A Model Builder’s Cabin

[Tim Moore]

I was sharing a studio (converted garage) with the admiral who is a potter, but we found that it didn’t really work to best effect for both of us. Serious pottery is a pretty messy business and she needed the extra space I was taking up as her business grew. I was relegated to the basement last year. So after I got back this fall from my latest construction gig up north I set to building a small model workshop for myself just out back, which I’m just finishing. The cabin is a compact 10x14 and is fully insulated and heated with a small 240v system. It houses an electrical sub panel for my level 2 car charging power unit, and I extended the roof to create a carport. This will be my light duty workshop for model building and assorted projects. I’m an architect and builder so my main power equipment (compressors, saws, planers etc) is located in another space. I created one long wall hung 14’ bench on the one side, and the other houses various tables I use. I’ve yet to install the flooring and all my small modeling tools but you get the idea. Shortly I’ll be setting up here to finish the final rigging stage of my Bounty, and then move on to my next victim.

[EKE]

This looks fantastic, Tim!  Well done.  I'm jealous, certainly.  I've been relegated to a short workbench in our garage for the last few years. 

 

But there was a time when I had a small lean-to shed off the back of an accessory garage on our last property.  It was small, but cozy and perfect.  There's something nice about a separate space to use as a craft retreat.  Enjoy!

 

-EKE

Edited November 23, 2020 by EKE

[barkeater]

Looks great. I'm getting ready to convert a portion of a barn into a workshop myself. Like how you did the counter and nice placement of outlets above

[michael mott]

Tim, the new model shop looks fantastic, love the old wooden drafting table in the corner as well.

 

Michael

[Tim Moore]

Thanks guys for the kind comments. Yes I think both of us will be happy in our own workspace since we are together every hour of the day right now! The drafting table is actually my wife’s old drawing board. She thought it was a good fit in there and she was bang on. Presently looking for a recycled drafting stool to go with it. Funny you mention the barn conversion Barkeater - I’m about to start constructing a workshop in a barn for a friend here, just working out a plan for partitioning it off and a scheme for introducing natural light which I think is key to a satisfactory creative space. 

[Veszett Roka]

I'm jealous too. Wish i had such friendly place. Also loving your car registration plate.

[druxey]

Enjoy your new space, Tim! As for ceramics, the mess would be difficult to reconcile with model-making in the same space.

[Hank]

Tim,

Well, looks like both of us have separated ourselves (albeit only a short distance) from The Admiral and the ever-searching, ever-reaching Cat!!! Kudos on Your Shop - it looks like it will serve you well. I think your compact size & layout looks great and should provide a suitable space for model construction.

 

However, you may want to invest in a home RADAR unit, in case The Admiral's pottery project goes belly-up and things start flying thru the air - LOL!!!

 

Hank

[Roger Pellett]

My wife has recently discovered that she can call the phone in my shop on her cell phone. So much for peace and quiet.

Edited November 27, 2020 by Roger Pellett