These are pics from a couple months back when I "remodeled" a portion of my basement strictly for model building...this is my dedicated room for modeling...there have been a few changes since I took these pics but nothing major...what you can't see in these pics are my utility sink, more shelving, TV, Compresser and airbrushes, air cleaner, my reference "library", a king size futon for when I experience "modelers fatigue"...I lay down for 10 minutes or so and then I'm all recharged and ready to get back to modeling...tell me what you think
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I also painted the walls with Drylok which is a paint that keeps moisture out of the room, especially in a basement. If you notice, I have laid black vinyl tiles on the floor so when I drop a part in say grey styrene, it is much easier to find due to the contrast of the part and the floor...makes finding dropped pieces of PE easier to find. I have more things I plan on doing but this is good enough for now
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pics of my man cave
MichaelD413

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Posted: Friday, December 30, 2011 - 01:44 AM UTC
MichaelD413

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Posted: Friday, December 30, 2011 - 01:47 AM UTC
Feel free to send me a friend request on Facebook if you want to...
Posted: Friday, December 30, 2011 - 02:33 AM UTC
Awesome looking. I am jealous
pseudorealityx

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Posted: Friday, December 30, 2011 - 03:56 AM UTC
What are you using for you paint bottle "racks"?
FetidRanger

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Posted: Friday, December 30, 2011 - 04:18 AM UTC
Oh this is so sweet. I love the way you have lined up your tools, and I can only imagine how much you have invested in all those paints. This is awesome!!!!1
MichaelD413

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Posted: Friday, December 30, 2011 - 05:31 AM UTC
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What are you using for you paint bottle "racks"?
they're nothing fancy but i used various sizes of basswood, wood glue, and brad nails...I actually plan on building better racks merely for looks even though these racks serve their purpose...it cost me 75 for the two racks (my local hobby shop is a little expensive)...I don't mind paying a little more if it helps keep them in business...
pseudorealityx

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Posted: Friday, December 30, 2011 - 05:52 AM UTC
Quoted Text
Quoted TextWhat are you using for you paint bottle "racks"?
they're nothing fancy but i used various sizes of basswood, wood glue, and brad nails...I actually plan on building better racks merely for looks even though these racks serve their purpose...it cost me 75 for the two racks (my local hobby shop is a little expensive)...I don't mind paying a little more if it helps keep them in business...
Cool. I was actually at home depot last night piecing together materials so I can build a better rack this weekend. Thanks for the photo!
MichaelD413

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Posted: Friday, December 30, 2011 - 05:55 AM UTC
Im trying to upload a pic of an upclose shot of my racks and I can't for some reason but ill keep trying http://gallery.kitmaker.net/showphoto.php/photo/369714/ppuser/45741
Dafffy

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Posted: Friday, December 30, 2011 - 10:36 AM UTC
I think "man salon" would be a better name. Way too clean and tidy to be a "cave".
Just play'n with ya. Looks nice. My benches only look like that when I first build them, and every other blue moon.
Just play'n with ya. Looks nice. My benches only look like that when I first build them, and every other blue moon.
rajrosa

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Posted: Friday, December 30, 2011 - 11:57 AM UTC
Uh,..... Um,....... ahh,.......... There are NO words! WOW!
Keeperofsouls2099

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Posted: Friday, December 30, 2011 - 12:43 PM UTC
You are the luckiest man on the planet !
mopnglo

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Posted: Friday, December 30, 2011 - 12:56 PM UTC
The mythical modeler's Shangri-La!
barron

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Posted: Saturday, December 31, 2011 - 04:57 AM UTC
Very nice room. Great Job.
ASSEMBLER

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Posted: Saturday, December 31, 2011 - 05:17 AM UTC
Very nice,Good job! What are your table tops made of?
MichaelD413

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Posted: Saturday, December 31, 2011 - 08:29 AM UTC
the tops are 3/4in MDF board
pseudorealityx

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Posted: Sunday, January 01, 2012 - 07:24 AM UTC
horsetank

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Posted: Sunday, January 01, 2012 - 12:49 PM UTC
Wow that is the most organized work bench I have seen
mmeier

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Posted: Sunday, January 01, 2012 - 03:56 PM UTC
That's one fine looking room. Very clean and tidy. I am green with envy.
Now show us what it REALLY looks like
Now show us what it REALLY looks like

FetidRanger

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Posted: Tuesday, January 03, 2012 - 08:31 AM UTC
Very nice Jesse! I always have trouble finding paints. Multi level racks are a great idea!
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