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The Office!
Posted by djmodels1999 on Wednesday, August 6, 2003 3:30 PM
Some of you have put pics of your work area onto Ron's site. Why not share them here too!? And tell us a bit more about it?

Here's mine.



It's not much. I've had better (a whole room, at my parents, for a while) but also much worse (a part of a table in a crowded bedsit). But it's enough.

What's on show here is the main table, but I have a second one of the same size next to it, on my right when I'm seated where I put my ref material while I work, or where the kids and the wife do model occasionaly. That table is also used to keep a box of plasticard, a box of sandpaper, my main collection of paints (in a case), a tray with knives and rods) and the second speaker of the Hi-Fi. Next to that are two large shelves full of books and mags. Two other shelves are in the living room, with the 'nicest' books.

Barely visible in the left hand bottom corner is my filing cabinet where all my mags are indexed by subject. My pride!

The main table itself is crowded with stuff, from various materials and tools I need very often (files, glues, brushes, accelerator, mini-drill,..), a box full of evergreen strips and rods, and a couple or so projects 'on the go'...

Two cork boards allow me to keep other tools, calculator, rulers and possible future projects at hand, and a wall-mounted set of shelves keeps yet more materials (artists' paints, Milliput, Sculpey,...) and spare parts boxes (bottom shelf) and products that I use less often such as Agua, Turtle Wax,...(top shelf, not visible here).

Lighting is provided by natural light through a window on the left, an overhead 100W bulb, a 60W desk lamp (on the wall mounted set of shelves) and two 20W halogen desk lamps.

The latest purchases usually end up under the tables for a little while before moving to the loft for more permanent storage in case my interest wane a little bit!

On the wall, to the left, the only two trophies I have kept, both from the US, both for a Star Wars' alien I sculpted a while ago. The other trophies usually end up being broken up and re-used for bases (like the one that's under the Zil truck being built there!).






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Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, August 6, 2003 3:39 PM
Your organizational skills are better than mine, Dominique. I have stuff everywhere, plus share my modelling room with 2 computer desks, printer stand, 3 bookshelves, and everything else in the house that doesn't have room elsewhere, all in a room that's about 5' by 8'. If I sit down to work on a kit and my wife is on her computer, we constantly bump into each other. At least I can work on a kit and browse the forum at the same time!

Sorry, no pics available yet, but I'm working on it...

demono69
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Posted by TANGO 1 on Thursday, August 7, 2003 12:34 PM
Domi,

I'd love to share some pics of my office with you, unfortunately I'm not too bright and can't figure out how you do itBlush [:I]!
If anyone fancies a quick walk-around you can see photo's of my workspace in Ron's gallery.

I used to use the spare bedroom as a hobby room but when my wife fell pregnant,we had to find some extra space. So she suggested that we buy a little shed for the garden where I could do my hobby without disturbing wife and baby with compressor noise and paint fumes![:0] As it turned out, I ended up with what you see on the gallery.Approve [^] From start to finish, it took about 5 days off work to complete. It was a big project, but well worth it.
There is lots of natural light, I have 3 workbenches, a seating area with t.v. and music centre,shelves to display my kits and stack my books and mags on. It's got it's own electricity and lighting supply and all the walls are insulated to keep me warm in the British winterEvil [}:)]!
But best of all, last week my best mate gave me a bar fridge that fits snugly under one of my workbenchesBig Smile [:D]
That's right,paints in one box-beer's in another!!Tongue [:P]

If only I did'nt have to go to work-I could spend months in there!Big Smile [:D]

Hope you like the photo's,

Darren.Wink [;)]
Regards, Darren. C.A.G. FAA/USNFAW GB
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Posted by Wolfp on Thursday, August 7, 2003 1:36 PM
QUOTE: but when my wife fell pregnant
...LOL, must have been something in the water Big Smile [:D]

J.B. http://photobucket.com/albums/a303/jbrunyon/

    

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Posted by djmodels1999 on Thursday, August 7, 2003 3:51 PM
There you go, Tango1



Seeing yours is actually what made me create this thread. It's mightily impressive!
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Posted by TANGO 1 on Thursday, August 7, 2003 4:43 PM
Okay........Wolfp. Now I get itBig Smile [:D]Big Smile [:D]Big Smile [:D]LOL!
Domi, thanks for putting the photo on the forum for meSmile [:)] and your kind words,much appreciated. Your area looks very well organised-I wish I could say the same about mine at the moment!Clown [:o)]

Later,

Darren.Wink [;)]
Regards, Darren. C.A.G. FAA/USNFAW GB
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Posted by coldwar68 on Thursday, August 7, 2003 4:48 PM
That is a shed!!? Awesome workplace! I never would have guessed. Good work! Big Smile [:D]

Jerry

I can picture in my mind a world without war, a world without hate. And I can picture us attacking that world, because they'd never expect it. -Jack Handy

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Posted by Anonymous on Friday, August 8, 2003 7:34 AM
You guys are all WAY too organized :D

really though, I wish I had a proper place to work in the mean Ohio Winter. My Garage is not insulated, and I have to share it with boxes, bikes, lawnmowers and stuff. My workspace is barely functional at best. I'm glad for you guys.
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Posted by Anonymous on Friday, August 8, 2003 8:32 AM
Where are all the stains from paint and glue spills? How can you find anything in all that organization?...You need to throw some stuff around and mess up the joint a bit Smile [:)].

Darren


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Posted by Wolfp on Friday, August 8, 2003 9:23 AM
For those of you looking for cheap, sturdy furniture, I think the government sells off its old stuff. Think there is a website somewhere, I'll have to look for it. When you get replacement furniture, as an employee of this fine institution, it does not simply get destroyed, no, it gets turned in and resold or redistributed (I know a lot of contractors buy this stuff). I am talking about large sturdy metal desks and workstations with drawers, benches, and shelving. This stuff is superb stability wise...feng shui and aesthetics, eh...you cant have everything. For those of you living near bases, every now and again DRMO will announce a sale or auction. It is very much worth your while to check it out, you can get some great furniture for a pittance and be the first kid on your block to own an official US Government piece of furniture. Who knows, you may find somebody famous has inscribed their name in the top with a K-Bar Big Smile [:D]

J.B. http://photobucket.com/albums/a303/jbrunyon/

    

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Posted by Wolfp on Friday, August 8, 2003 9:59 AM
try this link:

http://www.gsa.gov/Portal/content/offerings_content.jsp?contentOID=119557&contentType=1004

J.B. http://photobucket.com/albums/a303/jbrunyon/

    

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Posted by Anonymous on Friday, August 8, 2003 10:00 AM
A little off the topic, but Wolf's advice about DRMO is quite sound. They don't just sell furniture, either. I've seen PC's, electronic test equipment, athletic equipment, anything that you can imagine is there. Try to find a place where you can find an oscilloscope for $20!

demono69
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Posted by Wolfp on Friday, August 8, 2003 10:24 AM
Heh...it is a little off topic aint it? Sorry DJ didnt mean to sidetrack your post. When it started branching into organization I made a giant leap. Black Eye [B)]

J.B. http://photobucket.com/albums/a303/jbrunyon/

    

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Posted by wibhi2 on Friday, August 8, 2003 10:39 AM
My happy mess. It's a 6' X14' "loft" (mechanical /storage/laundry) sandwiched between my first and second floors.


The work area is lit by 2 MR-16's (quartz halogen), I have a 300w quartz halogen light attached to the underside of my desk to find those pesky parts that fall to the floor.

that's my AB station by the window with another 300 w halogen light stuck up in the pipes. My wife all but refuses to go in here and can't understand how I find things. Then again, she sez my daughter is just like me.

I don't understand - LOL
3d modelling is an option a true mental excercise in frusrtation
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Posted by Anonymous on Friday, August 8, 2003 12:49 PM
Wow, very impressive guys. Especially Darren (Tango 1). That's a beauty of a 'bench'. I'm taking notes because I have a special 'opportunity' to rebuild my workarea. Moved into a new house and the basement is totally undeveloped. My new workarea will likely be my modelling 'project' for the next several months!

Murray
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Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, August 9, 2003 10:21 AM
Seeing that I am not the only one with a disorganized (read : messy !) work area, I'll share my work bench with you. Since I do a lot of Photoshop "digital dogfights," I would be remiss in not including that also.Can you tell which gets more use ?
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Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, August 9, 2003 10:33 AM
You forgot the "picture on monitor is simulated" disclaimer.
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Posted by Anonymous on Saturday, August 9, 2003 12:38 PM
Yes, the monitor pic is one of my living room. Way too much glare off the glass when lighting the room. I didn't want people's eyes to be drawn to the reflection. (I can hear my photo instructor now . . .)
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Posted by SNOOPY on Saturday, August 9, 2003 2:27 PM
I like the idea for a garden shed for a work shop. Does anyone have any idea how to insulate and get power out to one? I know this is getting of the conversational path but my wife is buggin for me to move my modelling stuff. I cannot blame her I took over our family room for both plastic and r/c airplane modelling along with drawing and painting on a big drafting table. I would use the basement but that is in the process of a train layout. Maybe I have too many hobbies. A shed would be perfect but I would have to insluate it and run power. Upstate New York can get pretty cold from January to March (much snow and ice).
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Posted by wibhi2 on Saturday, August 9, 2003 9:17 PM
Insulating one is easy. Either batt (pink or yellow fiberglass) insulation or 1" rigid (dense styrafoam) insulation between studs - both would be available from your local building supply.
Then cover the walls with sheet rock or 1/2" thk wood panelling - your choice. Make sure that you put wood grounds between the studs so that you'll have something solid to attach shelves to.

For electrical, you'll probably have to run a new line (underground in a sealed conduit is best IMHO- avoid running it near your septic system if you can) from your panel or meter - Get an electrician
3d modelling is an option a true mental excercise in frusrtation
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Posted by wibhi2 on Saturday, August 9, 2003 9:23 PM
Insulating one is easy. Either batt (pink or yellow fiberglass) insulation or 1" rigid (dense styrafoam) insulation between studsand rafters - both would be available from your local building supply.
Then cover the walls with sheet rock or 1/2" thk wood panelling - your choice. Make sure that you put wood grounds between the studs so that you'll have something solid to attach shelves to.

For electrical, you'll probably have to run a new line (underground in a sealed conduit is best IMHO- avoid running it near your septic system if you can) from your panel or meter - Get an electrician
3d modelling is an option a true mental excercise in frusrtation
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