Ernie Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 Hi Guys. I reckon this section is looking a wee bit thin, so how about some ideas..For a starter, Let us have a look at your workshops. No tidying up mind you, just straight in there right now, and a quick digital pic......I'm in a cave in France, so,here it is. 'Tidy is for wimps'ernie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Myron Beaumont Posted February 4, 2008 Share Posted February 4, 2008 Ernie .Is it a cave (english) or looks more like( une cave) french" pour" a cellar .Si j'ai raison ,ou est le vin? J'y suis habite plusiers annees - Charente Maritime et apres pays de Loire Atlantique ( Redon) Where are you ?. Don't half miss it !Myron ( grumpy) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ernie Posted February 4, 2008 Author Share Posted February 4, 2008 Bonjour Le GrincheuxNous sommes a Mortagne sur Gironde en charante Maritime. Peut etre un rendez vous en printemps?monsieur ernie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Martin 2 Posted February 12, 2008 Share Posted February 12, 2008 Don't put that fuselage too close to the fireplace Ernie, BB might incinerate it.....My workshop is the far end of the front room for as long as I can get away with it...!!!Bonjour Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Cope Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 Hmmm a photo is tricky, Still - might try it. It's a shed - a small shed - and it's cold - and it's small, oh I said that didn't I. Well it's small and it's a shed. OK. I know. A picture. Well. How do you do the picture thing again?Regards, Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Martin 2 Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 Hi Rob, Timbo showed me a good way....Set up an account with someone like Photobucket (free) and download your picture from your PC to this site.Click on the 'Direct Link' bit and 'copy'.Come back to this session at Modelflyer and click on the top right small green tree symbol on the new post bit and 'paste your 'Direct Link' address into the URL strip and click 'INSERT'. Done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Cope Posted February 15, 2008 Share Posted February 15, 2008 Hi David,Thank you for that. I'll give it a go. Regards, Rob Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Mackey Posted February 16, 2008 Share Posted February 16, 2008 It is now a lot easier to just post direct from your PC than it used to be. However a couple of reasons why I still dont use this method1) Maximum photo size allowed is weedy - only 250 k/byte ( not restricted via photobucket - just auto resized )2) It automatically puts a copy of the photo in your gallery also - many times I do not want this thank you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ernie Posted February 16, 2008 Author Share Posted February 16, 2008 Come on Timbo, show us yours!ernie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Mackey Posted February 16, 2008 Share Posted February 16, 2008 OK you asked for it, so dont complain about how many pictures you get ! This is ( rather sadly ) how my "garage" looks pretty well all the time - I just cant stand clutter and mess My modelling has to share the place with 2 x cars, and various other pursuits, all of which have to have storage space, including electronics, PC building, woodwork, building, joinery, fishing, metalworking, a kit car, DIY etc etc so things HAVE to be organised.First few pictures show what I had to start with a couple of years ago....cold, dusty, open-roofed bog standard brick /concrete block double garage. Wifey and I ( she is my ace apprentice ) set too with insulating the walls, and fitting false ceiling, complete with total re-wire and finishing decoration. This picture is of current work ( a multicylinder onboard glow unit ) which is on one of two benches.Note of course, modelflying.co.uk is on the PC, together with the obligatory radio 2 or 4. next up is general view from the door end of the garage. A couple of models are temporarily resting on the kit car, as they are just about to be loaded for a session You can probably make out the plumbing pipe rack overhead at the far end for more model storage. Now we have a quick spin around to see the door end of the garage, which is pretty much dead space, apart from pressure washing stuff for the cars etc.post size limited....tour continues below for those not yet asleep. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Mackey Posted February 16, 2008 Share Posted February 16, 2008 Next up...is what I laughingly refer to as my "engineering bench" - micro lathe, pillar drills, nuts and bolts, etc. On this bench at the moment is my big astroflight charger together with one of the home made PSUs, and a few LiPo packs awaiting charging, and a large outrunner motor destined for the Sopwith camel. The large wooden chest of drawers and filing cabinet hold mainly woodworking and power tools. OK so along to a mechanics toolchest - housing...well,errr, mechanics tools ! Up above in the smaller chest is the accessories and tools for the Lathe. The large kitchen cupboard above holds loadsmof different things such as paints, airbrush, knives, small tools etc etc - and my Twister bell 47 for those odd chopper moments Next is the side wall with shelf of stacking boxes containing various stuff, including fishing tackle, and few more models !Other side wall is mainly car related stuff and general decorating. Another stacking shelf holds mainly electronics gear. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Mackey Posted February 16, 2008 Share Posted February 16, 2008 Finally ( phew at last... I hear you cry ) One of several multi-tray component boxes, this one contains mostly electric flight stuff.To keep me tootsies warm and comfy, I fitted these rubberised foamy tiles to the standing areas - got 'em from Lidl a few months back. One is also glued to the floor under each car wheel parking place to prevent the floor paint from peeling.And absolutely finally, before entering the obligatory gift and souvenier shop...heres the missus busily making and painting the pilot which will be flying the Cyril carr triplane which I have just finished last night. Of course, she gets the warm and bright dining room / auxillary workshop! - but she better be quick, as I have run out of coffee and sticky buns ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ernie Posted February 16, 2008 Author Share Posted February 16, 2008 Hi Timbo,Wow, How do you keep it so perfect? Aircraft too look immaculate. Bet you spent a couple of days tidying for the pix, and simonizing the airframes. I could reduce that lot to chaos in about ten minutes. You've inspired me, I'm off to tidy up..Tidy photo later ernie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Mackey Posted February 16, 2008 Share Posted February 16, 2008 Nah.... the camera does lie Ernie, the aircraft aint really that mint I am afraid. Nope, no tidying done - as I say, I am cursed with a severe case of OCD I am afraid. I spend most of the time behind the wheel flicking off tiny spots of dust from the dashboard etc - I shouldnt be allowed on the road ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Richards Posted February 16, 2008 Share Posted February 16, 2008 Timbo,My workshop is the exact opposie of yours! I think it would drive you insaine.I make custom joinary as part of my living so there are lots of woodworking machines.From the doorOther side from the doorThe ladders ore to acess the storage in the ceiling pictures to follow.Fusy storageThe benchFrom the other endOther end of the bench its 5 meters longWing store and ovehead storageOverhead storage other sideOther bits and oiecesContinued in next post 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Richards Posted February 16, 2008 Share Posted February 16, 2008 My sons bedroomSpare roomDrawing board in spare roomDesk in spare roomTope of wardrobe in spare roomI must be the messyest person every how she puts up with me I will never know. I have only been doing this 10 months.Bruce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ernie Posted February 16, 2008 Author Share Posted February 16, 2008 Well, Timbo I've been tidying all afternoon, I'm refurbishing the Capiche after a packing case fell on it during the removal to France... Boy, Bruce you make me feel much betterernie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Mackey Posted February 16, 2008 Share Posted February 16, 2008 I need a lie down... I feel ill Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tim Mackey Posted February 16, 2008 Share Posted February 16, 2008 Crikey Ernie, what are you gonna put them pram wheels on mate ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Richards Posted February 16, 2008 Share Posted February 16, 2008 Ernie Timbo,That funny I make one of you feel better and the other ill. Just shows that it takes all sorts to make an interesting and happy world.Bruce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ernie Posted February 16, 2008 Author Share Posted February 16, 2008 A FOKKER Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kit Carson Posted February 16, 2008 Share Posted February 16, 2008 And I thought my workshop was untidy!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!Kit Csonar Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Richards Posted February 16, 2008 Share Posted February 16, 2008 Yes a small, cheap, electric, foamy FOKKER that has more epoxy repairs than original foam. The most fun per pound I have had.Bruce Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ernie Posted February 16, 2008 Author Share Posted February 16, 2008 Well the Ashbys, what about yours, I'll bet your both really well equipedernie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Ashby - Moderator Posted February 16, 2008 Share Posted February 16, 2008 Can't compete with Timbo, wow what a shop eh? My modest little upstair spare room.....and on the bench is a little rubber powered model to fly this year at the Nats or the local indoor bash... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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