Kitbasher's blog: City slicker turned beach bum

NARSES2 · October 16, 2024, 05:45:54 AM

Quote from: Nick on October 15, 2024, 09:01:20 AMEven better to hear you have a proper local hobby shop

I'm decidedly jealous

kitbasher · October 16, 2024, 03:35:58 PM

Quote from: NARSES2 on October 16, 2024, 05:45:54 AM
Quote from: Nick on October 15, 2024, 09:01:20 AMEven better to hear you have a proper local hobby shop

I'm decidedly jealous

I can arrange for a Christmas Red Cross parcel to be sent to you

NARSES2 · October 17, 2024, 05:24:32 AM

Quote from: kitbasher on October 16, 2024, 03:35:58 PM
Quote from: NARSES2 on October 16, 2024, 05:45:54 AM
Quote from: Nick on October 15, 2024, 09:01:20 AMEven better to hear you have a proper local hobby shop

I'm decidedly jealous

I can arrange for a Christmas Red Cross parcel to be sent to you

All being well I'll have SMW and the London Show before then

kitbasher · October 30, 2024, 01:27:34 PM

Still no post-move modelling, however the loft has been sorted and Modelling Corner will be put to the test when Madame K and the Mother-in-Law watch Strictly Come Dancing this coming Saturday. Here's a pic:

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Stash and yet-to-be-unpacked builds/part-builds are in the boxes in the middle of the picture. Modelling table is there with associated lighting (there's also strip lights in the loft plus a couple of windows (blinds were down when I took the picture). There's my modelling toolbox and bag of paints + decals.

Unfortunately can't unpack or invest in a) a display cabinet for builds, and b) a small bookshelf for reference folders until after pesky sprayfoam insulation is removed in the New Year. (officially A Bad Thing in a 1930s house, I fear the previous owners were mis-sold but hey, helped us further knock the price down).

PR19_Kit · October 30, 2024, 01:51:32 PM

Hmm, a veritable 'Dave Cave' then?

NARSES2 · October 31, 2024, 01:55:00 AM

That's either a 1/72 scale model or a flippin' big loft

Seriously, looks a nice "man hole" mate

DogfighterZen · October 31, 2024, 02:08:51 AM

Very nice cave, looks cozy.

kitbasher · October 31, 2024, 03:06:43 AM

Quote from: NARSES2 on October 31, 2024, 01:55:00 AMThat's either a 1/72 scale model or a flippin' big loft

A decent size - spot the Revell Shackleton and Zvezda Il-62 boxes

zenrat · October 31, 2024, 04:01:15 AM

As its at the top of the house you are going to need a fridge, kettle, sink and toilet.

Looks good. A nice space.

Nick · October 31, 2024, 06:19:18 AM

Looks like a good tidy workroom. I hope the flooring is up to scratch as mine is not great to walk on. Good to see it's got proper wiring and plug sockets.

See you kept the moving boxes. Is that in readiness for storing future stash increases?

kitbasher · October 31, 2024, 06:57:24 AM

Cheers fellers.

Quote from: Nick on October 31, 2024, 06:19:18 AMLooks like a good tidy workroom. I hope the flooring is up to scratch as mine is not great to walk on. Good to see it's got proper wiring and plug sockets.

See you kept the moving boxes. Is that in readiness for storing future stash increases?

Flooring has been well done, Nick. And the boxes? Well.....😉

Quote from: zenrat on October 31, 2024, 04:01:15 AMAs its at the top of the house you are going to need a fridge, kettle, sink and toilet.

Looks good. A nice space.

🤔 fridge and kettle....

Bathroom is at the bottom of the loft ladder, so very handy!

Quote from: PR19_Kit on October 30, 2024, 01:51:32 PMHmm, a veritable 'Dave Cave' then?

😂😂😂

Rheged · October 31, 2024, 09:19:56 AM

We say this every time a modelling room is discussed:- good heating/ventilation, more power sockets than you first think you need, plenty of light a large/solid workstation . And since you are in the roof-space up a ladder a safe means of transporting tea/coffee/ ale/ cocoa etc .

Enjoy it when it is fully set up!

Weaver · October 31, 2024, 05:03:26 PM

Nice one Dave.

The only thing to be wary of with a loft space is temperature variation. I used to model in the attic in my house, but since it's above most of the insulation, it got unbearably hot in summer and freezing cold in winter. As well as comfort, it can also affect stored models, and particularly decals, since the humidity often varies with the temperature. Adding silver insulation blankets to the underside of the rafters helped a bit, but I still had to appropriate a table downstairs for modelling during the winter. Of course I've had the house to myself since my mum died, so now the modelling bench is in the the living room!

kitbasher · November 01, 2024, 06:57:06 AM

Fingers crossed hypothermia/heat exhaustion don't prevail!

There's currently spray foam insulation between the rafters but that's going in the New Year. Plan is to replace it with conventional fibre roll insulation with plasterboard and a skim of plaster over it. At least then there will be a ceiling that can be painted white, adding to the overall light and airy feeling.

It's well ventilated with a couple of Velux windows complete with integral blinds. The east-facing one is above the modelling table, while the south-facing one is comfortably far enough away so as not to generate (with the blind up) too much heat on sunny days. Equally that window I'm hoping won't generate an annoying draft when open.

kitbasher · November 03, 2024, 06:17:53 AM

Layout works pretty well, need to swap the lights across (there's a reason - insomniacs wanting to be cured please PM me for the reason).

Discovered I needed a method to get some water up there to use with wet and dry paper and decalling - easily answered.

Opened a few boxes containing part builds and so far no casualties. Tiny but important bit of work done on the 'Tophe' Miles M.21. Involved digging out the M.21's parts plus two other 'in progress' Hurricanes. Quite a Hawker-themed session that I'll carry on with until all three builds (two whifs and one RW) are done.