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                        Armor Workbench

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                        wbill76
                        • Member since
                          July 2004
                        • From: Texas
                        Armor Workbench
                        Posted by wbill76 on Monday, July 19, 2004 8:16 PM
                        Not sure if this is the best place to post this topic, but here goes...

                        I've always wondered if armor enthusiasts have different modelling workspace needs than other modellers. When I used to work on aircraft, my paint inventory was much smaller and I needed a lot fewer tools/accessories, etc. Anyone else have this same situation? Am curious to see what other treadies workbench areas look like, so will start with posting a pic of my own. Nothing fancy, just some shelves and an old student type computer desk with a pullout keyboard tray.

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                        lizardqing
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                          July 2003
                        • From: Dahlonega, Georgia
                        Posted by lizardqing on Monday, July 19, 2004 8:24 PM
                        Nothing to speacial with mine. Just a big tool box with all my stuff and the kitchen table.
                        Chris The Scale Firehouse The Lizard's Workshop
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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Monday, July 19, 2004 8:35 PM
                        mines just a desk, kind of like yours but seems to be a lot messier
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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Monday, July 19, 2004 9:36 PM
                        Well My desk was purpose built as a model desk back in 87/88 cant really remember. but never got used as a model desk until a year ago when after 10 years of being out of it decided to get back into it . In the past year or so I have made a couple modifications to it floresent lamp,, Paper towel dispensor and a mount for both my air compressor and my dremel tool.
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                        tigerman
                        • Member since
                          March 2003
                        • From: Rain USA, Vancouver WA
                        Posted by tigerman on Monday, July 19, 2004 10:06 PM
                        Just an old computer desk with two shelves. At least it holds the toolbox and the paints.

                        http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y269/wing_nut_5o/PANZERJAGERGB.jpg

                         Eric 

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                        gringe88
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                        • From: ...Ask the other guy, he's got me zeroed-in...
                        Posted by gringe88 on Monday, July 19, 2004 10:07 PM
                        mines a big stack of sheet rock on top of some cinder blocks in the basement.
                        ====================================== -Matt
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                        Foster7155
                        • Member since
                          July 2003
                        • From: Pensacola, FL
                        Posted by Foster7155 on Monday, July 19, 2004 10:52 PM
                        wbill76,

                        I'm almost ashamed to post these pictures, but what the heck. My hobby room has changed quite a bit since I originally posted pictures. So here are some fresh shots.

                        First, the left side of the work space with my reference books, some dio supplies, and the mandatory entertainment device:



                        Then, to the right my paints, chemicals, and more dio supplies. On the wall is my peg board with AM parts, plastic, extra glues, etc:



                        Behind the workbench is a simple bookcase with my builds and all of my Verlinden, TankWorkshop, and other AM parts:



                        And last, but certainly not least is the stash closet:



                        Enjoy your modeling...

                        Robert Foster

                        Pensacola Modeleers

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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Monday, July 19, 2004 11:32 PM
                        Foster:

                        Ashamed?? How do you figure that!!

                        That's a great setup. Nice and clean/organized too!!

                        Murray
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                        Foster7155
                        • Member since
                          July 2003
                        • From: Pensacola, FL
                        Posted by Foster7155 on Tuesday, July 20, 2004 12:37 AM
                        Yeah, Murray. It is somewhat organized, but darn I'm a packrat, aren't I?

                        Enjoy your modeling...

                        Robert Foster

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                        ridleusmc
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                          July 2003
                        • From: Cincinnati, Ohio
                        Posted by ridleusmc on Tuesday, July 20, 2004 1:27 AM
                        that's the nicest closet I've ever seen!
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                        Anonymous
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                        Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, July 20, 2004 2:52 AM
                        Foster that is fantastic! Who cares if you are a packrat?

                        I want one like what you got!
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                        wildwilliam
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                          December 2009
                        • From: West Grove, PA
                        Posted by wildwilliam on Tuesday, July 20, 2004 7:07 AM
                        Foster has more AM than 3 LHS's !!!
                        yeah, we're jealous!
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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, July 20, 2004 7:14 AM
                        Dang Foster,,,,, and I thought my collection was big. Heck you probably got a bigger stash then one of my area hobby shops.
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                        wbill76
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                          July 2004
                        • From: Texas
                        Posted by wbill76 on Tuesday, July 20, 2004 8:46 AM
                        Can I come shop in your closet?Big Smile [:D]

                        Looks like an absolutely fantastic setup! The pic I showed is just one small corner of the room I work in...the rest of it is taken up with two computer desks and a storage closet (no modelling gear in there though). It's a combination office/hobby area and spares the kitchen table from much abuse.

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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, July 20, 2004 8:55 AM
                        Foster 7155Sign - Ditto [#ditto]with wbill do you take visa or even better C.O.D. ( someone has to ) I showed my wife she said I was not now or ever will be as big a packrat.
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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, July 20, 2004 8:58 AM

                        Spare room in my house serves me well. No carpet makes it easy to clean.

                        Tool box
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                        zokissima
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                          July 2003
                        • From: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
                        Posted by zokissima on Tuesday, July 20, 2004 11:51 AM
                        I just work in my basebent, but in topic with the thread, yes, I do notice now that with armour, I have a LOT more tools, and especially, paints. I guess it just comes with the territory. I believe that there is a lot more involved in building a nice piece of armour than an a/c, but that's just my opinion.
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                        Foster7155
                        • Member since
                          July 2003
                        • From: Pensacola, FL
                        Posted by Foster7155 on Tuesday, July 20, 2004 12:24 PM
                        Thanks to everyone for their kind comments. Some of my fellow club members have compared work areas and overall, it's a toss-up as to whether armor guys need more space. I'm really the only full time armor builder in the club. So there aren't any others to compare. However, most of the dedicated A/C modelers have smaller work benches. I'd be interested to see some more of the other armor work spaces out there.

                        Kenneth, I remember when you were putting your room together. It turned out excellent. I really like the low table next to the desk and your paint storage. Great job.

                        Enjoy your modeling...

                        Robert Foster

                        Pensacola Modeleers

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                        J-Hulk
                        • Member since
                          February 2003
                        • From: Tochigi, Japan
                        Posted by J-Hulk on Tuesday, July 20, 2004 12:40 PM
                        It's always nice to see other folk's workspaces!
                        Looks like everyone's got it going on!Big Smile [:D]

                        Coincidentally, I had just taken some pix of my "hobby area" a few days ago, since it was in a rare state of cleanliness. Tongue [:P]

                        Here's a coupla pix:




                        When it's building time, I toss a cutting matt on the desk, and go to town. All my paints and hobby supplies are in tacklebox-like plastic containers that are stored under the desk until needed. I also have a fold-out table that's exactly the same height as this desk, which acts as an extension for larger projects. The set of drawers under the left side of the desk is on wheels, so it can also slide out and act as somewhat of an extension.

                        I'll definitely be using all those extensions when the big 1/16 T-34, Tiger I, and Tiger II kits get the call to come down from their shelves in the closet!
                        ~Brian
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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Tuesday, July 20, 2004 12:50 PM
                        I think armor guys use more space because of the extras like diorama building... which is the purpose of the low table in the middle of the room. I refuse to do dio work on my workbench... proper.

                        J-Hulk... i understand my photo was taken 2 days after i finnished it... before any work was done... rest confident that it doesn't look like that now...
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                        tigerman
                        • Member since
                          March 2003
                        • From: Rain USA, Vancouver WA
                        Posted by tigerman on Wednesday, July 21, 2004 12:15 AM
                        Impressive space you guys have. Since mine is in an oversized walk-in closet, I have to share with the treadmill and my wife's clothes. Disapprove [V]

                        http://i7.photobucket.com/albums/y269/wing_nut_5o/PANZERJAGERGB.jpg

                         Eric 

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                        J-Hulk
                        • Member since
                          February 2003
                        • From: Tochigi, Japan
                        Posted by J-Hulk on Wednesday, July 21, 2004 10:25 AM
                        QUOTE: Originally posted by tigerman
                        I have to share with the treadmill and my wife's clothes. Disapprove [V]


                        And she's not afraid of paint spatter?Wink [;)]
                        ~Brian
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                        Anonymous
                        • Member since
                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, July 21, 2004 10:41 AM
                        Holy cow, Brian! Don't you live in Japan, where space is at a premium? That seems like a lot of room for models. An entire Japanese family could live in there!

                        I am embarrassed to admit it, but I am an indolent person, and model while sitting on my bed. Yes, I am simply too lazy to sit at a desk and model. I have two bookcases near my side of the bed where I keep all my modeling stuff. I even paint on the bed! I even airbrush on the bed! [:0]

                        I am currently making a set of the RHPS rubber block treads for my Sherman, and if I tried to do that while sitting in a chair at a desk I would surely die. I sit at a desk for ten hours a day as it is.
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                        J-Hulk
                        • Member since
                          February 2003
                        • From: Tochigi, Japan
                        Posted by J-Hulk on Wednesday, July 21, 2004 11:18 AM
                        QUOTE: Originally posted by Larry_Dunn

                        Holy cow, Brian! Don't you live in Japan, where space is at a premium? That seems like a lot of room for models. An entire Japanese family could live in there!


                        I'm lucky to have a decent sized place. My apartment has two more rooms that size!
                        I'm constantly smacking my head into the doorways, though (they're all only about six feet high).

                        You're not that indolent, Larry! I too do a lot of work while sitting on the couch.
                        Any gluing or painting or heavy duty cutting or sanding gets done at the desk, but I often lounge in comfort while doing tedious things like cleaning and drilling Friul track links, or rummaging through the spares boxes looking for that "special piece."

                        Nothing wrong with that!
                        ~Brian
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                        wbill76
                        • Member since
                          July 2004
                        • From: Texas
                        Posted by wbill76 on Wednesday, July 21, 2004 11:34 AM
                        You should be comfortable doing what you enjoy! I too sit at a desk all day long and my wife thinks it's supremely ironic that I come home and do the same thing either in front of my computer or my modelling desk/workbench.

                        The difference is the chair. I have a totally different chair for working on models vs. being at the computer. The modelling chair has lumbar support and sturdy arms along with the adjustable height (I'm short to begin with) to insure a proper posture and all that. I used to use a regular chair but after working 8 hours one Saturday, my back and shoulders knotted up so bad that I went straight to Office Depot and got a good one.

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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, July 21, 2004 11:56 AM

                        How do you guys handle ventilation while airbrushing, especially when you have TVs and PCs so close to your work area?
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                        Foster7155
                        • Member since
                          July 2003
                        • From: Pensacola, FL
                        Posted by Foster7155 on Wednesday, July 21, 2004 12:58 PM
                        QUOTE: Originally posted by Nomaar


                        How do you guys handle ventilation while airbrushing, especially when you have TVs and PCs so close to your work area?


                        To be honest, I don't worry about it. I airbrush between once an four times a month - usually over a two or three day period - and overspray is very minimal. My room gets a good cleaning at least once every two weeks and that takes care of any surface grime that may have accumulated. As for the internal electronics, I would think that the two packs of cigarettes I smoke every day would have a far more detrimental effect than a small amount of overspray.

                        Enjoy your modeling...

                        Robert Foster

                        Pensacola Modeleers

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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, July 21, 2004 1:09 PM
                        I use the Dining room table but am thinking of moving to the floor, everthing seems to end up there anyway!
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                        Anonymous
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                          November 2005
                        Posted by Anonymous on Wednesday, July 21, 2004 2:04 PM
                        Here is my humble desk with all my goodies. No im serious.


                        Keep well.
                        Craig
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                        wbill76
                        • Member since
                          July 2004
                        • From: Texas
                        Posted by wbill76 on Wednesday, July 21, 2004 2:16 PM
                        Almost afraid to ask what the wheels on the ledge in the background are for, they are huge! Nice economical arrangement...I need to find a good container for my paints, been looking for something like that but haven't had any luck here locally.

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