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Thanks Harv!

Here's just about all the drawers done. Ok, onto the main unit. I had the left side already built before I started taking pics so here's that side. This side has the glue organizer and nipper/tweezer holder at the base, drawer above that and a paint racks at the top. The other side has a general tool holder at the bottom, same as the standalone one I built. Everything pretty much slots together. And finished next to the other side. Time to add the base and then the sprue organizer in the middle. Above that goes the instruction holder. Then the right side attaches to the base. Here's what it would look like OOB with the paint mixing tray bit on the right.

There are a bunch of drawers of various sizes so I made.those. If you have ever built a Fisher Model, you'll feel right at home with all the parts coming wrapped in tissue paper. Here are the drawer parts unwrapped. The base: The sides. Some boxes have reliefs cut into the front edge and some don't. Here's the sides on. For adhesive, I'm using Gorilla Glue wood glue since I've got it handy from all my woodworking. One drawer done, 22 more to go.

Ok, on the right side of the organizer, there's an area for paint trays and a brush rest. I decided to remove that bit to creat some more room on my bench. This is a standalone unit that has the same tray area. I bought one of these as well and did the same mod. For want of a better term, the prongs at the front needed to be cut off the two side panels. I did this with a table saw to ensure a straight cut. I then started the assembly. On some of the corners, I needed to give them a quick sand to remove a bit of material for a better fit. This way I didn't need to force anything together. Mostly they needed a single pass with a file. You can see the nub that needed sanding in the pic below. Here's the finished unit. I assembled the tray part that I cut off since my boys could use it.

Thankfully there's no flash or ejector.pin marks. The surface detail is a bit... plain. Nice and smooth though. Great for a NMF. Thankfully no signs of the Trumpy Mad Riveter. There is a small bit of cleanup on some parts due to the way they're cut out. A quick pass with a file is all it took

After seeing and talking to Harv of his build up and overall review of the Arttystation Orchestra workbench organizer, I decided to pick up one of their smaller sets called the Symphony. One of the reasons to get this was to replace a couple existing Hobby Zone organizers I had. They were getting too crammed and our new cat had knocked one over a couple times. I didn't want to find him skewered with tools. So I ordered the Symphony and some additional modules to expand it a bit. Here's a pic of what it looks like. It's 90 cm across or about 3 ft and 64cm high or 2 ft. One thing I'm going to change is I'm going to remove the small tray on the right side. I don't think I'll use it and by taking it off, I'll he able to free up some bench space.

Nice looking bunch of parts. Can't wait to see them come together. Carl

Phil, I'll see what I can do but I've already started assembly. I'm also going to be modifying one module so that may be worth documenting. Also, Harv did a WiP which is what convinced me to get this. Carl

After looking at Harv's setup, I finally ordered the Arttystation bench organizer. I debated between it and the Hobby Zone ones. Having a couple Hobby Zone units already, I decided to try the Arttystation. It arrived earlier this week. The change led to a completely new workbench as I was able to get a new table for free. It's about 6" longer than the existing one but with having to share the bench with my boys now, that could make a slight difference to how much more room I have to clutter up. Carl

Fantastic pair of B-24s. Carl

That's just the Tamiya, Gunze and AK. I have the Vallejo paints to my boys. Less chance if spills I figure. Well, the Corsair is my favourite prop plane... ...followed by the Spitfire.

I think they saw what the test shot looked like so they decided to call it a day before the rivet counters found out. I'm not sure if the figure is supposed to Von Richtofen or Jay Leno.

Looking good there Harv. Those turret doors looks like something that the crew jumps out of and yells "Surprise!!!"

The Tomcats splashed the Zeros. Great video Smitty and thanks for sharing it.

Martin, it's always a pleasure to return the favour and help you out. Very brief update. I have the PE floor added to the single seater so it's about ready for a coat of paint. I'm going to temporarily put the kits away as I'm going to redo my bench over the next couple of days. Hopefully things will be better organized once I'm done. Carl

Thanks for the tips Harv. They'll help me keep the frustration level down. Carl

Doing a bit of a reorganization of my bench so it's slightly worse than usual. At least it's only paints and supplies on it. I've moved the paint racks to the side of the shelf with my reference books on. According to FedEx, my order from Arttystation is supposed to arrive today which is what precipitated the reorganization. I'm hoping to end up with more bench space that I can clutter up

Well, the squirrels around me are coming out of hibernation so that makes sense. Nice to have such a fantastic reference source at hand. Not to mention Harv's generosity too. Carl

Really nice looking 262 Gaz, especially the mottling. Carl

I got a smidge more done. I continued working on the cockpit tubs. The single seat tub in the middle needs a section of the floor removed and a replacement section installed from the Eduard set. Hence the bunch of holes. Of course the Eduard instructions don't mention leaving a lip around the hole to install the new bits. I figured that part out thankfully before removing everything. So it may not be square but it'll be covered.

Sorry Bill, saw the Barker bit and thought that was it. Carl

Shows in stock at the moment. https://www.wheelswingsestore.com/wnw32608-wingnut-wings-1-32-sopwith-7f-1-snipe-w-barker-ltd.html

For all the grief the kit gets, it can build up into something decent.

Even better, it's a Griffon!