Global Scale Modeller

Well I finally got the rest of my stuff in the mail and my new setup is complete, for now. It's a modest bench, especially after seeing some of the others here on this thread. I wish I had the space and money to expand into something more professional like some of you guys have done but I'll make do with what I have.

I was able to save some of my modeling equipment like the compressor and airbrush. I'm sporting a TCP Global TC-20T compressor and a Badger Renegade Velocity airbrush. All bought from TCP Global. Good company. My blue toolbox on the right, which I've had forever, has all my paints, sanding sticks and other various tools one needs in the hobby. Also on my bench is my first "Welcome Back!" kit, the Zaku II in "Real Grade" molding.

Anyways, without further ado, I present my workbench area!

Excellent!

Any space is the perfect space, and yours is also clean...unlike mine

That's a great kit, btw. Built it last year and am thinking of getting a second.

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

omg is this heaven?

Its my heaven yes mate lol

Paul wrote: Tue Sep 12, 2017 9:59 pm Its my heaven yes mate lol

What's crazy is seeing this now compared to 18 months/2 years ago...all the armor is bikes now.

Lysus wrote: Tue Sep 12, 2017 10:07 pm

Paul wrote: Tue Sep 12, 2017 9:59 pm Its my heaven yes mate lol

What's crazy is seeing this now compared to 18 months/2 years ago...all the armor is bikes now.

And the bikes are about to be replaced by all the cars Paul’s churning out

Been making a few changes to the bench. Most noticeable painted everything grey which I don't think was the best colour. After losing a couple grey parts on there haha.

That is a really well organized desk space...I like all the stands and organizers

7foot9 wrote: Thu Oct 12, 2017 1:52 pm Been making a few changes to the bench. Most noticeable painted everything grey which I don't think was the best colour. After losing a couple grey parts on there haha.

lol
nice work area man!

Vindicare wrote: Thu Oct 12, 2017 7:06 pm

7foot9 wrote: Thu Oct 12, 2017 1:52 pm Been making a few changes to the bench. Most noticeable painted everything grey which I don't think was the best colour. After losing a couple grey parts on there haha.

lol
nice work area man!

Heh, my hobby mat is grey and I've often thought I need a different color

https://gyazo.com/a3315c590a18caac97ab6c00dc09c4cf
Tiny workspace built from an Ikea desk. needed it to be able to close so the cats wont go ham on everything.
On my way to remove the shelves inside of it and put 2 Ammo by Mig paint storage racks there instead. one for tamiya sized bottles and one for vallejo.

BiTTeR wrote: Mon Nov 06, 2017 8:13 am https://gyazo.com/a3315c590a18caac97ab6c00dc09c4cf
Tiny workspace built from an Ikea desk. needed it to be able to close so the cats wont go ham on everything.
On my way to remove the shelves inside of it and put 2 Ammo by Mig paint storage racks there instead. one for tamiya sized bottles and one for vallejo.

Using the likes of flickr is better for sharing pictures on a forum. It’s free and easy to use.

Yeah i know. Checked the forum rules and they suggested photobucket so i registered just to notice that i had to pay to make them work with 3rd party hosting so i just thought i would register for flickr after work.

I have spent the last few weeks sorting out our loft - I finally got sick and tired of never being able to find anything up there! My modelling areas is in my loft which has meant I haven't been able to models for a fair while now, but its is now done, and the fact that four car loads of rubbish is now down the tip, some shelving units are now housing the other stuff up there and loft boards have been put in place mean I have a much larger and nicer areas to model in

There is still some work to do - new, longer ducting is on its way as the spray booth is now too far from the window and I also need to think about getting a couple of the lights many around here have, but this is near enough the finished article I have a job interview next Thursday that will take up my free time for the next week, but I can't wait to get up there after that

This is the overall area



A close up of the main work station...



... and a close up of the paint station



And finally, the most interesting part of all, the stash

sheppsea wrote: Tue Dec 05, 2017 6:34 pm I have spent the last few weeks sorting out our loft - I finally got sick and tired of never being able to find anything up there! My modelling areas is in my loft which has meant I haven't been able to models for a fair while now, but its is now done, and the fact that four car loads of rubbish is now down the tip, some shelving units are now housing the other stuff up there and loft boards have been put in place mean I have a much larger and nicer areas to model in

And finally, the most interesting part of all, the stash

That is going to be a fantastic space once it is all finished.

As for the stash it is ok, but would be really great if I could see some AMOUR or a Wingnut Wings kit

Nothing much has changed apart from a new fresh cutting mat and the spray booth has been made tidy again

digger303 wrote: Tue Dec 05, 2017 11:26 pmThat is going to be a fantastic space once it is all finished.

As for the stash it is ok, but would be really great if I could see some AMOUR or a Wingnut Wings kit

I do intend to start building armour at some point, but planes were always my main interest, even as a kid, and there are still so many on my wishlist

sheppsea wrote: Wed Dec 06, 2017 5:49 am

digger303 wrote: Tue Dec 05, 2017 11:26 pmThat is going to be a fantastic space once it is all finished.

As for the stash it is ok, but would be really great if I could see some AMOUR or a Wingnut Wings kit

I do intend to start building armour at some point, but planes were always my main interest, even as a kid, and there are still so many on my wishlist

Good luck with your upcoming interview buddy

Joker56 wrote: Wed Dec 06, 2017 7:11 am

sheppsea wrote: Wed Dec 06, 2017 5:49 am

digger303 wrote: Tue Dec 05, 2017 11:26 pmThat is going to be a fantastic space once it is all finished.

As for the stash it is ok, but would be really great if I could see some AMOUR or a Wingnut Wings kit

I do intend to start building armour at some point, but planes were always my main interest, even as a kid, and there are still so many on my wishlist

Good luck with your upcoming interview buddy

Thank you

redone and reorganized the man-cave....

Sepple wrote: Fri Dec 08, 2017 8:55 pm redone and reorganized the man-cave....

huge amounts of space and organization....I love it

digger303 wrote: Fri Dec 08, 2017 10:56 pm

Sepple wrote: Fri Dec 08, 2017 8:55 pm redone and reorganized the man-cave....

huge amounts of space and organization....I love it

Same here.

I must redo My paint shelves........I have more bottles than space ATM. That's a new years resolution that I can do

Sepple wrote: Fri Dec 08, 2017 8:55 pm redone and reorganized the man-cave....

I think we need to hear the story on the Human Skull
Inquiring minds and all that rot

Really nice benches sheppsea, Sepple and Ivan. very cool.

My work area as it was at the end of 2017. After moving house I got the chance to build up my bench from scratch and really pleased with how it turned out.

ScaleModelJedi wrote: Mon Jan 08, 2018 10:20 am My work area as it was at the end of 2017. After moving house I got the chance to build up my bench from scratch and really pleased with how it turned out.

That looks fantasic

ScaleModelJedi wrote: Mon Jan 08, 2018 10:20 am My work area as it was at the end of 2017. After moving house I got the chance to build up my bench from scratch and really pleased with how it turned out.

.....just awesome.....just awesome!

Wow, great shelving and bench space

ScaleModelJedi wrote: Mon Jan 08, 2018 10:20 am My work area as it was at the end of 2017. After moving house I got the chance to build up my bench from scratch and really pleased with how it turned out.

AWESOME !

Been making a few changes to the workbench. I built an extension to the desk which now allows me to sit at the spray booth properly. Also built the grey set of draws for more storage and have been adding some new led strips.

Latest pics from the modelling cave... Slowly getting organised.
LED strip fitted around the paint shelves and extra work area freed up, so that my lad can build his stuff too.



Some rejigging of the modelling cave! by Graeme Pearson, on Flickr

Some rejigging of the modelling cave! by Graeme Pearson, on Flickr

Some rejigging of the modelling cave! by Graeme Pearson, on Flickr

Looks like a great modelling space
Really like the comfy chair and the paint shelf, that sucker is huge!!!

A very comfy space.. jealous of the dedicated paint area.

My work in progress after finally buying a house with a dedicated space for building.
Moving in and setting up desk tops. I used IKEA Counter tops with metal frames.

Unpacking my tools and getting the work spaces set up.






Research material

That is developing into a great looking space
NOthing like having your own cave so to speak
Congrats on the house and welcome to ISM

Well while I haven't produced anything worth showing yet, here is my primary work area:



Here I'm trashing a Tamiya M1025. I guess it shows I have more money than common sense but I like it and it works for me.

Regards,

Brad.

This guy needs a 14 room mansion do ya think you could help out Jen's

digger303 wrote: Fri Feb 23, 2018 3:55 am This guy needs a 14 room mansion do ya think you could help out Jen's

Oh dear...
People like this make me feel sane and not a beginner hoarder at all! No matter what you do, there's always someone better/worse than you.

My two sons are autistic and they both display the "collector syndrome", i.e. they go "all in" for something and stick hard to it.
Instead of limiting this I've actively encouraged them to chase whatever dream they have because it's what matters to them.
The youngest one were collecting plush toys when he was younger so he's got every Super Mario and Angry Birds plush toys there are - including the ultra rare ones and the pirate ones from obscure places in China... Luckily he has stopped now but it was partly because there simply were no more made. He's got almost 100 different ones - all in his bed...

The oldest son is currently "collecting" camo uniforms/clothes. He's really into hiding for some reason so we've built a couple ghillie suits for him in the past and now he's discovered that you can buy surplus gear from Russia so he's got quite a few older uniforms now, and all sorts of 3D camo gear for hunting.

I think all men, to a certain extent, have got the hoarder gene to some level and some are simply just never told to stop
This guy takes the first place though...

digger303 wrote: Fri Feb 23, 2018 3:55 am This guy needs a 14 room mansion do ya think you could help out Jen's

I wonder if this bloke has ever turned round from his bench and suddenly had an epiphany and thought 'this has got out of hand...'

sheppsea wrote: Fri Feb 23, 2018 1:00 pm

digger303 wrote: Fri Feb 23, 2018 3:55 am This guy needs a 14 room mansion do ya think you could help out Jen's

I wonder if this bloke has ever turned round from his bench and suddenly had an epiphany and thought 'this has got out of hand...'

Likely turn around and be surprized... What the are doing with that camera !! OR where is the that damn accessory kit !

The million dollar question is with a stash that big - how gigantic is his corner of shame?
Or do we think he's the kind of person that simply doesn't have any abandoned kits?

I'd love to have a bit more background info on the guy... He's the master!!!

Oh my god is this a real picture or just more photoshop fake?

I'd say OCD or perhaps he or a member of his family used to own a model shop or he's bought one

Thank god there are people worse than me

Kevthemodeller wrote: Fri Feb 23, 2018 3:55 pm Oh my god is this a real picture or just more photoshop fake?

I'd say OCD or perhaps he or a member of his family used to own a model shop or he's bought one

My guess is that it's real. A photoshop version would be more extreme and not a neat.

digger303 - where did you find the picture? I really want to find out the story behind it... (EDIT: never mind, found him!)

I did a reverse image search and found the guy. Allen Chiu from Taiwan.
He uploaded the photo to a "biggest stash competition" on AK's Facebook so it's real. He had several pictures of parts of his stash but if it's just his private stash or he's running a shop I can't say...

...still makes most of us look like amateurs and perfectly sane!

Jens wrote: Fri Feb 23, 2018 7:38 pm I did a reverse image search and found the guy. Allen Chiu from Taiwan.
He uploaded the photo to a "biggest stash competition" on AK's Facebook so it's real. He had several pictures of parts of his stash but if it's just his private stash or he's running a shop I can't say...

...still makes most of us look like amateurs and perfectly sane!

did he win ?

edit ..yep he just nudged over the line with some stiff competition including one UK resident !

VR46Scalemodels wrote: Sat Mar 17, 2018 11:23 pm Here you can see my workbench

Soooooooooooo Jealous

that looks fab, just cant wait till we move house and can get all my crap out of boxes....

PS.... Crap is the technical term my better half uses for anything I own, use or model with..... lol....

VR46Scalemodels wrote: Sat Mar 17, 2018 11:23 pm Here you can see my workbench

Are you always keeping it this tidy or is it just a snapshot before things get naturally cluttered?

I'm not a tidy person at all and in fact I prefer to live in an organised chaos, that's just how my brain works.
I do wish I could be the tidy one when I see photos like this but I know within 5 minutes things start to bog down...
Oddly I'm super pedantic and OCD when it comes to cleaning my tools and where every little bit resides - but in between all these places there's not many inches of unused areas! I just see every horizontal surface as great for storage...

One day when my new modelling area is finished I'm going to take a photo before I begin to clutter it down, as a small memory of what it looked like before, hoping I can trick someone to believe that's what it looks like!