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Modelers Lounge => Time to relax => Topic started by: coyotemagic on May 19, 2012, 09:13:24 AM
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We did this on another forum and it was a lot of fun and pretty interesting. Dekenba actually got this rolling by posting a photo of his desk on his "Pair of SE5a's" thread. Here's my little contribution to the home decor. A true testiment to my beloved bride's love and patience. The purpose of the cage is to keep our 19 month old grandson out and the flashlight in the lower right of the photo is for rescuing parts from the carpet monster.
(http://i1022.photobucket.com/albums/af342/coyotemagic_photos/Hannover/DSC00842.jpg)
Show us wot yer workin' wit.
Cheers,
Bud
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Thanks Bud, looking at your photo it proves you are abviously a prisoner to modeling :)
Here's a photo of my work area, mind you though, it is not always this neat and tidy.
Des.
(http://www.ww1aircraftmodels.com/work%20area%20x%204.jpg)
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...some would say suspiciously neat. We want an in action shot!!!!
Steve
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I'm blessed with a large work/storage room which is on the lower level of our house. Known as my "Fortress of Solitude". :)
From one end.
(http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/elarson1123/MyShop2_050410002.jpg)
From the other end.
(http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/elarson1123/MyShop_050410002.jpg)
Main work table. The pegboard came with the place. :)
(http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/elarson1123/MyShop_050410008.jpg)
Painting table.
(http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/elarson1123/MyShop_050410003.jpg)
Airbrush area with spray booth which vents out the window through a removable panel.
(http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/elarson1123/MyShop_050410004.jpg)
The booth also doubles as a photo box for taking pictures used in my Airfix Model World articles.
(http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/elarson1123/P6220019.jpg)
Back corner with paint storage drawers and book shelves.
(http://i245.photobucket.com/albums/gg61/elarson1123/MyShop_050410005.jpg)
Cheers,
Eric
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Your making me cry guys :'(......I wish I had at least a table ::)
Some great spaces - esp yours Eric!!
Andrew
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Bloody hell Eric!
separate paint & airbrush tables?
Wow. Impressive set up, my friend.
Here is my desk:
(http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u451/Dekenba/DeskPic.jpg)
Here is my dedicated paint station:
(http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u451/Dekenba/DeskPic.jpg)
And this is my airbrush control centre.
(http://i1068.photobucket.com/albums/u451/Dekenba/DeskPic.jpg)
Note the special arrangement for controlling fumes, just above the desk.
We in Wales also refer to them as "windows".
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Heres my man cave.
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and perhaps a few more of my machining equipment.
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Here's my modest set up
(http://i1234.photobucket.com/albums/ff404/specialops1/S1050004.jpg)
(http://i1234.photobucket.com/albums/ff404/specialops1/S1050002.jpg)
(http://i1234.photobucket.com/albums/ff404/specialops1/S1050001.jpg)
(http://i1234.photobucket.com/albums/ff404/specialops1/S1050003.jpg)
tonyb
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Modelmaker - that's a professional looking set up, I'm guessing that you use that lot for your living?
Tony - I see you are really into WWI British fighters!
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Hi Dekenba not so much these days. I have a pocher
Kit building service and I also scratchbuild automotive subjects as
Well as make wire wheel sets to order but I'm now
Forcing myself to slow down some what!
These days I just build my own stuff and a small amount of
Commission work.
Sean
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Your making me cry guys :'(......I wish I had at least a table ::)
Some great spaces - esp yours Eric!!
Don't sweat it Andrew. I used my basement workshop years ago for my modelling but found that I was missing alot of family interaction. I decided to move upstairs to the kitchen table for everything but airbrushing, which I still do in the shop. I have everything pretty mobile so I can carry my stuff upstairs in three trips each morning and I take it all back before supper. Sure, it's a bit of a pain in the posterior but now I can talk to the rest of the family while I work away at the table.
(http://i331.photobucket.com/albums/l474/ChrisJohnson56/Workspace-19May12.jpg)
Cheers,
Chris
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I'm the same as Chris, I keep all my bits and bobs in the study, then I move to the kitchen worktop for doing all my work.
Cheers
Pete.
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Man, those are some tidy workstations. When I saw Bud’s I was thinking that maybe a good way to possibly keep critters off the workbench. Then I read the text. Apologies to the grandson Bud.......... :-[
Paddy
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Im thinkin the fence is for keeping the modeller IN. Those are some great set ups guys. very organized - but CAMAAAANNNN lets see them mid project!!!!!
Steve
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i am low key.. just a few storage boxes and I place it all on the dining room table when i am working on a model.
I airbrush in my Garage..
hoping to move in the next 2 years and if I do i will have a room for Both Model building and my Fly Tying... ;)
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Those are some great set ups guys. very organized - but CAMAAAANNNN lets see them mid project!!!!!
In my case Steve, the beauty of setting up and down everyday means that I keep everything cleaned up and organized. And before anyone asks, yeessss, I'm a rather regimented individual. ;D
Cheers,
Chris
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As requested by Steve here's mine this morning in the "mid-project" phase of a WNW Albatros DV build.
I converted a second hand roll top computer desk to a model desk for several reasons. Mostly limited space in the den, a means to shut the doors on visiting Grandkids, and as a concession to my "Good Wife" who likes the clutter to go away when there's someone visiting.
(http://i1141.photobucket.com/albums/n583/lcarroll1/IMG_1560.jpg)
Due to the limited work space i have to clean up and re-organise every session, like Chris that doesn't bother me as I too am a "regimented " type of Guy. 37 years in uniform does strange things to you.
Note also the big light and mini vacuum for retrieving lost parts from the dreaded floor monster.
(http://i1141.photobucket.com/albums/n583/lcarroll1/IMG_1566.jpg)
The pedestals hold all my spare paints and tools etc. and I do my airbrushing in the shop portion of the garage. With the exception of our Desktop Computer the room is mine (I built a beautiful big model "cave" downstairs which, on completion, immediately became the "Quilting Room". If you wonder about how that could happen, since I don't do Quilting, just think about it for a second or two.)
The rest of the room holds my books and models close at hand, some inspirational art versions of Bishop's "mounts" etc, and a few momentos of the good old days.
(http://i1141.photobucket.com/albums/n583/lcarroll1/IMG_1559.jpg)
Should we move, I'd like a set up where there's a little more horizontal area to work on and scatter some reference material about.
There must be dozens of other approaches out there; out with them as I always get an idea or two from this sort of thread.
Cheers,
Lance
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Good set up and the in action even looks fairly organized...along with the big cup o Tims!!!!
Steve
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Well Steve, here's my work bench while I am in the middle of attaching the rigging to my Voisin, my fishing line is to the right, my rigging tools to the left and the CA in front of me, this is about as messy as my work bench ever gets.
Des.
(http://www.ww1aircraftmodels.com/bench%20action%20x%201.jpg)
(http://www.ww1aircraftmodels.com/bench%20action%20x%202.jpg)
(http://www.ww1aircraftmodels.com/bench%20action%20x%203.jpg)
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Well Steve, here's my work bench while I am in the middle of attaching the rigging to my Voisin, my fishing line is to the right, my rigging tools to the left and the CA in front of me, this is about as messy as my work bench ever gets.
Des.
(http://www.ww1aircraftmodels.com/bench%20action%20x%201.jpg)
(http://www.ww1aircraftmodels.com/bench%20action%20x%202.jpg)
(http://www.ww1aircraftmodels.com/bench%20action%20x%203.jpg)
Now I know how you turn out such great results, Des. My workspace wasn't as clean as this before I opened the first tin of paint!
Nice set up, and a great layout profile for my next setup if I get there.
Cheers,
Lance
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Good set up and the in action even looks fairly organized...along with the big cup o Tims!!!!
Steve
Only a fellow Canuck would have noticed the cup..................it's the "Canadian way".
Cheers,
Lance
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Theres always time for model airplanes.......
Steve
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Hi, All,
I'm in the basement as well, but I'm comfortable. An old office desk provides lots of work space and loads of storage for extra paints, tools, turntables and such. The stacking unit on the desk is older than I care to recall, but it keeps all of the usual tools, glues and parts collection close to hand. I built the paint booth on the left, which vents outside using a dryer hose and plywood mounting panel. Off-camera right is an old cabinet that houses all of my reference material, magazines, and decal binders (three of them: anyone need a replacement sheet?? :D). All in all, a neat place to bash the plastic!
(http://i241.photobucket.com/albums/ff205/29selley/DSC_0019-3.jpg)
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Trackpad,
You have a great little cave there, I really like the combo Spray Booth/Paint Storage idea, neat!
Cheers,
Lance 8)
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Now what I notice about most of you guys is that you all have a nice comfy chair at your workstations, myself, I prefer to stand when I'm modelling.
Cheers
Pete.
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My workspace is a permanent nightmare, I work off the rule that the time spent cleaning up is time not spent building models. (which is certainly faulty.)
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Here’s my workstation located in a corner of the workshop in mid project. The project must be picked up at the end of my work time as my squadron mates, cats, would think its all something I left for their play time. ::)
(http://i141.photobucket.com/albums/r67/pats_album/IMG_1064.jpg)
To the right end of the work bench, out of the picture, is my paint booth that exhausts to the outside. A must have in the not to gentle winters we have here. ;)
It serves me well. :)
Paddy
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Good set up and the in action even looks fairly organized...along with the big cup o Tims!!!!
Steve
Only a fellow Canuck would have noticed the cup..................it's the "Canadian way".
Cheers,
Lance
Lance,
Not quite so my old friend someone Married to a Canadian would notice too. Great coffee by the way ,always our first stop when going home again. As a side note both my wife Cheryl and I gratuated High School in Calgary way back two days after the dawn of time.
Highest Regards Eh,
Gregory Jouette
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Nice set up Paddy, the natural light is something I wish I had.
Steve
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my workstation aka the kitchen table ;)
(http://i1049.photobucket.com/albums/s383/bullgill67/Picture033Small.jpg)
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Nice set up Paddy, the natural light is something I wish I had.
Steve
Thanks Steve. There is another big double window just to the left of the workbench also. That's where my squadron mates love to sleep in the sun. :)
Paddy
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Good set up and the in action even looks fairly organized...along with the big cup o Tims!!!!
Steve
Only a fellow Canuck would have noticed the cup..................it's the "Canadian way".
Cheers,
Lance
Lance,
Not quite so my old friend someone Married to a Canadian would notice too. Great coffee by the way ,always our first stop when going home again. As a side note both my wife Cheryl and I gratuated High School in Calgary way back two days after the dawn of time.
Highest Regards Eh,
Gregory Jouette
Greg,
Ah, Calgary you say. I'm trying to convince my "Good Wife" that we need to move to that area if for no other reason then a warmer climate. Despite Global Warming we still get regular bouts of -40 or colder here and Winter basically runs for 5-6 months.
I initially thought the movie titled "No Country for Old Men" was about my life in Cold Lake, silly me!
So how does a Guy from "God's Country" on the Eastern seaboard have a Highschool Grad in Calgary Alberta in his past??
Cheers,
Lance
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Greg,
Ah, Calgary you say. I'm trying to convince my "Good Wife" that we need to move to that area if for no other reason then a warmer climate. Despite Global Warming we still get regular bouts of -40 or colder here and Winter basically runs for 5-6 months.
I initially thought the movie titled "No Country for Old Men" was about my life in Cold Lake, silly me!
So how does a Guy from "God's Country" on the Eastern seaboard have a Highschool Grad in Calgary Alberta in his past??
Cheers,
Lance
Lance,
Heck I've lived all over the world my friend. First as a Navy brat then later as a Mobil Pipeline brat. My Dad was transferred to Mobil Oil Canada in the early 70's to Calgary. That's how I got my H/S Grad in Calgary and more importantly met my future wife. I left Calgary shortly after grad and headed South back to Texas for my Freshman year at the University Of Texas in Austin. The rest is history as they say.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette
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Greg,
Good choice in upbringing; I too grew up a Navy Brat. A military calling was never in doubt and, as you say, the rest was history.(My Father, however, never did understand nor forgive my decision to go Airforce.) Small world, if you havn't been back Calgary"s size and development would no doubt shock you.
Cheers,
Lance
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I'm the same as Chris, I keep all my bits and bobs in the study, then I move to the kitchen worktop for doing all my work.
Cheers
Pete.
Having seen the quality of builds that come off of your kitchen worktop Pete, I'd say it's been no hindrance to you!
Cheers,
Chris
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Greg,
Good choice in upbringing; I too grew up a Navy Brat. A military calling was never in doubt and, as you say, the rest was history.(My Father, however, never did understand nor forgive my decision to go Airforce.) Small world, if you havn't been back Calgary"s size and development would no doubt shock you.
Cheers,
Lance
Lance,
We travel up to Calgary yearly and Cheryl was up there serveral times a year solo untill her Father's passing this winter. We likely won't be back as often now,but with family in Edmonton and Fort McMurry we'll certainly go back again. Your 100% correct if I hadn't been back to Calgary regularly I certainly would be shocked. I seem to remember Calgary only have a population of 450,000 in the 70's jeez must've better than doubled by now.
Highest Regards
Fellow Navy Brat
Gregory Jouette
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Greg,
Sorry to hear of your Father in Law's passing. If you are planning a trip to Edmonton or close by I'd be honored to buy you a coffee (Or a good "dram") as I travel there often and always look for an excuse to get to the LHS. I'm hoping to make it down on the 01 June for an IPMS Show, if only to "look".
All the Best,
Lance
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I'm the same as Chris, I keep all my bits and bobs in the study, then I move to the kitchen worktop for doing all my work.
Cheers
Pete.
Having seen the quality of builds that come off of your kitchen worktop Pete, I'd say it's been no hindrance to you!
Cheers,
Chris
Thanks Chris, I just hope to continue and improve.
Cheers
Pete.
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Mine is the study/library, here shown in a atmospheric light, lol
(http://i686.photobucket.com/albums/vv223/ta152h/IMG02262-20120521-2226.jpg)
Regards :)
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I travel there often (Edmonton) and always look for an excuse to get to the LHS.
It sounds as though you're in the same position as I am Lance. Having to internet shop for just about everything hobby related.
Cheers,
Chris
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Mine is the study/library, here shown in a atmospheric light, lol
(http://i686.photobucket.com/albums/vv223/ta152h/IMG02262-20120521-2226.jpg)
Regards :)
Had to study that one for a while, David, just to figure out where I was, exactly. I'm a little slow.
Cheers,
Bud
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I travel there often (Edmonton) and always look for an excuse to get to the LHS.
It sounds as though you're in the same position as I am Lance. Having to internet shop for just about everything hobby related.
Cheers,
Chris
I think it's about the same all over Chris, with the variety and cost of the Hobby's stuff from kits to the rest no one but the big warehouse type operations can afford a decent inventory, thus the I'net shopping which seems the normal. I find that when I get to Edmonton I still have to hit at least two of the shops to fill my list; even paints can be a problem. The best stocks I've seen were in Ontario, Ottawa to be exact. We visit usually once per year and hitting the LHS's is the hilite for me. I'm resisting my Wife's desire to move east, she has family there and it's a touchy topic to say the least. A battle I'll probably lose; know any good shops in the NOTL/St. Catherines area!?! :-\ :(
Cheers,
Lance
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I'm resisting my Wife's desire to move east, she has family there and it's a touchy topic to say the least. A battle I'll probably lose; know any good shops in the NOTL/St. Catherines area!?! :-\ :(
Cheers,
Lance
Sounds as though you might as well start packing boxes now. ;D When you make the move, maybe we'll hook up at a Tim's in St. Catharines as I have a sister living there.
Sorry, but I don't know of any shops down that way but I think NOTL is probably too upscale for a hobby shop. I'm east of Oshawa in the village of Newcastle. I do have one excellent shop nearby in Whitby but he only stocks a few biplanes from Eduard and Hobbycraft. Amazingly enough, in addition to a good selection of paint, he has an outstanding selection of AFV kits. The best I've seen in my humble opinion. Naturally, I only discovered the shop after I became enamoured with aeroplanes.
Cheers,
Chris
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Chris,
I'm not packing yet, still a faint hope as I'm a happy "Big Sky Country" kind of guy however further south is better. NOTL is pretty to visit, a little too upscale for my tastes as well though. At this (the "Golden Years" stage of my life) I could live anywhere I suppose as the work bench is where I'll be spending more time and location isn't a big factor in that regard. It would be nice to have a decent Hobby Shop closer then 3+ hours driving though!
Anyhow, hold that Tim's thought, coffee and comparing model notes would be grand. We won't be travelling east this year as our "Princess" is getting married in the Fall and the expected budget is just slightly less then Will and Kate's affair.......I've been known to drive 100 miles to have coffee with an old "Dog Cop" Buddy in the past. Nothing personal or profiling but Tim's of course for the donuts. ;) Come to think of it, I bought the coffees. (again!)
Cheers,
Lance :)
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Well, call me the messy one...I tend to clean the bench completely when I finish a project, and minor space clearing during a build. I've really never been able to avoid a mess whatever I work on! At any rate, here's my shop:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v608/maxwinthrop/shop/shop6.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v608/maxwinthrop/shop/shop5.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v608/maxwinthrop/shop/shop4.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v608/maxwinthrop/shop/shop3.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v608/maxwinthrop/shop/shop2-1.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v608/maxwinthrop/shop/shop1.jpg)
Of course, these aren't exactly real current. The bench right now is a complete disaster, and the stash corner is considerably messier...well in fact, EVERYTHING is messier!
Mike
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As it should be!!!
Steve
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Tim's of course for the donuts. ;) Come to think of it, I bought the coffees. (again!)
Cheers,
Lance :)
It's the only place for cop kibble. Of course you paid. We're a notoriously cheap bunch. ;D
Cheers,
Chris
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It must be tough to concentrate on a build Mike, when you have the stash staring you in the face.
Cheers,
Chris
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It must be tough to concentrate on a build Mike, when you have the stash staring you in the face.
Cheers,
Chris
I keep saying...so many models, so little time.
My wife keeps saying...what the hell am I going to do with all that crap if you die first!
Mike
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Isn't it funny how our stuff always ends up being "Crap" and their's
a"Prized Possession" ;D ;D ;D
Jim
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Isn't it funny how our stuff always ends up being "Crap" and their's
a"Prized Possession" ;D ;D ;D
Jim
Yeah. But then there is this cartoon:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v608/maxwinthrop/misc/SEX.jpg)
Make it a hobby shop, and this one is as applicable to me as it is to her...and yes, she's a quilter, and probably has more yards of fabric than I have models, decals, resin and books in my stash.
Mike
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Mike,
We have a lot in common, mine's a Quilter too. She has more in her stash then I do for sure. It's all in my Model Room.................let me explain!
A few years back I finished our downstairs reno with a beautiful purpose designed Model "Cave" just for me. Lots of natural light, off to the side in a quiet spot, beautiful. The day I finished it some quilt supplies got moved in "temporarily". Here is a photo of it 3 years later. The iron and board come in handy for tightening rigging and you should see the tiny little seat cushions I do in 1;32 for my builds on that nifty sewing machine.
(http://i1141.photobucket.com/albums/n583/lcarroll1/IMG_1577.jpg)
I should have posted this on Von Buckles "The things we do for love" thread but I wanted to share it with you to let you know how fortunate I am to have such a great dedicated Model Room like yours. Why, just recently, I got to stand in the doorway with a request for a sewing needle to make a CA applicator. I got the needle but was told not to enter as I might disrupt the pattern layed out on the very nice laminate floor. :o :(
On the good side, there's never any bad comments on my "junk"!!
Cheers,
Lance
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Lance, that is far to similar to the story of my man cave. Mine's in the attic, with very poor natural light. I worked on my models up there in a completely unfinished, un-insulated, un-acclimated space for about 4 years (and I live in Chattanooga TN. Temperatures varied between 30 degrees in winter and 120 in the summer, with about 3 weeks each in spring and fall that were comfortable).
I finally decided enough was enough, and finished out a 15' x 15' portion of the attic for my man cave. After I had the space framed, rocked and taped, THEN she tells me she'd like a corner to store some fabric. Had she told me that from the start, the framing stage, or even as I was rocking, I could have bumped out a few more feet into the attic and easily accommodated her fabric without chewing into my space.
Oh well, at least I don't have to dodge the ironing board! She just turned our dining room into her quilt studio. Good thing we were never big on dinner parties!
Mike
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I love this sort of thread. Here's my (still not finished yet), hobby room in my dungeon. I'm fortunate enough to live in a house that affords enough space for a dedicated hobby room, and I love that. (My space).
(http://i788.photobucket.com/albums/yy162/FokkerDrI/Workspace/091611001.jpg)
Immediately to my left was more space for an additional bench, built for a visitor/hobby pal, that joins me regularly for modeling sessions, (usually on Saturday nights). I took the liberty of editing out a couple of "the girls".
(http://i788.photobucket.com/albums/yy162/FokkerDrI/Workspace/0908074A.jpg)
The space seems to evolve constantly, with file cabinets, book shelves, phone, and computer/monitor all having been added over the last couple of years. (There's an additional five feet or so of space behind my bench.) If I ever get it finished, it'll be warm in winter, cool in summer (via flexible ducting I've added from furnace plenum), and bright, with a white ceiling to reflect light. My paint booth and model storage is in another portion of the dungeon (as is my sound isolated, de-coupled drum room), some of which is being reworked at this time.
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Isn't it funny how our stuff always ends up being "Crap" and their's
a"Prized Possession" ;D ;D ;D
Jim
To the extent that my stash is shut away in a small basement storeroom. It's odd that I can look at shelves upon shelves of kits and not find anything of interest to build, but as soon as start surfing my regular internet shopping sites, I always find another kit I just need to have.
Cheers,
Chris
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Nice set up Fokker boy. Mine is similar in that its in the basement and actually quite secluded. (I considered the Les Nessman masking tape walls defining my office space but then thought better of it) organization is my failing. Various flat surfaces always seem to fill up with heaps of stuff.
Steve
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Fokker Boy,
Very well laid out, lots of area to work on and everything close at hand.really like your set up.
Cheers,
Lance
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Isn't it funny how our stuff always ends up being "Crap" and their's
a"Prized Possession" ;D ;D ;D
Jim
To the extent that my stash is shut away in a small basement storeroom. It's odd that I can look at shelves upon shelves of kits and not find anything of interest to build, but as soon as start surfing my regular internet shopping sites, I always find another kit I just need to have.
Cheers,
Chris
Isn't that the truth. Ironically, the majority of kits presently residing in my pack rat area of the dungeon were all kits I assumed I'd build immediately, and some are now approaching twenty years old, yet I continued to buy more "stuff"! I’ve pretty much resolved lately though, to only seek out bargains, as well as limited run stuff that I know I’ll want to work on eventually. Something like a Tamiya 1:32 Mustang will simply have to wait until I’m in a much better financial condition, as grabbing one now (at full retail prices no less), borders on insanity.
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Nice set up Fokker boy. Mine is similar in that its in the basement and actually quite secluded. (I considered the Les Nessman masking tape walls defining my office space but then thought better of it) organization is my failing. Various flat surfaces always seem to fill up with heaps of stuff.
Steve
Same here; anything horizontal (other than the ceiling), draws "stuff", like horse poo draws flies.
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I thought I would slow down the buying when i moved to 1/32. Then that scale REALLY came back into vogue......I do try to limit myself though and find Im concentrating on reference material more than kits....usually...
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I thought I would slow down the buying when i moved to 1/32. Then that scale REALLY came back into vogue......I do try to limit myself though and find Im concentrating on reference material more than kits....usually...
I'm with you there brother; gathering AM is almost always practical, as so many companies cease operations, and/or their products become no longer available. As to books, I've always considered that to be a somewhat tertiary hobby of mine, and one that I'll continue to indulge, no matter if I ever build another model in my life or not.
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Tim's of course for the donuts. ;) Come to think of it, I bought the coffees. (again!)
Cheers,
Lance :)
It's the only place for cop kibble. Of course you paid. We're a notoriously cheap bunch. ;D
Cheers, Chris
"Cop kibble." Gotta love it! ;D
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Well, call me the messy one...I tend to clean the bench completely when I finish a project, and minor space clearing during a build. I've really never been able to avoid a mess whatever I work on! At any rate, here's my shop:
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v608/maxwinthrop/shop/shop6.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v608/maxwinthrop/shop/shop5.jpg)
(http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v608/maxwinthrop/shop/shop4.jpg)
Of course, these aren't exactly real current. The bench right now is a complete disaster, and the stash corner is considerably messier...well in fact, EVERYTHING is messier!
Mike
Wait a minute, is that a shop you live in... or have you made that many models?
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RB, I had to do a double take on your workspace......hard to believe with the mastery of your builds!!
Andrew
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Workspace looks like?
A Rubbish tip!
:'( :)
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Workspace looks like?
A Rubbish tip!
:'( :)
Ah, but look at the grand work that comes springing from such a place. ;)
Hope you'r getting nearer to unleashing that wonderful talent of yours mate.
Paddy :)
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Here's mine - half of the coffee table. I just lay a big piece of corrugated cardboard over it and kneel / sit in front of it.
Yours is the best workspace I've seen yet! It proves that you can work wonders with a basic setup. I remember doing much the same at the cottage. Nothing but a ceiling light, a box cutter, sandpaper, and dime store Testor enamels. A great way to spend a rainy day at the lake.
Not to be a killjoy but your setup gives me the impression that you haven't hit that 50yr old mark yet. If my experience is the norm, you'll be stiff as a board after kneeling at that table for an hour! :o You'll probably also find that as your eyesight begins to fade with age, a bright light will become a necessity . . . along with a chair. ;D Geez, this is just getting depressing. :P
Cheers,
Chris
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Here's my temporary workspace - living room table at the moment ::)
Wish I had a man cave or a shed..... :'(
(http://i1073.photobucket.com/albums/w381/whiteknuckles70/WW1%20Aircraft%20Forums/6c4b03e1.jpg)
Andrew
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lots of natural light though ;)
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Here's mine - half of the coffee table. I just lay a big piece of corrugated cardboard over it and kneel / sit in front of it.
Yours is the best workspace I've seen yet! It proves that you can work wonders with a basic setup. I remember doing much the same at the cottage. Nothing but a ceiling light, a box cutter, sandpaper, and dime store Testor enamels. A great way to spend a rainy day at the lake.
Not to be a killjoy but your setup gives me the impression that you haven't hit that 50yr old mark yet. If my experience is the norm, you'll be stiff as a board after kneeling at that table for an hour! :o You'll probably also find that as your eyesight begins to fade with age, a bright light will become a necessity . . . along with a chair. ;D Geez, this is just getting depressing. :P
Cheers,
Chris
Just badges of honor us more mature types ware. ;D ;D ;D Now where’s my walker. ;)
Paddy :)
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lots of natural light though ;)
Very true - and great ventilation as well when I open the doors to the deck :)
Andrew
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Reference Chris and Paddy's comments on "ROMS" (really old Modeller Syndrome) I suspect I've got most of you beat so don't worry, be Happy! I can't imagine kneeling for any more then a minute or two, would probably need help to get back up, there's no number nor strength of lights bright enough and I basically need the Optivisor to open the Kit box!
That being said there's no hobby I can imagine that would please me more. I recall the days when my entire Hobby was packed in a shoe box and I worked at the kitchen table when it was available, the kids were down for the night, and I had a few precious moments to myself. It was just as satisfying then as it is now, perhaps more so. I am truly amazed at the stunning quality of work that comes from simple and "spartan" work areas, a true compliment to the talent of the builders.
(and the Old Guy is going on and on again!)
Cheers,
Lance :) ::)
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Hallo, here is my workspace.
Up to Jan 2011 I had to share the kitchen table with the rest of my family, now I feel I am a really lucky guy, in the new house we had a free room because my wife's younger kid decided to go to Sydney for the University. That was not easy for us to accept (although it's a great opportunityhe had and he's doing very well) but a free room means Hobby space for both of us, and that's another positive side of the fact.
Here we go:
(http://www.andonio.it/model/postazione/postaz1.jpg)
(http://www.andonio.it/model/postazione/postaz2.jpg)
That's my showcase:
(http://www.andonio.it/model/postazione/vetrina1.jpg)
(http://www.andonio.it/model/postazione/vetrina2.jpg)
Made on my design by an handicraft who works with plexiglass,
By the moment it hosts also things I did not build (the egg is something I built)
Ciao
Antonio
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Trust me Antonio, as hard as it is when they fly the coup to attend university, it's even harder when they move back in after their education is completed. My youngest is well employed locally as a chemical engineer, but seems to have no sense of urgency to move to an apartment. I wonder if it has anything to do with his mom doing his laundry, cooking meals and packing his lunch everyday? ??? :o Don't get too comfortable in that hobby room. ;D
Cheers,
Chris
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And I'll add to Chris's comments regarding meals, laundry etc. .......................the absence of a landlord with his hand out for the Rent every month or so!
My Daughter still has a dedicated room (I call it the "monument") just in case...............??)
Cheers,
Lance
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Lance & Chris... Thanks for the warning... you opened my eyes...
Red Baron, you did the right thing but the kid isn't my son so I haave very limited decisional power (you know what I mean!!!)
::)
;D ;D ;D ;D ;D
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My son (29 years old) has just moved out of his former house and is now house hunting, so he has moved back with my wife and I, luckily we had a spare bedroom for him to move into leaving my dedicated model room untouched. My wife has just recently had an operation on her hand so guess who is doing all the cooking, cleaning, laundry etc for all three of us, damn, really cuts into my modeling time.
Des.
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You guys better watch out lest your kids do to you what I did to my parents - buy the house and kick them out :)
RB, I don't think Antonio realised you kicked your parents out, not your kids :)
I take it they retired to smaller digs?
My 21 year old step daughter left home a while ago (something about babysitting and having to set the table ::)) but her room became her younger sister's (sharing with her brother previously). So no 'hobby room' for me or my wife :'(
@Antonio - what is that egg?
@Des - hope your wife is recovering well
Andrew
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You guys better watch out lest your kids do to you what I did to my parents - buy the house and kick them out :)
RB, I don't think Antonio realised you kicked your parents out, not your kids :)
I take it they retired to smaller digs?
My 21 year old step daughter left home a while ago (something about babysitting and having to set the table ::)) but her room became her younger sister's (sharing with her brother previously). So no 'hobby room' for me or my wife :'(
@Antonio - what is that egg?
@Des - hope your wife is recovering well
Andrew
Yes I understood RB the other way round, I did not realize he kicked the parents out... uh hu... perhaps I should buy some weapons...
@Andrew, have a look here (http://mab.forumfree.it/?t=55579054) The egg is an experiment of mine, a couple of years ago my wife made so many decorated eggs to give to relations coming for lunch and I stole one egg pierced with holes to make decoration ribbons go through, I glued some o-ring shaped dry noodles on the holes and painted, then used some scrap elements I had in my scrap box and a couple of keys taken from an old control keyboards dismissed by my company, so I created a Interceptor fighter space egg.
The egg is part of a huge fleet that in 3019 was used to protect Earth from hostile creatures periodically attacking the Planet. They were drones, without any pilot, they were controlled from Earth based operators.
I had planned to make an ironic sci-fi diorama, I already have some astronauts and alien figurines and some drawings, but I have not enough time!
Ciao!
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As has been said "Be nice to your kids. They're the ones that pick your retirement home." Personally- Im leaving the house in a pine suit......
Steve
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Frankly, having both at home wasn't in my plans when I retired but when the economy slumped, people put off their retirements which isn't good for our young people looking for jobs. My daughter, at age 26, is a teacher but can only find supply teaching jobs currently, so that's put a damper on her lifestyle choices. My son is just 22, starting out with a good company as a chemical engineer, so he could move out but as I related below, why would he when he has it made here. I broached the idea of charging him rent but quickly withdrew that proposal when I received a withering glare from my wife! :o
Cheers,
Chris
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Chris,
I get the "withering glare", hopefully yours is delivered in silence; mine not so much when I last tried a similar approach. Thankfully they are all finally on their own (and I get to keep my part of the hobby space)
Cheers,
Lance :)
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Gee the stare I get has been well watered and healthy.......
Steve
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The work space !
(http://i477.photobucket.com/albums/rr135/KJGHenderson/Axial.jpg)
(http://i477.photobucket.com/albums/rr135/KJGHenderson/room.jpg)
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I like the Prop Galloway, nice touch!!
Andrew
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Very nice Ken, neat, tidy and airy, the prop gives a nice feel about the room.
Des.
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Thanks!
And the wife loves it! believe it or not talking her into having an old wood prop hanging in the den... wasn't a problem at all.... (not really in my work area, because it wouldn't fit) Hanging over the pool table ....
Ken
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Nice little corner you've got there, Galloway. Is it alway's so neat?
Mine is about the same area but usually looks like the proverbial bomb just went off in the middle of it.........
Cheers,
Lance
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Lance, you should see it now! This is a photo of it now just finished these two 1/72nd scale F4B-4s and finishing up two Matchbox P-12Es.... then it will look like the first photo all nice and clean again! LOL
(http://i477.photobucket.com/albums/rr135/KJGHenderson/Bomb.jpg)
(http://i477.photobucket.com/albums/rr135/KJGHenderson/F4b1.jpg)
(http://i477.photobucket.com/albums/rr135/KJGHenderson/F4b2.jpg)
(http://i477.photobucket.com/albums/rr135/KJGHenderson/Marine1.jpg)
(http://i477.photobucket.com/albums/rr135/KJGHenderson/Marine4.jpg)
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Very nice Yellow Wings Ken. Since building an interwar Devastator I'm hooked on these colour schemes so I'm interested in building one of these biplanes myself. I just need to luck into the Hasegawa 1/32 kit at a reasonable price, that ships outside the U.S. That seems to be the biggest hurdle to overcome.
Cheers,
Chris
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Ken,
Outstanding pair my friend especially in pre-war yellow wings.From what I can see they've really nice interior details too.I hope you'll post the P-12E's later on .
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette
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Ken,
Pleased to see that I'm sort of normal; your work area now is more closely matched to mine. Nice pair of F4B's: if any subject ever dragged me kicking and screaming out of WWI Builds it would no doubt be the USN machines of the between the wars period, if not this particular aircraft. So much colour, variety, and definitely very pretty aircraft!
Cheers,
Lance
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Thanks Guys.... I'll post photos of the P-12s when they are done ...............
Ken
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This is why I shouldn't work on more than one project at at time! :P
My bench comes down with a case of "Terminal Tool Creep". :(
Jim
(http://i480.photobucket.com/albums/rr169/Jim652/Fok%20DVIII/Bench003.jpg)
(http://i480.photobucket.com/albums/rr169/Jim652/Fok%20DVIII/Bench004.jpg)
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There are some interesting workspaces here! Here's my current set up. I'm renting a huge (650sq ft) cottage at the moment, so space is, shall we say, limited! My work desk is under the window on one side, the display cabinet and stash is on the other. OK, so I no longer have a spare chair, but I never used it....
(http://i1189.photobucket.com/albums/z424/Ian_Brand/001-23.jpg)
(http://i1189.photobucket.com/albums/z424/Ian_Brand/002-23.jpg)
(http://i1189.photobucket.com/albums/z424/Ian_Brand/003-19.jpg)
Ian
oh yes, and there's a suitcase in the bedroom with an unbuilt Airfix 1:24 Stuka and 1:12 Blower Bentley waiting for more space..... ;D
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The die cast WWI and Golden Wings collection pics after I got the basement finished about 18 months ago. I have a space 26 ft long by 13 feet wide tapering to 9 feet at the back where I built the big table on casters ( that is where I hide all those offensive boxes the wives hate) My kids are out of college and the basement was filled of junk so I took over 1/2. Collected die cast slowly for 20+ years but never had more than 4 to 5 on display somewhere in the house, books and prints all together now too.
(http://i769.photobucket.com/albums/xx336/KYUSHUJ7W/basementhanger.png) (http://i769.photobucket.com/albums/xx336/KYUSHUJ7W/ff.jpg) The desk behind the foos ball table is where I do my builds.
Now if I can just keep the dammed cats off my shelves !!!!!!
(http://i769.photobucket.com/albums/xx336/KYUSHUJ7W/nn.jpg)(http://i769.photobucket.com/albums/xx336/KYUSHUJ7W/ii.jpg)(http://i769.photobucket.com/albums/xx336/KYUSHUJ7W/hh.jpg)(http://i769.photobucket.com/albums/xx336/KYUSHUJ7W/oo.jpg)(http://i769.photobucket.com/albums/xx336/KYUSHUJ7W/p.jpg)(http://i769.photobucket.com/albums/xx336/KYUSHUJ7W/jjjjj.jpg)(http://i769.photobucket.com/albums/xx336/KYUSHUJ7W/bbb.jpg)
With the demise of C1 and Corgi being in a coma I've been buying kits and creating a stash the same the way I bought die cast over the years. When birthdays , fathers day and christmas roll around i always have a couple of ready made gifts for dad ;) Seems I missed out on a lot of WWI 1/48 kits over the years. I have some catching up to do. Some of you guys are pretty good with the wire rigging.
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Cool stuff, Ken. Won't be long before your own builds are sharing space with the die cast ships. That's quite a collection you have there.
Cheers,
Bud
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My kids are out of college and the basement was filled of junk so I took over 1/2.
I can relate to that. Both of mine are finished university and employed, but I still have a basement overflowing with their stuff. I haven't figured out how to circumvent SWMBO and fill a dumpster with their stuff. Chances are, I'd be the first thing dumped in the bin.
Cheers,
Chris
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The rest of my Hobby Room...... a couple of intruders have made their way in....... Not The Jet type...... LOL
A little messy but always is while I'm working on a project....
Ken
(http://i477.photobucket.com/albums/rr135/KJGHenderson/Room2.jpg)
(http://i477.photobucket.com/albums/rr135/KJGHenderson/Room1.jpg)
(http://i477.photobucket.com/albums/rr135/KJGHenderson/Room-1.jpg)
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My kids are out of college and the basement was filled of junk so I took over 1/2.
I can relate to that. Both of mine are finished university and employed, but I still have a basement overflowing with their stuff. I haven't figured out how to circumvent SWMBO and fill a dumpster with their stuff. Chances are, I'd be the first thing dumped in the bin.
Cheers,
Chris
Hi Chris
A friend solved this dilemma by putting the stuff into piles each week and calling his kids to come by and pick what they wanted with the knowledge anything left went to the Good Will charity drive after a two week deadline. He stuck to it and slowly reclaimed his space. I told my kids your mom and I are not your storage house but we still seem to have hung on to a few things for them.
The first picture was after weeks of clean out and a few coats of primer on the walls. Tough thing is that old 40+ year old black tile floor........drop a machine gun or other part on that and its tough to find. :'( The more I look at that table top covered with the model railroad grass the more I think it will make a great WWI airfield diorama base. Just have to get rid of that couch and foos ball table to make room for another table to hold those big die cast bombers resting there now and get some sturdy stands to put the smaller fighters on the bookcases in flying attitudes vs the ones on their gear.
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I evny some of you with your dedicated work stations .
I'm one who also has to use my kitchen/dining table in my apartment and make do with what I have.
I am fortunate that I do have a lot of closet space and shelving to store my supplies, sub assemblies etc.
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Galloway,
Just have to comment on your beautiful dogs; never had the breed (I've had German Shepherds forever) but that pair are absolutely magnificent. Also, you are obviously more clever then I; being a short hair breed the impact of a stray hair on your hobby is certainly less then what I deal with consistently (and presently I only have one.........dog that is).
Cheers,
Lance
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I've always wondered...Can you rig a 1/72 using dog hairs ??? Seriously!!
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I've always wondered...Can you rig a 1/72 using dog hairs ??? Seriously!!
For everyone here, if it's feasable I can help! The "mighty Thor" is blowing his winter coat at present and I'll ship the raw material free of charge! ;)
Seriously, don't know about dog hair however I have seen horse hair used on ship models in the past with nice results.
Cheers,
Lance
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Lance,
German Shepherd is a Great Breed also! My wife had one before we were married and said she was afraid of Doberman's when she met me ....... Now she thinks they are the kids...... I have owned 6 now, counting these two and one of those lived to be 19 years old .... very old for a large breed... I say she stuck around to make sure she trained Luger the male you see in the photo .... LOL
The Female (purple collar) is a rescue dog and she was very much abused ...broken ribs..starved and left in a dog crate, she also had swallowed a ball when she was rescued and had 8 inches of her intestine removed..... we finally just nursed her back to health..... after a three year fight ..... She's a happy Girl now! Her name is Renaissance or Ren
And Joe it wasn't always this way ...... way back when I remember sitting at the kitchen table working on my kits......
Ken
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The "mighty Thor" is blowing his winter coat at present . . .
Gee, isn't it kinda' early to doff the winter coat wayyyy up there? ;D
Cheers,
Chris
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The "mighty Thor" is blowing his winter coat at present . . .
Gee, isn't it kinda' early to doff the winter coat wayyyy up there? ;D
Cheers,
Chris
Nope........... we have Summer once a year here too, albeit only for four/five days!
Cheers,
Lance ;)
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Sure, your summers are short, but your summer days are sooo long. Don't you have something like 5 or 10 minutes of darkness each night this time of year? I mean, you're practically in the Arctic Circle, eh? (my wife's from northern Montana, so I've seen it first hand)
Cheers,
Bud
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Bud,
Sad but true, although not quite as bad as you say. The real sad part is that the reverse is true in the Winter; off to work in the dark, back home in the dark for months on end. Not too close to the Arctic Circle but close enuff! (Glad I don't work much anymore for sure.)
In the past I've driven 6-8 hours to hunt along the Montana border, not that far from our little piece of paradise and, in my experience, it's hard to tell the difference between the inhabitants of the two sides of the border; tough country, good old boys of like mind, and as I age, "no country for old men"!
Cheers,
Lance ::)
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Those triple 9 brushes can really get into small places cant they?.....
Steve