Workshop

[Paul TParticipant @pault84577]

Dear all

We all have a workspace into which we retreat to create our models so lets share views of our workshops.

I will post my photos later.

Paul

[ashley needhamParticipant @ashleyneedham69188]

Paul. Great idea. Once I tidy up and strategically place a few choice models on the bench, remove any non-politically correct or sexist calendars , get the wife to hoover up the wood shavings and add a few MB magazines on the side, I will take a picture.   Ash.

[neil hpParticipant @neilhp]

so Ash, knowing what wives are like for tidying their hubby’s workshops, I presume you’ll be posting your pics, errr welll……when hell freezes over……eh!

[Paul TParticipant @pault84577]

Good morning Ashley and Neil

Just like you I decided to spring clean the workshop before I took any photos and it was a good excuse to have a proper clear out so I spent most of the day on it, I polished the bench mounted power tools and sprayed them with WD40, hovered the dead files out of the strip lights and even cleaned the windows. Santa’s workshop could not have glittered any brighter.

I got the camera set up for the ultimate photo that included the bench, most of the bigger tools and the current model.

Then I tripped over my own feet, caught the tripod and the camera came crashing down onto the concrete floor….you would not believe how many small bits there are in a camera.

So the camera has been boxed up and sent back to cannon for repair and I feel such a fool by posting this thread and then being unable to put my photos in it…..

I got the idea from the Military Modelling site and some of their workspaces are very well kitted out there is even a view into Vinnies inner sanctum. 

Paul

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

That scenario would have made a good sketch for…………….. a Laurel and Hardy film!

Bob

PS …….My piccies coming soon

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Here`s my workshop…

Bob the Builder

[DuckyParticipant @ducky]

 And very nice too Bob

Ducky

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Got another room for boat storage!

…and is also the computer room

Bob the CAD

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

The Shipbuilding facility

Jeanie Deans at War under construction

Bob the Showman………………….

[neil hpParticipant @neilhp]

yeh Paul , Liar liar pants on fire! lol

My excuse for no photos is I’m right in the middle of fibre glassing a new mould for a new lifeboat and don’t want to get resin on the lense.he.he.

See I can tell ’em too.

[Paul TParticipant @pault84577]

Oh Neil

Not only have I smashed up my camera but you are now shaming me and Bob thinks I should write for a comedy show

Paul

[neil hpParticipant @neilhp]

a better script than most stuff on TV these days especially Brand and Ross,

Almost Dad’s Army stuff, that.

[Len OchiltreeParticipant @lenochiltree67043]

Hi Guys,

Well now that the Tea Leaves have seen what tools etc you have,you may not be supprised to get a nocturnal visitor,and I dont mean a bat!

Len  

[Paul TParticipant @pault84577]

Hello Len

Don’t be so pessimistic.

We are all bright enough to have adequate security to protect our precious tools and I don’t know about where you live but up here in the footballer belt in Cheshire nocturnal visitors don’t wait to see what you have before trying to pay a visit they just arrive without warning.

Paul

[ashley needhamParticipant @ashleyneedham69188]

I only have a shed, albeit block-built..sniff sniff…no fancy carpets or heating…sniff sniff..(but a nice BIG bandsaw)

To be honest most of my boatbuilding is of the “workmate” kind..in the garden, although Shorty was mostly built on the dining room table (!) . Hence my modus operandi…different and simple.

The boats that live in the shed are…. top l-r…. Berengar`s german flying boat, HMS Argus (the stripy thing), HMS Jersey – in front of that a “bath” plastic Titanic, a purchase of the “had-to-have-it” kind made at the seaside….next row…Titanic, HMS Glorious, Turbinia part built loafing forlorn behind..Bottom row.. HMS Manchester and the superstructure for it. My two rubber band boats are in a rack behind the camera and the SRN4 prototype is propping up the workmate. Sorry, not very glam. Ashley

[Adrian SpencerParticipant @adrianspencer49589]

HI All,

 My workshop is currently the kitchen table so i wont be posting any pictures, good to see other peoples workshops though, maybe ill have something like your lots 1 day.

thanks

adie

[Adrian SpencerParticipant @adrianspencer49589]

well after mentioning to my wife about my plans to make a 1 metre long fireboat next year i got told not in the kitchen, so i had to clear some space for the new workshop, i have taken a picture, i will be making more space soon.

[Paul TParticipant @pault84577]

Nice one Adrian

It looks like a great space to build a model as you will be warm and dry with homebrew at your elbow all that is missing is a kettle and portable TV.

Keep us updated on the fireboat, which is one of my favourite models, is it going to be kit or scratch built?

Paul

[DuckyParticipant @ducky]

You lucky people!!

This is my workshop,but I’m told size isn’t everything !

This is why I’m not abell to do a plank and frame Bob !

Still its what you do with it ,is the point isn’t it ??

Ducky

[Bob Abell 2Participant @bobabell2]

Hello Duckie

Don`t tell me you haven`t got a vice and a pin drill?

Aziz is looking very nice these days…………….seen it in ……..Yahoo360……"PetersPlace"….it`s immaculately clean and tidy

Bob………..who likes `em mucky!

[DuckyParticipant @ducky]

  What do you mean Mucky Bob there is a vise on the right of the chair, that’s a mini one as well.!!!

This is why I only do kits,thats my excuse anyway !.

Ducky

[Adrian SpencerParticipant @adrianspencer49589]

Yeah its nice space although a tad cold as its the old coal sheds that were knocked into 1 long room.

 About the homebrew, just a shame that particular batch of lager in the barrel didnt work, smells like lager taste like water, on the other hand, just about where i was standing to take the picture is my homebrew wine which is fantastic, not sure that drinking a bottle of that while using a craft knife is a wise idea though.

 thanks adie

[Paul TParticipant @pault84577]

Show us your workshop

[David MeierParticipant @davidmeier28154]

It might not be up to the standard of your workshops, but you can’t drive yours down to the pond.  This is our home and my workshop combined. It is a 10.2 meter Nissan UD with a 12 litre diesel rear motor and running on a 12 ton sticker. We carry two canoes on top, they are on a motorised bogey that runs them down the back of the bus when we need them.

[David MeierParticipant @davidmeier28154]

This is were I am allowed to work when it is raining (which isn’t very often in NZ. Yeah right.) There are serious disputes over territory when it comes around to meal preparation time. Guess who always loses. On fine days I work under the awning with a workmate bench and picnic table.

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