Andy J Posted October 10, 2021 Share Posted October 10, 2021 So in the middle of July I decided to down tools and build myself a new modelling room. This turned out to be a good idea i think as my old space had become simply too small and cramped for me to build effectively. With only one existing wall I set about the task of creating the new room and I have to say I've enjoyed every minute of the project although not building any kits for 3 months has been torture. Currently the room lacks character but that will change I'm sure over time and although I'm now in a position to build again i still have more organising and fettling to do in the future. The only negative event during the build was that the new spray booth i ordered from Benchvent arrived damaged and had to be returned so for the time being I'll have to use the old Sparmax booth until the replacement arrives. Here's a few pic's of the new room as of today but I'm still awaiting delivery of some paint racks and various pieces of wall art to hopefully bring it all together. So there we go hopefully I can start a wip on here sometime next week and actually use this room for what it was designed for. Thanks for looking back soon 🙂👍 21 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Marco F. Posted October 10, 2021 Share Posted October 10, 2021 Wow!!!! That's looking great Andy!!! Enjoy your new modelling room. Can't await your next WIP Marco F 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy J Posted October 10, 2021 Author Share Posted October 10, 2021 4 minutes ago, Marco F. said: Wow!!!! That's looking great Andy!!! Enjoy your new modelling room. Can't await your next WIP Marco F Thanks Marco I have to admit I'm quite excited to start building again and the bonus now is i can work through the winter in comfort. All I have to do is flick the heater on and the room will soon be toasty 😉👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stef N. Posted October 10, 2021 Share Posted October 10, 2021 That looks fantastic Andy. Clean, tidy and I would especially love a floor like that. And a chair on wheels. And plug sockets in a sensible place.😀👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy J Posted October 10, 2021 Author Share Posted October 10, 2021 4 minutes ago, Stef N. said: That looks fantastic Andy. Clean, tidy and I would especially love a floor like that. And a chair on wheels. And plug sockets in a sensible place.😀👍 Thanks Stef compared to my old work space I have to admit this is a vast improvement. The main problem i had before was warmth and space both of which I should have in abundance from now on 🙂👍 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted October 10, 2021 Share Posted October 10, 2021 That is a superb looking cave Andy - I can see a new career for you in home improvements....!! Don't forget some cutting mats to protect those lovely worktops! Can't wait to see the first build emerging from your new space! 4 minutes ago, Stef N. said: And plug sockets in a sensible place. Oh wouldn't that be nice - I've got one single socket about 3 inches off the floor and the other end of the room from my workbench...!! Great job Andy! Keith 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy J Posted October 10, 2021 Author Share Posted October 10, 2021 4 minutes ago, keefr22 said: That is a superb looking cave Andy - I can see a new career for you in home improvements....!! Don't forget some cutting mats to protect those lovely worktops! Can't wait to see the first build emerging from your new space! Oh wouldn't that be nice - I've got one single socket about 3 inches off the floor and the other end of the room from my workbench...!! Great job Andy! Keith Thanks Keith you must be a mind reader as I'm currently awaiting the arrival of my new cutting mat's from amazon 😀 👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jasper dog Posted October 10, 2021 Share Posted October 10, 2021 That as my old Gran would say is a "bobby dazzler", not envious in the least.... And a nice Mustang on display too! All the best young fella and happy modelling! Darryl 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy J Posted October 10, 2021 Author Share Posted October 10, 2021 14 minutes ago, Jasper dog said: That as my old Gran would say is a "bobby dazzler", not envious in the least.... And a nice Mustang on display too! All the best young fella and happy modelling! Darryl Thanks Darryl I appreciate your comment mate 👍. The Mustang was built many moons ago but although it's a little worn out and dusty it remains one of my favourite builds 🙂👍 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fnick Posted October 10, 2021 Share Posted October 10, 2021 (edited) Not. Jealous. At. All...😋 Really nice room Andy. Lovely setup. Plenty of room for expansion too. That empty wall is crying out for a display cabinet. Just a small one mind you. Enough space for a 100 models or so should do nicely! 🤣🤣🤣 Nick Edited October 10, 2021 by Fnick 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy J Posted October 10, 2021 Author Share Posted October 10, 2021 13 minutes ago, Fnick said: Not. Jealous. At. All...😋 Really nice room Andy. Lovely setup. Plenty of room for expansion too. That empty wall is crying out for a display cabinet. Just a small one mind you. Enough space for a 100 models should do nicely! 🤣🤣🤣 Nick You know me too well Nick 😂👍. I have plans to display my finished builds mate but first I need my canvas centrepiece 😉👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted October 10, 2021 Share Posted October 10, 2021 1 hour ago, Fnick said: Enough space for a 100 models or so should do nicely! For a year or two.... 🤣 K 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy J Posted October 10, 2021 Author Share Posted October 10, 2021 2 minutes ago, keefr22 said: For a year or two.... 🤣 K Oh so I'm going to slow down then 😂👍 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted October 10, 2021 Share Posted October 10, 2021 Touché....!! 🤣 K 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spiny Posted October 10, 2021 Share Posted October 10, 2021 Looks a very nice modelling cave, a good project to have completed and looks as though you have all you need. But..... I don't believe it's yours, it's obviously just some pictures taken from a magazine or something. How can I be sure? Well, there's only 3 models in there 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy J Posted October 10, 2021 Author Share Posted October 10, 2021 38 minutes ago, Spiny said: Looks a very nice modelling cave, a good project to have completed and looks as though you have all you need. But..... I don't believe it's yours, it's obviously just some pictures taken from a magazine or something. How can I be sure? Well, there's only 3 models in there 😂😂👍,there's a load more finished models in there inside the cupboards for now however over the next few weeks they will appear in there final positions i just haven't got round to it yet. Now I need to find another magazine which shows more than 3 models 🤔 😉👍 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stef N. Posted October 10, 2021 Share Posted October 10, 2021 Have you decided which will be the first kit to Christen your room? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy J Posted October 10, 2021 Author Share Posted October 10, 2021 39 minutes ago, Stef N. said: Have you decided which will be the first kit to Christen your room? That's a great question Stef and originally I had my mind set on a Lancia Delta. However since then I've considered all sorts of cars including a Lamborghini Aventador, a Countach,Rothmans Ford Escort, a load of different Ferraris another Lancia 037,Lancia Stratos etc etc. So the short answer is.....well....I don't have a clue atm mate...but I plan to start a wip on Thursday so I guess I need to get my finger out 🙂👍 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keefr22 Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 Just not that ship please.....!! 🤣 K 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy J Posted October 11, 2021 Author Share Posted October 11, 2021 1 hour ago, keefr22 said: Just not that ship please.....!! 🤣 K That ship ......that ship !!!! Avast ya landlubber proper nautical terms only please when referring to my future fine seafaring vessel 🙂. The build you're referring to which is known as Project Bigboatthingywithgunsstickingout will hopefully turn up on the bench in the new year when she's due a refit till then she sits in port awaiting my arrival 🙂👍 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbdesignart Posted October 11, 2021 Share Posted October 11, 2021 17 hours ago, Andy J said: Thanks Marco I have to admit I'm quite excited to start building again and the bonus now is i can work through the winter in comfort. All I have to do is flick the heater on and the room will soon be toasty 😉👍 You can actually afford to have the heating on. WOW 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy J Posted October 11, 2021 Author Share Posted October 11, 2021 6 minutes ago, mbdesignart said: You can actually afford to have the heating on. WOW Yes indeed I can thanks to careful forward planning 😉. The room is 3M x 3M and super insulated with underfloor heating. The heater is suitable for rooms up to 9Mx9M so if my calculations are correct I will only need the heater on for a couple of minutes per session . Gets rather chilly around here in the winter so better to be safe than an ice cube 🙂👍 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kitkent Posted October 12, 2021 Share Posted October 12, 2021 Underfloor heating,that's luxury! As they used to say in Monty Python.........Chris. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy J Posted October 12, 2021 Author Share Posted October 12, 2021 6 hours ago, Kitkent said: Underfloor heating,that's luxury! As they used to say in Monty Python.........Chris. So Chris are you suggesting I name the new cave "Fawlty Tower's" 🤔 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andy J Posted October 12, 2021 Author Share Posted October 12, 2021 Just fine tuning the heating in the cave That'll do nicely 👍. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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