Jhm's New Modeling Pad

[John Howling Mouse]

What it USED to look like back in the City:



What view I get NOW:



If you look *real* close, you'll see a certain Dremel 300i kit just collecting dust---I sent a couple of requests to Leigh for his new home mailing address so I can send his well-deserved Phoenix GB prize!

Computer hutch is still right next door so I can keep in touch with you lot:



And the happy Ms. Hitler ™ and little Spawn ™, enjoying the state of affairs of the model stash at the new house (back in July):

[John Howling Mouse]

The Wife and Childlet weren't happy with the stash of unbuilt kits in the main basement so I made their day by relocating it all to our "media room."
Yep, somewhere back there is the TV we can no longer watch.

No TV means more time for models!  I started out real disciplined with the labelling of contents for every carton at first.  After a few boxes, I realized I'd never get them all packed in time for moving and just put "Models" generically on every carton.  I have NO idea where any particular kit is, anymore!  

[van883]

Fantastic room you've got there. How come you can't watch tv?

cheers
Van
from a much smaller house in the UK

[Eddie M.]

You're new digs are pretty sweet! B)  I don't think I've even seen a stash like that. Somewhere in there is a pair of helos that are just calling out to be finish.........
  Eddie  

[cthulhu77]

Neat modeling room, Sir Baz.  Can we look forward to some more fantastic pieces  soon?

[The Rat]

"Pssst, Mom, one word - Ebay!"

 

[gunfighter]

Where did you get the Dirty harry artwork? B)  

[nev]

Good to see you back big guy!

Great view, but brrrrrrr, and you must lose some heat through them thar windows?

you look *real* close, you'll see a certain Dremel 300i kit just collecting dust

Phew, don't feel so bad about not sending your GB prize now!     And seeing that enormous pile of kits I don't think I'll be sending you a model either.......I'll try and get it off before Christmas

[Jeffry Fontaine]

The Wife and Childlet weren't happy with the stash of unbuilt kits in the main basement so I made their day by relocating it all to our "media room."
Yep, somewhere back there is the TV we can no longer watch.

No TV means more time for models!  I started out real disciplined with the labelling of contents for every carton at first.  After a few boxes, I realized I'd never get them all packed in time for moving and just put "Models" generically on every carton.  I have NO idea where any particular kit is, anymore!  

I have to admit that I can not understand the estrogen biased logic that caused you to move your stash of models from the basement to your media room.  From the images you posted I can safely say that you now rival me in quantity but unlike your stash, most of my stuff is relegated to shelving and is in view and the safety of a 10 X 24 storage unit.  The box thing is no joy, unless you like experiencing the suspense of never knowing what is in the box until you open it up.  

[frank2056]

...The box thing is no joy, unless you like experiencing the suspense of never knowing what is in the box until you open it up.

I have most of my models boxed up. Before boxing them up, I took a "group picture" of all the models in each box, then taped the printout to the box. For the models I have for sale, I went the extra step of putting the models in a folder, according to the box they were in and making sure that the file name included the box number. It's work, but a lot less work than rooting through boxes!

[Mossie]

"Pssst, Mom, one word - Ebay!"

OR:

Fancy the worlds biggest game of Jenga???

   

Good to see you back Baz!  You, er, wouldn't miss a box or two, would you?!?!?  

[Ian the Kiwi Herder]

So pleased that you're back amongst us, Barry, you have been missed.

Ian

[John Howling Mouse]

Thanks, guys.

Gunfighter, the Dirty Harry piece is my own painting I have yet to finish (I finally have an artroom at this new house again so art is back in action).

As for the windows, Nev, they're all Low-E Double-Argon or some such thing: very cool in summer and retain heat unbelievably well in winter.

Frank2056:  NOW you tell me your great idea for tracking carton contents!  

cthulhu77:  Yep, I'm working on some stuff finally.  Not "fantastic" by any means but I sure missed model-building while being forced to focus on other "real-life" demands.

Eddie:  You just HAD to remind me about the WUH's, didn't you?  And their parts are all in clearly marked cartons so I don't even have THAT excuse.  But my Tucara is soooooooooo close to being done.

[Ian the Kiwi Herder]

Ahhhh the Tucara and the WUH, true milestones on the yellow brick goat-track of Whiffing !

Ian

[Brian da Basher]

I myself am deeply jealous Mr Howling Mouse. If you're not careful, I'll show up with a box of models and "borrow" your new work space.

It's an absolute dream, Baz and I can't wait to see what incredible models come off that new bench! Congrats on getting the new house together!

Brian da Basher