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  • Member since
    May 2004
  • From: Kings Mountain, NC
I need your input
Posted by modelbuilder on Sunday, September 30, 2007 6:35 PM
I have finally moved to a house that allows me to have a hobby room. I am unsure how to design it. Can you guys give me some input on your designs? How big is your unbuilt kit stash?

  • Member since
    January 2006
  • From: California
Posted by SprueOne on Sunday, September 30, 2007 8:06 PM
Hobby Room.
That means to me something more than a table and chair.
I suggest a seated level table or desk for working at.
Also a stand at level work bench.
And of course, a lot of lights and natural light if you can get it. Does this room have windows?
A hobby room, lucky you!


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  • Member since
    January 2005
  • From: PA
Posted by daveinthehat on Sunday, September 30, 2007 8:14 PM

My room is the smallest room in the house. I have a few unbuilt kits in a closet. Most of my room is my workbench and tools.

Here's some pictures: http://public.fotki.com/DaveInTheHat/my_room/ 

  • Member since
    January 2006
  • From: California
Posted by SprueOne on Sunday, September 30, 2007 8:25 PM
Wow, that's an awsome build room!
I esp. like the the bench top machines bench and the spray booth with evacuator duct out the window. I think I remember a thread of you making this, or was it someone else.

Edit: Hahah, I just spotted "Dave in the hat" !

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  • Member since
    November 2005
Posted by Anonymous on Monday, October 1, 2007 8:10 AM

Hi Modelbuilder!

First of all, you are a lucky ....... that you can afford a hobby room, enjopy it!

I would focus on lighting, lots of it and if you have to use lamps I recommend "day light" lamps. I bought a socalled "daylight" light bulp and it is the best (and cheapest) investment in my hobby since years.

If you can afford / manage I'd install lots of TL lighting, then you can work when you want (even when it is dark)

My stash....mmmm....please do not get me started! I have too much to be bothered counting.

  • Member since
    October 2007
  • From: Utah
Posted by Fish_Bulb on Saturday, October 6, 2007 11:25 PM
My hobby room consists of a small area on the floor that isn't cluttered. This isn't the best place to do this, my chiropractor can tell you all about it. But for me it is the most comfortable. I really need to get used to sitting at my desk. I use natural light during the day and as much interior light as I can get during the night. As for my kit stash, yesterday I think it hit 50 unbuilt kits. Some would say my collection reminds them of a beginner . Smile [:)]

Mike
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