StebbinsTim Posted August 28, 2015 Share #1 Posted August 28, 2015 We are in the process of having a new house built and I have a new workshop location dedicated to building wooden model ships. It is "L" shaped one leg being about 8' x 13' and the other leg being about 6' x 16'. I would really like to see some pictures of model workshops that other builders have so I can get some ideas of how I could best layout my workshop. Would really appreciate you all sharing any pictures you may have of your work areas. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nirvana Posted August 28, 2015 Share #2 Posted August 28, 2015 Tim, see the pm I sent. Quote Please, visit our Facebook page! Respectfully Per aka Dr. Per@Therapy for Shipaholics Finished: T37, BB Marie Jeanne - located on a shelf in Sweden, 18th Century Longboat, Winchelsea Capstan Current: America by Constructo, Solö Ruff, USS Syren by MS, Bluenose by MS Viking funeral: Harley almost a Harvey Nautical Research Guild Member - 'Taint a hobby if you gotta hurry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard Griffith Posted August 28, 2015 Share #3 Posted August 28, 2015 Hi Tim, you have lots of options for 200 square feet. There are many photos of workshops already posted to this forum. My second suggestion is to get a copy of Antonio Mendez' book "William Frederick's Scale Journey' in which he has very good photos of his workshop and how he crammed many tools and storage ideas into smaller spaces. (I have a new one for sale on ebay for under $9 - William Frederick's Scale Journey (321834853112) ) His book is also full of great ideas and techniques for building models. Anyway, best wishes in setting up a new shop. Duff Canute 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
druxey Posted August 28, 2015 Share #4 Posted August 28, 2015 If there is natural light into this area, that would influence how I might lay out the space. Canute 1 Quote Be sure to sign up for an epic Nelson/Trafalgar project if you would like to see it made into a TV series http://trafalgar.tv Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
captainbob Posted August 28, 2015 Share #5 Posted August 28, 2015 Be sure to place all the sawdust producing tools in one "L" where a vacuum unit can reach them easily. Then use the other "L" as a clean assembly area. Bob RichardG 1 Quote Every build is a learning experience. Current build: SS_ Mariefred Completed builds: US Coast Guard Pequot Friendship-sloop, Schooner Lettie-G.-Howard, Spray, Grand-Banks-dory, a gaff rigged yawl, HOGA (YT-146), Int'l Dragon Class II, Two Edwardian Launches In the Gallery: Catboat, International-Dragon-Class, Spray Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mtaylor Posted August 28, 2015 Share #6 Posted August 28, 2015 We have a topic for that: http://modelshipworld.com/index.php/topic/3869-so-where-do-you-do-yours-then-model-making-that-is/ Canute 1 Quote Mark "The shipwright is slow, but the wood is patient." - me Current Build: Past Builds: La Belle Poule 1765 - French Frigate from ANCRE plans - ON HOLD Triton Cross-Section NRG Hallf Hull Planking Kit HMS Sphinx 1775 - Vanguard Models - 1:64 Non-Ship Model: On hold, maybe forever: CH-53 Sikorsky - 1:48 - Revell - Completed Licorne - 1755 from Hahn Plans (Scratch) Version 2.0 (Abandoned) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
StebbinsTim Posted August 29, 2015 Author Share #7 Posted August 29, 2015 Thanks for the feedback. Interesting link to a bunch of pictures of modeler's work areas. I hope to take some ideas away from what was provided. mtaylor 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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