am about 95% there with my set up. Just need to order some more Hobbyzone modules to complete.

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Fri Dec 28, 2018 3:37 pm

Super, well organized space

Great job on it

Post by **Richy** » Wed Jan 02, 2019 5:14 pm

Being a newbie to the forum thought I`d join in , now I know how to upload pictures after joining flickr , its not a big area if I could improve anything it would be the lighting at night , but everything to hand and its MINE and my wife and kids know its Dads space, and yes its always kept spotless and cleaned up after every session , I don`t model as much I would like but Friday nights with a few beers a little bench time with the ISM boys doing their live show on the tv behind me I`m like a pig in you know what.

cheers Richy

Post by **digger303** » Wed Jan 02, 2019 10:34 pm

Wow it's a credit to you.
Cleanest neatest work bench ever.

Post by **aur0ra145** » Sun Jan 06, 2019 6:15 am

Well, it's my modelling room. Updated my display cases. All of them are Google Home enabled with my Google Assistant. So, I just walk in and say, "Hey Google, turn the man cave on." Then all the lights and display cases come on. When I leave, "Hey Google, turn the Man Cave off." And she turns it all off. I love it.

I really want to get another one of the White cases. And at least another strand of LED's to light the one I have already. Protip: I used a cheap LED roll of lights and control it with a TP-Link Smart Plug. Much, much, much cheaper than buying the HUE string of lights. However, all the other lights in the room are HUE Color lights.

Also finally got my two bayonets from my parents over the holidays. One is a K31 Bayonet. Really nice, well made. Fun to throw on my K31 from time to time. Other is a M1 Garand 16 inch bayonet. Which is in unissued condition and dated 1942 from Oneida Limited and the scabbard is marked USN Mk1. My best friend got it for my birthday right after I joined the Navy. Super nice, he said he spent $300 on it. Looking around the internet, I have no idea how much this would go for. I've seen some suggestions of $450+.

Lucky for him, I got him a K31 for his birthday the following year.

Post by **Twokidsnosleep** » Sun Jan 06, 2019 7:00 am

What a cool automation system, love it

”Hey google order me a 1/32 Lancaster
Hey google order a 1/20 scale Lambo

Hey google why are there a pile of new kits sitting in the man cave???”

I am Sorry Dave, I think we both know you have a styrene addiction problem. Any further resistance and I will not open the man cave doors

Post by **digger303** » Sun Jan 06, 2019 9:19 am

Twokidsnosleep wrote: Sun Jan 06, 2019 7:00 am What a cool automation system, love it

”Hey google order me a 1/32 Lancaster
Hey google order a 1/20 scale Lambo

Hey google why are there a pile of new kits sitting in the man cave???”

I am Sorry Dave, I think we both know you have a styrene addiction problem. Any further resistance and I will not open the man cave doors