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Old 05-02-2018, 06:20 AM
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Modeling Desk, build and setup

I've been away from modeling now for a few years, due to just not having the space to set up an area for my models and equipment, I moved onto some other ways to spend my spare time, waiting for a chance to get back into this awesome hobby.

Due to a recent house move, I am finally able to dedicate some space to a permanent modeling workshop, better than I've ever had before. Instead of sticking to my tired old plastic drawers full of tools and accessories, I decided to build a set of shelves to hold everything which would sit at the back of the table.

Instead of building the shelves from scratch, which was my original plan, I found an old bookcase thathad seen better days and decided to use it as a base. All it needed was a couple of extra shelves, which I made out of some cheap plywood to keep the cost down. Originally, I wasn't expecting these shelves to turn out looking very nice so I didnt bother taking any before shots, which I now regret.

Here is the book case with the two added shelves and a couple of dividers. I also cut into the existing shelves to create a slight indent, allowing for a slightly larger work area.
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After this, all I was going to do was apply a stain/varnish to the new shelves so they wouldn't stand out so much but then I decided to sand the outside of the bookcase and varnish that too, because it had seen better days and deserved a bit of attention. It was then that I noticed the bookcase had a nice woodgrain finish. It's actually just MDF with a woodgrain finish glued to it, but it cleaned up really well after a good sanding, so I went the whole hog and sanded the whole thing... and bought a bigger can of stain-varnish, in a darker walnut colour.

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I'm more than happy with how it turned out, it looks a lot better sitting on the table than it would've. Now I'm tempted to do the table in the same colour.

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And with everything in place, it looks ready for some serious modeling, I can't wait to get back into it.

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I'll be resurrecting my last unfinished project shortly, while waiting on the arrival of a special kit I ordered, to celebrate being able to start building again.
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Old 05-02-2018, 06:57 AM
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Nice job Nick! I see your talents extend to more than card modeling. There are two chairs in front of the desk; are we looking at a couple working together or a father-child team effort?
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Old 05-02-2018, 07:54 AM
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That is a nice setup!
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Old 05-02-2018, 08:04 AM
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Very Nice!
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Old 05-02-2018, 08:33 AM
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Nice setup. My basement and attic are crammed with shelves. Funny thing about shelves ... there's always something to fill them up in almost no time at all.

Happy modeling
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Old 05-02-2018, 08:36 AM
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Very nice result. Remember, good lighting is essential.
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Excellent shelf, beautiful work, and that table looks very neat and clean. I hope to see it full of paper. A warm greeting
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That sure is a beautiful shelf.
Enjoy your new space.
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Setup

Ah, that setup is the stuff of dreams.
Mine is a TV table that I break down and put away after.
Keeps me from getting carried away ;-)
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Old 05-02-2018, 11:55 AM
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Beautiful workmanship and a beautiful workspace.

Padraig - you sure produce some fine models from that ephemeral workspace.

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