HubertB Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 As some of you may know, I moved end of last year in a completely refurbished new house. Hopefully, after 7 moves in 11 years, during which I refurbished 2 houses and had a new one built from scratch, this is the last stop before the crematorium (with maybe just the elder's house for debilitated people in-between) 🤞 ... But then, who knows, with my record of late 😂 🤣 😂 ? Anyway, even though the "honey-do" list is not completely exhausted, I crossed in the last hour an important milestone: I finished re-installing my workbench. I added some extra HobbyZone modules, so that now all my paints, including some 30 years-old Humbrol tins, are accessible and readily visible. They have added to their range a module with tilting drawers, very convenient for seeing and storing paints. We have a 30 sqm mezzanine in the new house, with natural light coming from the East and West, and this is where we set-up the modelling, scrap-booking (for Patricia) areas, and home-office for both of us. Now, I have no excuse not to get beck to some modelling (apart from the golfing sessions, the "honey-do" list, and some medical concerns) ! I hope you like the new set-up. And, btw, if you ever come to Portugal, just drop me a PM. You will be welcome for a drink, or more . Fran knows he has already a permanent invitation standing. Hubert 13 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlrwestSiR Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 That's a great setup you have Hubert. Nothing like having everything close to hand. I think you have as much paint as I do in racks. 5 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bomber_County Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 Very nice “cave”…….I spend an inordinate amount of time rearranging and tidying my workspace. I hate a cluttered bench …….very jealous Hubert. What’s going to the first project……. 4 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 Hubert Congrats on living through 7 moves in 11 years ... surely a major feat. What a man cave ... looks absolutely fantastic and well worth all the work. Hoping everyone enjoys their new home and best of all you're back at the bench - organization and layout looks brilliant. 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottsGT Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 Sweet setup! Now get busy making it a mess! 7 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PanzerWomble Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 Great set up , and if you make something you really hate , it will be easy to launch it over the Proxon and down the stairs with a satifying bang. 2 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HubertB Posted January 22 Author Share Posted January 22 1 hour ago, Bomber_County said: Very nice “cave”…….I spend an inordinate amount of time rearranging and tidying my workspace. I hate a cluttered bench …….very jealous Hubert. What’s going to the first project……. First project is restoring the "Columbia" model you can see in the background of picture #3. Not my build (must have been made in Mauritius), but it has been living trough even more moves in 20 years (add 3 or 4) and is in need of some careening and repairs to shine back to its former glory. Then it's back to Fisher's Cutlass, and then most probably the Devastator ... Hubert PS: and even though it is more cluttered when working on a model, I make it a rule to keep the workbench as tidy as possible, cleaning it up after a modelling session. Makes SWMBO happier, and, objectively, me as well ... 7 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 Hubert Enjoy and hopefully you will keep us posted on the restoration of the Columbia. 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Landlubber Mike Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 Looks great Hubert! I have those same Hobby Zone modular items - they are really great. 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 Ok, but , where is the saddle? Nice setup my friend, something to admire. 2 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ScottsGT Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 5 hours ago, HubertB said: Hubert PS: and even though it is more cluttered when working on a model, I make it a rule to keep the workbench as tidy as possible, cleaning it up after a modelling session. Makes SWMBO happier, and, objectively, me as well ... I have found this a very rewarding way to end a build as well. It’s like getting a fresh start again. I started the habit with my new bench at the new home and wouldn’t change a thing! 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HubertB Posted January 22 Author Share Posted January 22 3 hours ago, Martinnfb said: Ok, but , where is the saddle? Nice setup my friend, something to admire. On the horse’s back. Didn’t you see it (the horse) ? Dang, that bloody animal has ran AWOL again … Hubert 5 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted January 22 Share Posted January 22 You , and your horsing around 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
belugawhaleman Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 13 hours ago, HubertB said: As some of you may know, I moved end of last year in a completely refurbished new house. Hopefully, after 7 moves in 11 years, during which I refurbished 2 houses and had a new one built from scratch, this is the last stop before the crematorium (with maybe just the elder's house for debilitated people in-between) 🤞 ... But then, who knows, with my record of late 😂 🤣 😂 ? Anyway, even though the "honey-do" list is not completely exhausted, I crossed in the last hour an important milestone: I finished re-installing my workbench. I added some extra HobbyZone modules, so that now all my paints, including some 30 years-old Humbrol tins, are accessible and readily visible. They have added to their range a module with tilting drawers, very convenient for seeing and storing paints. We have a 30 sqm mezzanine in the new house, with natural light coming from the East and West, and this is where we set-up the modelling, scrap-booking (for Patricia) areas, and home-office for both of us. Now, I have no excuse not to get beck to some modelling (apart from the golfing sessions, the "honey-do" list, and some medical concerns) ! I hope you like the new set-up. And, btw, if you ever come to Portugal, just drop me a PM. You will be welcome for a drink, or more . Fran knows he has already a permanent invitation standing. Hubert A most impressive workshop set-up Hubert! 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HubertB Posted January 23 Author Share Posted January 23 21 hours ago, Peterpools said: Hubert Congrats on living through 7 moves in 11 years ... surely a major feat. What a man cave ... looks absolutely fantastic and well worth all the work. Hoping everyone enjoys their new home and best of all you're back at the bench - organization and layout looks brilliant. Thanks Peter. I have to say that the older I grow, the more I think house moves are for young people … I always made a rule to finish installing everything after a move within 6 weeks, and not leave any boxes unopened. This time, it took twice as long, but the last boxes have finally been opened : they were the (small) ones containing my paint tins … But I would not envision yet another move light-heartedly, now 😓 Hubert 6 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martinnfb Posted January 23 Share Posted January 23 Hubert your effectiveness is admirable. You and your wife must be a great team, I truly respect that. 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peterpools Posted January 24 Share Posted January 24 On 1/23/2024 at 6:01 AM, HubertB said: Thanks Peter. I have to say that the older I grow, the more I think house moves are for young people … I always made a rule to finish installing everything after a move within 6 weeks, and not leave any boxes unopened. This time, it took twice as long, but the last boxes have finally been opened : they were the (small) ones containing my paint tins … But I would not envision yet another move light-heartedly, now 😓 Hubert Oh no, not another move down the road - we're getting too old for all this excitement. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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