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mmeier
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Posted: Monday, December 19, 2011 - 11:38 PM UTC
Relocating ate a lot of time, killed participation in four campaigns but finally it is coming to an end. And the new modelling area was worth it IMHO:

Big building space (and some extension space left)



Storage (and another 80cm IVAR rack can be added):



Space for the results:



And the Internet nearby:



No carpet, no furniture that can eat small parts. Lots of space. Good heating, huge windows.
retiredyank
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Posted: Tuesday, December 20, 2011 - 02:06 PM UTC
I'm jealous. I share an office with my dad. I don't even have room for my kits. Of course, I do have a mill and lathe taking up half my space.
captfue
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Posted: Tuesday, December 20, 2011 - 03:20 PM UTC
Nice use of space, looks real inviting. I have a 14ft by 14ft workshop, it's so messy I find it hard to work in.
jjasmine
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Posted: Tuesday, December 20, 2011 - 03:54 PM UTC
Nice looking space. lots of room there.
pseudorealityx
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Posted: Tuesday, December 20, 2011 - 05:29 PM UTC
Agreed with everyone else that it's a nice space.

If I had to give some feedback, I'd say get some more light. I have one of those desk clamp IKEA lamps, and they don't put off too much light.
mmeier
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Posted: Wednesday, December 21, 2011 - 09:03 AM UTC

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Agreed with everyone else that it's a nice space.

If I had to give some feedback, I'd say get some more light. I have one of those desk clamp IKEA lamps, and they don't put off too much light.


Yes, the Ikea lights alone are not enough. There is a big neon lamp on the cyling and the desk lamps are used to remove any shadows and give detail lighting.
bmikk1
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Posted: Wednesday, December 21, 2011 - 09:41 AM UTC
Very nice room. Plenty of space, natural light and ventilation. Looks like a great place to hang out and relax. Nice display of models on your shelf as well.
retiredyank
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Posted: Wednesday, December 21, 2011 - 10:04 AM UTC
I know halogens provide great lighting. The only reason I switched to an ott light is because my halogen lamp went bad. I still have a brand new bulb for it. Given, the ott light is much better, it doesn't provide as much light as the larger halogen did.
Jmarles
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Posted: Wednesday, December 21, 2011 - 11:08 AM UTC
I am so jealous! I have an old IKEA student desk to work on.....ha ha! Great looking workspace.....for improved lighting a flourescent with "film industry " tubes are great. Expensive though! Luckily I work on set so it's not a problem, lol.
mmeier
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Posted: Thursday, December 22, 2011 - 01:11 AM UTC

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I am so jealous! I have an old IKEA student desk to work on.....ha ha! Great looking workspace.....for improved lighting a flourescent with "film industry " tubes are great. Expensive though! Luckily I work on set so it's not a problem, lol.


Until September my work environment was similar. Studends desk in the kitchen of a 1 room appartment. But I finally got my behind to move an relocate after 13 years and treated myself to a largish but cheap appartment in an average income part of town. That is the master bedroom - being single I do not need it and snoring I won't need it even if not single :-)
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