For the record, I have 30 kits in "work in progress" stage, that is unable to put back into their original boxes...and then about the same number with a few things done to them (some parts glued together)....need to get moving!
I did not find at all, boring and long this video, rather quite interesting and entertaining to watch your modeling arsenal. I wish you could have showed the WNW kits that you acquired from Harry. Congratulations you are well equipped and set up ready for any modelling challenge 😀
Hah! I don't think I'll get to see them, I think Harry wants them back! I have several other WnW kits (all seaplanes and bombers though), but they're collectables really, I don't think I'll get to them, although one day you never know....Cheers Chris
Thank you for showing your holiest of holy place where all the brain cracking work is done. :) A modelers place is always in a kind of evolution proces I guess, at least my place is.
You're welcome Henry - in my 1 spring update video, I do a small update showing some minor tweaks to the setup, planned 3D printers etc and a slightly reduced stash which Ill cover soon - and yes this is my happy place!
That's a solid setup. I'm in need of a good setup. Looking at buying a house over the next few years so I will be able to dedicate a whole room to model building. Some great kits in that stash although I am more into my 1:24 cars and 1:144 civil airliners.
Fellow Aussie here mate. Great setup. I love your pile of shame. Mine isn't as large but will take me a few years to get through. Keep up the great work.
Thanks BBN - I intend on working through the out of box "pile of shame" this year if I can - I'll try to film some of them too..but apart from that, not starting anything new I dont think! too much to finish...cheers Chris
@@beckersmodels Looking forward to your next build mate. I am currently building a Trumpeter 1/35 Sd.Kfz.8 DB10 and a Tamiya 1/35 88mm to make a diorama where the Germans were defending Caen just after D-Day.
Sadly they don't look like getting redone but we have the "new" Wingnut Wings to look forward to - Kotare Models - plus Copper State Models are doing magnificent 1/32 WW1 aircraft. I fully intend on building my Felixstowe and W.12, but the few other WNW kits Im not sure!
It's really great that scale modeling has picked back up again! Waaay back when I first started, the big retailers would keep at least an entire isle of different types of kits. That was before Walmart started branching out to become a national retail chain itself. The first kit I ever put together, around 8 or so, was a 1/25th AMT(?) 1969 Roadrunner. No color, just glue. The kit itself was an off orange color, but it was close enough to my dad's car. From that time onward, I was hooked. Off and on, I guess I have been modeling for around 49 years. Great that the hobby really taken off again, because they're some really amazing kits out there and it doesn't seem to be dying like it was in the 90's. Nice video!!! just subscribed also
I know, I'm very lucky arent I? I'm blessed I can work from home AND do my modelling here too...and one day it will be a painting studio as well when I get into that hobby. Thanks for your comment Judy, cheers Chris.
G'day Chis, Is that big, long dark blue box holding a kit of the Yamato? Is there a prize for the correct guess? Like, give me a yell next time you’re getting rid of any big kits... I’m addicted to them. Apart from your, shall we say, 'unique' fixation on F-14s, that was an enjoyable and most revealing tour. What struck me most was your collection of tools, and consumables, excluding your gallons of paint and associated fluids. You have, just about, every conceivable took, gadget, gizmo and assembly I could imagine; that can take care of nearly every form of model kit and scratch build concept out there. I’m deeply impressed. Ah, if I could only be so organised. You were right when you said there are no points for a big stash. At the moment, my stash is fighting for the same space I need to work on my bigger models. Apart from my A3 cutting mat and the small spaces immediately around it; every other flat surface has a stack of unbuilt kits; sitting there... some even reaching the ceiling! They sit there, mocking me and my tardiness. Room for a paint booth? Oh, how I wish. My hobby ‘studio’ is a converted tool shed on a concrete slab. It was pretty flash after the renovation but it only has one window of the old, style with a crank handle at the bottom that moves the window out a short distance, so it’s on a sharp angle. You might know the type. Try as I might I can’t find a paint booth exhaust pipe, or a modified, homemade version of one that will go through that stupid window. I had to shell out big bucks on a professional spray painter’s full face respirator; whack the air-con on full blast and let the spare paint vapour land where it will. But enough of my whining. Your set up has given me some great ideas that might lead to a significant change to my modelling ‘studio’. First off, I’ll be visiting our Tassie equivalent to Ikea, which is nothing like Ikea, to see if I can snag some of those cool, movable chests of draws. All my tools are amassed around my cutting mat at the moment which further restricts my work space for the large models I prefer. Your excellent video was not too long at all. Seeing your range of tools and supplies in detail has inspired me to purchase the important gear you’ve got that I should have as well. Thanks very much for taking the time to show us your ‘modelling paradise’! Cheers, and all the best, Bill
Thanks Bill, always glad to hear from you! And yes, its the 1/200 Nichimo Yamato with pretty much every aftermarket thing in there, but it will take a lot more than just bolting on new parts...I need to get a proper display case for it first though. The face respirator is a god-send, I use mine all the time, even with the paint booth fan going - no headaches now, just itchy ears from wearing it all the time. I'm glad you enjoyed the tour - I do intend on one day getting into proper scratchbuilding - i.e proper modelling - so a few more tools are still required (maybe a small lathe and mill, and a 3D printer). Cheers, Chris
@@beckersmodels There you go! Two birds with one stone!! I'm sure the idea of a cold beer on hand while you reach for the glue will magically create a space for a fridge!!
Thanks for sharing your model room. It's got me thinking that i really need to get my work area more organised so i think a visit to IKEA is on the cards. A happy belated New Year to you.
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Me encanta tu espacio de trabajo es muy bonito gracias compartir y me quedo con la idea de hacer una cabina de pintura como la de usted saludos desde españa amigo 💪💪
I tried that new white mig ultra glue for doing.panzer 3 track's I.was amazed at how they held together not a bit of melting in sight they are still holding sting today and they have been to a couple club meetings recently so yeah it's definitely more than a pVA glue that ultra glue! Definitely a drqer I could probably find useful! Might invest in one Definitely when move to the new house! I'm dedicating one room to the hobby this time doing it properly the spare rooms like a jumble shop full of brand new stuff n over new armour 100 kit's in the stash all the latest releases over the past 2 years lol
@@beckersmodels maybe centimètres? It’s like using meters or feet for distances in the univers. That’s why we use light years. It’s more appropriate. 😃
That was my intention - I don't have a model shop close by and I wanted to be able to "peruse" my own shop whenever I want. I sometimes put on a nice coffee brew or a good liqueur and pull a kit down to have a look at it for half an hour or so to relax. I also collect a few things, I'm getting into some older 1/72 Matchbox and Hasegawa kits alongside the Wingnut Wings of course....Cheers Chris
You might be considered a 'hoarder' rather than a collector- so please be careful. I definitely spotted your 1/16 scale Luchs. I have just finished the Takom 1/16 Type 94 tankette. It was a weekend job. Your review of the Enterprise has rekindled my WW2 ship mania.
Yeah maybe hoarding - but compared to some other stashes I've seen its not too bad! I've also got the Type 94 built, but not painted yet - easy build. I really like the Takom 1/16 tankettes, I have all of them, including the new Wiesels. Cheers, Chris
If you want a really wide range of mandrel for forming curves look into a set of blank drills. For bigger holes a shim punch set comes in handy rather than a drill.
Thanks Jeff - I am very blessed to have this space and a forgiving wife who understands I need this room away from the world to unwind! Oh and its only taken about 15 different iterations to get it setup the way I want it...Cheers, Chris
You're welcome Liam - I haven't yet tried the mini airbrush, I intend on doing a review on it, including to see how my 8 and 10 year old kids find it, because I think it may well be the best "first" airbrush for lots of young at heart and actually young modellers...cheers Chris
Did you make the drawer inserts, or buy them from somewhere? I found some drawer inserts for spices but those bottles/jars are way much bigger than model paint jars/bottles.
Hi Mark - the paint drawer inserts are just 40mm plastic L-shaped flashing you buy from the hardware store. I got the idea from Paul Budzik's channel - he uses metal flashing, but its the same. You start one off by duct taping it to the bottom of the drawer and then squeeze the rest in, the weight of the paint bottles holds it all in place. Hope that helps - I shouldve mentioned it in the video! Cheers Chris
What are they display cases like mate? Seen in in your stash cupboard I've been looking at them for my armour kits but not sure if should get the 1.18 scale for car's as alot of the 1.35 kit's we do can be as big or bigger than 1.18 model car's there just like the set standard for 1.18 sizes it's strange when it comes to model kit's the scale sizes like my M26 Pacific dragon wagon recovery it's built up pretty much the same size as a 1.18 scale model car and its 1.35 scale! Definitely needing casses ut kills me seeing the dust from the painting n weathing pigments and house dust just drawing the beautiful built kit's! I'm putting alot up my mates model shop on display just now till move into new house just so don't destroy them!
Thanks Troy - yep they're ALEX drawers, you can get all different types. I almost made a bench out of the narrower but taller ones but went with these wider versions instead, because I can move them around the hobby room for extra bench space. cheers, Chris
Thanks John, yes i didn't go into a lot of detail there did I? Its a stainless steel 600mm range hand set on its side, venting via a pipe out the back window. I built an MDF/plywood booth to go around it (the shelf inside is a bonus since I needed to lift the hood off the bench to get the pipe to vent out the window). Its working remarkably well, but Im now very religious with wearing my 3M mask at all times as well. Cheers Chris
@@beckersmodels so it is pretty powerful than because I have a briefcase one that you see every where and doesn`t take the fumes out of the room every good
Thanks. Unfortunately we used to get a lot of minor flooding (couple inches on the floor) everytime there was a big downpour in summer (usually 300-400mm) as this room is the lowest in our house (and the coldest). Some of these cabinets are not fully sealed either, hence the growth - I do clean the models and cupboards from time to time, and we've largely solved the flooding problem with extra drainage and a new retaining wall, but its one of the risks of living in the country...
Nice Stash would you possibly part with any kits? I noticed a kit Ive been looking for and you have one. Just curious, totally understand if you wouldn't, who would, but it doesn't hurt to ask.
Yes, that's where I saw one of the models. Is the Panda 1/16 38T. Í assume that's in the depending file as I just watched your museum video where you mentioned is one of your favorites. In the jar few years I really got into the 1/16 scale armor and would love to add it to my collection. Totally understand if not. Just wondering. Thank you for your response
Ahh the 38T - there's a story behind that. I bought one years ago, built the tracks, got some extras for it...sort of lost interest....sold it - then Panda/Kittyhawk went belly up and I realised I should never have sold it - found one on ebay very very cheap (along with that Luchs), bought it...now its in my "collectable" stash. I may build it one day - there's a beautifully restored one in Cairns I've seen multiple times at that museum yes - but I'm keeping my "small" 1/16 kits as they are a great size for armor. So, TLDR - sorry not for sale! Cheers Chris
Heh heh - I knew I should have explained these better. Paul Budzik at the Scale model workshop has a great video on them - you can use steel flashing or in my case, plastic 40mm angle from the hardware store, turned over with the first run duct tapes to the bottom of the drawer to keep it in place. Cheers Chris
For airbrushes, I like the Harder and Steenbeck for ease of cleaning, although these Mr Hobby PS-770 airbrushes are better - will use them more often...cheers Chris
I use the Alex units as well. I tried one of the online hacks to get them open further but it involved prying the track open and cutting off half the bearing holder. The drawers opened more but sagged horribly. I found some replacement slides at a local store (the 17mm x 45mm) for $8 which extends about 6cm more than the factory Ikea track But, when I was installing them I found that if you don’t screw the drawer to the slider it works to extend fully. As a safety I an going to attach a safety wire from the cabinet back to the drawer back so it cant come all the way out by accident. Now the drawers open on the slider to one point then you can pull out fully and the extended part of the sliders glide in the channels on the sides of the drawer. I loaded the drawer full of Tamiya paint and pulled it to full extension and no sag at all. Not what they were designed for so at your own risk but they haven’t failed me yet. I did this with the regular Alex units not the wide one on casters so not sure if it would hold up with the extra width but easy enough to test.
Diversity. No way would I store CA glue on it's side. To each his own. I've seen no cement as good as tube cement. Tamiya is a standard but, the bond is very fine & brittle. Love that paint draw with the slanted format. I too have over 100 kits as a stash. Part of the hobby is actually buying a kit. As many as I have to build I am still buying kits if they strike me just right.
Thanks Daniel - yes the CA glue has been moved to a different spot - upright and most of it stored in the fridge - I haven't had any success with tube glue, but diversity as they say...cheers Chris
@@beckersmodels Sorry to highjack this thread, but i have to ask, what inserts in the alex do you have to store the paint like that, i got the same and could use them
Nichimo 1/200 IJN Yamato...with almost every aftermarket imaginable, including the full set of Fujimi new superstructure and resin turrets from L'Arsenal etc....retirement build!
Thanks, yeah I know, I have a hack to fix that, but havent done it yet, it will make it much more useable, particularly for my paint drawers. Cheers Chris
Nice space, well supplied model room. But man, no way in hell I would store any liquids, and especially the volatiles, on their sides like this. You are a fire disaster waiting to happen, just absolutely nuts. “Oh it has been fine and I have never had a spill or anything bad happen “ …until it does. Don’t show your house insurance agent this video. Get those bottles upright and be safe. Crikey!
You're dead right - I've since transferred those enamels into the upright empty Tamiya jars and moved the bigger volatiles to the benchtop itself. I'll be posting photos as proof on Facebook shortly - you're not the first to mention my negligence here, so I need to get it right! Cheers, Chris
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This is a very stylish room.
OK, now I don't feel so bad when I look at the 10 kits I haven't yet built! Thanks for sharing!
For the record, I have 30 kits in "work in progress" stage, that is unable to put back into their original boxes...and then about the same number with a few things done to them (some parts glued together)....need to get moving!
I did not find at all, boring and long this video, rather quite interesting and entertaining to watch your modeling arsenal. I wish you could have showed the WNW kits that you acquired from Harry. Congratulations you are well equipped and set up ready for any modelling challenge 😀
Hah! I don't think I'll get to see them, I think Harry wants them back! I have several other WnW kits (all seaplanes and bombers though), but they're collectables really, I don't think I'll get to them, although one day you never know....Cheers Chris
Thank you for showing your holiest of holy place where all the brain cracking work is done. :)
A modelers place is always in a kind of evolution proces I guess, at least my place is.
You're welcome Henry - in my 1 spring update video, I do a small update showing some minor tweaks to the setup, planned 3D printers etc and a slightly reduced stash which Ill cover soon - and yes this is my happy place!
Thanks for the tour, Now I feel obliged to tidy up my work space. Happy New Year 👍🎉
Thanks mate - don't feel too obliged - Its rarely this tidy!
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So many kits and tools and paints! Thanks for sharing!
You're welcome - now to convert the many kits into fewer kits with all those tools and paints! C!
That's a solid setup. I'm in need of a good setup. Looking at buying a house over the next few years so I will be able to dedicate a whole room to model building. Some great kits in that stash although I am more into my 1:24 cars and 1:144 civil airliners.
Thanks Brodie - its always good to have your own space, but I've seen some excellent setups that only include a bench!
Fellow Aussie here mate. Great setup. I love your pile of shame. Mine isn't as large but will take me a few years to get through. Keep up the great work.
Thanks BBN - I intend on working through the out of box "pile of shame" this year if I can - I'll try to film some of them too..but apart from that, not starting anything new I dont think! too much to finish...cheers Chris
@@beckersmodels Looking forward to your next build mate. I am currently building a Trumpeter 1/35 Sd.Kfz.8 DB10 and a Tamiya 1/35 88mm to make a diorama where the Germans were defending Caen just after D-Day.
Very nice Mr Becker. I'm now motivated.......
Those modellers who have lots of Wingnut Wings in their stash would definitely get points. The prices for those kits are astronomical now. Great tour.
Sadly they don't look like getting redone but we have the "new" Wingnut Wings to look forward to - Kotare Models - plus Copper State Models are doing magnificent 1/32 WW1 aircraft. I fully intend on building my Felixstowe and W.12, but the few other WNW kits Im not sure!
It's really great that scale modeling has picked back up again! Waaay back when I first started, the big retailers would keep at least an entire isle of different types of kits. That was before Walmart started branching out to become a national retail chain itself. The first kit I ever put together, around 8 or so, was a 1/25th AMT(?) 1969 Roadrunner. No color, just glue. The kit itself was an off orange color, but it was close enough to my dad's car. From that time onward, I was hooked. Off and on, I guess I have been modeling for around 49 years. Great that the hobby really taken off again, because they're some really amazing kits out there and it doesn't seem to be dying like it was in the 90's. Nice video!!! just subscribed also
Thanks for the sub Ken - indeed the hobby is going great!
All I can say is "WOW"! from Judy in Nova Scotia, Canada
I know, I'm very lucky arent I? I'm blessed I can work from home AND do my modelling here too...and one day it will be a painting studio as well when I get into that hobby. Thanks for your comment Judy, cheers Chris.
Nice tour and a very nice room.
Thanks!
Great tour, great hobby room and tools... Tks for sharing..!
G'day Chis,
Is that big, long dark blue box holding a kit of the Yamato? Is there a prize for the correct guess? Like, give me a yell next time you’re getting rid of any big kits... I’m addicted to them.
Apart from your, shall we say, 'unique' fixation on F-14s, that was an enjoyable and most revealing tour. What struck me most was your collection of tools, and consumables, excluding your gallons of paint and associated fluids. You have, just about, every conceivable took, gadget, gizmo and assembly I could imagine; that can take care of nearly every form of model kit and scratch build concept out there. I’m deeply impressed.
Ah, if I could only be so organised.
You were right when you said there are no points for a big stash. At the moment, my stash is fighting for the same space I need to work on my bigger models. Apart from my A3 cutting mat and the small spaces immediately around it; every other flat surface has a stack of unbuilt kits; sitting there... some even reaching the ceiling! They sit there, mocking me and my tardiness.
Room for a paint booth? Oh, how I wish. My hobby ‘studio’ is a converted tool shed on a concrete slab. It was pretty flash after the renovation but it only has one window of the old, style with a crank handle at the bottom that moves the window out a short distance, so it’s on a sharp angle. You might know the type.
Try as I might I can’t find a paint booth exhaust pipe, or a modified, homemade version of one that will go through that stupid window.
I had to shell out big bucks on a professional spray painter’s full face respirator; whack the air-con on full blast and let the spare paint vapour land where it will.
But enough of my whining.
Your set up has given me some great ideas that might lead to a significant change to my modelling ‘studio’.
First off, I’ll be visiting our Tassie equivalent to Ikea, which is nothing like Ikea, to see if I can snag some of those cool, movable chests of draws. All my tools are amassed around my cutting mat at the moment which further restricts my work space for the large models I prefer.
Your excellent video was not too long at all. Seeing your range of tools and supplies in detail has inspired me to purchase the important gear you’ve got that I should have as well.
Thanks very much for taking the time to show us your ‘modelling paradise’!
Cheers, and all the best, Bill
Thanks Bill, always glad to hear from you! And yes, its the 1/200 Nichimo Yamato with pretty much every aftermarket thing in there, but it will take a lot more than just bolting on new parts...I need to get a proper display case for it first though.
The face respirator is a god-send, I use mine all the time, even with the paint booth fan going - no headaches now, just itchy ears from wearing it all the time.
I'm glad you enjoyed the tour - I do intend on one day getting into proper scratchbuilding - i.e proper modelling - so a few more tools are still required (maybe a small lathe and mill, and a 3D printer).
Cheers, Chris
Top tip, put your superglue in the fridge. Stops the top from getting stuck on.
I could do with a bar fridge but where to put it in the new layout?
@@beckersmodels There you go! Two birds with one stone!! I'm sure the idea of a cold beer on hand while you reach for the glue will magically create a space for a fridge!!
A hobby room, dreamy 👍👍👍👍😁😁
Thanks for sharing your model room. It's got me thinking that i really need to get my work area more organised so i think a visit to IKEA is on the cards. A happy belated New Year to you.
Me encanta tu espacio de trabajo es muy bonito gracias compartir y me quedo con la idea de hacer una cabina de pintura como la de usted saludos desde españa amigo 💪💪
Many thanks Juan!
the holy grail shelf 👌
I keep adding to it though...now has a 1/32 Border Lancaster on top!
@@beckersmodels 😍
This Is Great SIR You Got It Going On Love It Very Nice Set Up
I tried that new white mig ultra glue for doing.panzer 3 track's I.was amazed at how they held together not a bit of melting in sight they are still holding sting today and they have been to a couple club meetings recently so yeah it's definitely more than a pVA glue that ultra glue!
Definitely a drqer I could probably find useful! Might invest in one Definitely when move to the new house! I'm dedicating one room to the hobby this time doing it properly the spare rooms like a jumble shop full of brand new stuff n over new armour 100 kit's in the stash all the latest releases over the past 2 years lol
You're the first one that use the milimiter for something larger than a couple of inches. My car is 4000 mm 🤪
LOL! Why not - feet has some use, but not as much as the mighty metric measurement!
@@beckersmodels maybe centimètres? It’s like using meters or feet for distances in the univers. That’s why we use light years. It’s more appropriate. 😃
You should check out the "Very Fire" ship kits, just amazing
They are tempting - I would love a Montana e.g...cheers
awesome looking shop area and great looking stash
Wow you have a whole toy shops full of models in there.
That was my intention - I don't have a model shop close by and I wanted to be able to "peruse" my own shop whenever I want. I sometimes put on a nice coffee brew or a good liqueur and pull a kit down to have a look at it for half an hour or so to relax.
I also collect a few things, I'm getting into some older 1/72 Matchbox and Hasegawa kits alongside the Wingnut Wings of course....Cheers Chris
@@beckersmodels nice it’s always great to have something your passionate about.
You might be considered a 'hoarder' rather than a collector- so please be careful. I definitely spotted your 1/16 scale Luchs. I have just finished the Takom 1/16 Type 94 tankette. It was a weekend job. Your review of the Enterprise has rekindled my WW2 ship mania.
Yeah maybe hoarding - but compared to some other stashes I've seen its not too bad! I've also got the Type 94 built, but not painted yet - easy build. I really like the Takom 1/16 tankettes, I have all of them, including the new Wiesels. Cheers, Chris
If you want a really wide range of mandrel for forming curves look into a set of blank drills.
For bigger holes a shim punch set comes in handy rather than a drill.
Beautiful setup! 👍
Could you please make a list of everything you have for scale modeling and post in the show notes s link to where I can buy each item?
Good idea, but I dont have the time to do that....would take days!
Actually, I was joking. Your commitment to your hobby is impressive.
What are those massive cutting mats?!?
Those are A1 sized I think? Got them from Spotlight on special one time, about $35 each? Cheers Chris
Sweeet Jesus that’s a set up
Thanks Jeff - I am very blessed to have this space and a forgiving wife who understands I need this room away from the world to unwind! Oh and its only taken about 15 different iterations to get it setup the way I want it...Cheers, Chris
hey mate, also from Aus here - just wondering where you got your drawer dividers for your Alex drawers from? They seem perfect
I got them from Mitre 10 - they're just 40mm angle PVC used for lintels I believe!
Thanks for sharing - what’s you’re view on the Mini Airbrush by Neat and Tidy?
You're welcome Liam - I haven't yet tried the mini airbrush, I intend on doing a review on it, including to see how my 8 and 10 year old kids find it, because I think it may well be the best "first" airbrush for lots of young at heart and actually young modellers...cheers Chris
Blue box is the Nichimo 1/150 Yamato
Close - 1/200 scale....
Thank you for sharing your room with us. How big is your room?
About 3m by 4m I think.
@@beckersmodels Thank you for your info.
And here I thought I'd come up with an unusal Hobby Room storage with my IKEA Alex drawers...great minds, I guess :)
What were those light blue clamps in the top drawer?
Got those from hobby tools Australia they're friction fit, good for making bases and buckling Airfux kits into shape!
@@beckersmodels brilliant what are they called? i will have a look on amazon
@@MOS6510Models Plastic slide clamps - here they are at Hobby Tools Australia: www.hobbytools.com.au/plastic-slide-clamp-2-pc-190mm/
Did you make the drawer inserts, or buy them from somewhere? I found some drawer inserts for spices but those bottles/jars are way much bigger than model paint jars/bottles.
Hi Mark - the paint drawer inserts are just 40mm plastic L-shaped flashing you buy from the hardware store. I got the idea from Paul Budzik's channel - he uses metal flashing, but its the same. You start one off by duct taping it to the bottom of the drawer and then squeeze the rest in, the weight of the paint bottles holds it all in place. Hope that helps - I shouldve mentioned it in the video! Cheers Chris
@@beckersmodels Thanks Chris - btw - a cool workshop - I just built one of the Alexa drawers!
I wonder if you have enough glues.
Glue is what holds that room together...
Thanks for sharing, did you get the bondo spot putty in Aus or did you need to import it?
From memory yeah I imported it overseas - bit hard to get these days! Cheers Chris
What are they display cases like mate? Seen in in your stash cupboard I've been looking at them for my armour kits but not sure if should get the 1.18 scale for car's as alot of the 1.35 kit's we do can be as big or bigger than 1.18 model car's there just like the set standard for 1.18 sizes it's strange when it comes to model kit's the scale sizes like my M26 Pacific dragon wagon recovery it's built up pretty much the same size as a 1.18 scale model car and its 1.35 scale! Definitely needing casses ut kills me seeing the dust from the painting n weathing pigments and house dust just drawing the beautiful built kit's! I'm putting alot up my mates model shop on display just now till move into new house just so don't destroy them!
HI Charlie, the 800mm wide ones are from a local furniture chain here in Australia - Freedom Furniture. Cheers Chris
Nice!!! I'm about to do my room yay. Lots of ideas to borrow hahaha. What's the thing with ikea draws everyone gets?
Thanks Troy - yep they're ALEX drawers, you can get all different types. I almost made a bench out of the narrower but taller ones but went with these wider versions instead, because I can move them around the hobby room for extra bench space. cheers, Chris
@@beckersmodels awesome might have to have a look
Hey mate, would you recommend the daylight LED lamp? I'm thinking of getting one of those...
Absolutely, I use it everyday, very handy indeed when you're eyesight is failing! Cheers Chris
What are you using for drawer dividers for your paint drawers ? I love that Alex unit from Ikea......... it'll be perfect for me.
Its just 40mm angle plastic stock for doing window lintels and the like from the hardware store...
@@beckersmodels Thank you sir !! Cheers.
your nice setup love the drawer idea for your spray booth did you use a range hood?
Thanks John, yes i didn't go into a lot of detail there did I? Its a stainless steel 600mm range hand set on its side, venting via a pipe out the back window. I built an MDF/plywood booth to go around it (the shelf inside is a bonus since I needed to lift the hood off the bench to get the pipe to vent out the window). Its working remarkably well, but Im now very religious with wearing my 3M mask at all times as well. Cheers Chris
@@beckersmodels so it is pretty powerful than because I have a briefcase one that you see every where and doesn`t take the fumes out of the room every good
Amazing room! How come some of your aircraft have started to get mould on them?
Thanks. Unfortunately we used to get a lot of minor flooding (couple inches on the floor) everytime there was a big downpour in summer (usually 300-400mm) as this room is the lowest in our house (and the coldest). Some of these cabinets are not fully sealed either, hence the growth - I do clean the models and cupboards from time to time, and we've largely solved the flooding problem with extra drainage and a new retaining wall, but its one of the risks of living in the country...
@@beckersmodels I live down in Victoria so was wondering. Do you ever come down to Melbourne for the modelling expo ?
I've never bought coffee or beer. But I've rented lots of it 🙄
Nice Stash would you possibly part with any kits? I noticed a kit Ive been looking for and you have one. Just curious, totally understand if you wouldn't, who would, but it doesn't hurt to ask.
it depends on what it is! Have you checked out my scalemates - in the description above...cheers Chris
Yes, that's where I saw one of the models. Is the Panda 1/16 38T. Í assume that's in the depending file as I just watched your museum video where you mentioned is one of your favorites. In the jar few years I really got into the 1/16 scale armor and would love to add it to my collection. Totally understand if not. Just wondering.
Thank you for your response
Ahh the 38T - there's a story behind that. I bought one years ago, built the tracks, got some extras for it...sort of lost interest....sold it - then Panda/Kittyhawk went belly up and I realised I should never have sold it - found one on ebay very very cheap (along with that Luchs), bought it...now its in my "collectable" stash. I may build it one day - there's a beautifully restored one in Cairns I've seen multiple times at that museum yes - but I'm keeping my "small" 1/16 kits as they are a great size for armor. So, TLDR - sorry not for sale! Cheers Chris
same as gary , of to ikea , but can you tell me , where you got those saw tooth drawer dividers , from please mate .
Heh heh - I knew I should have explained these better. Paul Budzik at the Scale model workshop has a great video on them - you can use steel flashing or in my case, plastic 40mm angle from the hardware store, turned over with the first run duct tapes to the bottom of the drawer to keep it in place. Cheers Chris
@@beckersmodels cheers chris , these will come in handy for the same reason you did yours .
I bought 2 of those alex drawers , best decision my modeling room could have had , cheers mate .
Hey mate, whats your go to brand for Airbrushing? cheers..
Awesome setup to.
For airbrushes, I like the Harder and Steenbeck for ease of cleaning, although these Mr Hobby PS-770 airbrushes are better - will use them more often...cheers Chris
@@beckersmodels thanks for the reply, cheers.
yamato - harry gave it away ;)
He would wouldn't he?
G'day mate, i am thinking of doing this style of setup, what size angle did you use for inside the drawers? Cheers
Let me check I'm pretty sure it's 40mm angle. Plastic or steel works
Is the blue box a HPH 1/48 B-36?
Not even close!! 1/200 Nichimo Yamato....
Great hobby room. Can you tell me what is the brand of the multiple drawer cabinet?
Thanks 🙏🏻
Thanks Olivier - its the ALEX drawers from IKEA: www.ikea.com/au/en/p/alex-drawer-unit-on-castors-white-30485425/
@@beckersmodels Thanks for this super fast answer 😉
I use the Alex units as well. I tried one of the online hacks to get them open further but it involved prying the track open and cutting off half the bearing holder.
The drawers opened more but sagged horribly. I found some replacement slides at a local store (the 17mm x 45mm) for $8 which extends about 6cm more than the factory Ikea track
But, when I was installing them I found that if you don’t screw the drawer to the slider it works to extend fully.
As a safety I an going to attach a safety wire from the cabinet back to the drawer back so it cant come all the way out by accident.
Now the drawers open on the slider to one point then you can pull out fully and the extended part of the sliders glide in the channels on the sides of the drawer. I loaded the drawer full of Tamiya paint and pulled it to full extension and no sag at all.
Not what they were designed for so at your own risk but they haven’t failed me yet.
I did this with the regular Alex units not the wide one on casters so not sure if it would hold up with the extra width but easy enough to test.
@@jmominis Fully detailed hack. Interesting 👍🏻
Diversity. No way would I store CA glue on it's side. To each his own. I've seen no cement as good as tube cement. Tamiya is a standard but, the bond is very fine & brittle. Love that paint draw with the slanted format. I too have over 100 kits as a stash. Part of the hobby is actually buying a kit. As many as I have to build I am still buying kits if they strike me just right.
Thanks Daniel - yes the CA glue has been moved to a different spot - upright and most of it stored in the fridge - I haven't had any success with tube glue, but diversity as they say...cheers Chris
@@beckersmodels Sorry to highjack this thread, but i have to ask, what inserts in the alex do you have to store the paint like that, i got the same and could use them
Oooooooo…. Liquids stored on their side… could be danger, Will Robinson.
See my comments above - Ive since moved those sideways liquids to upright locations or put in upright bottles - cheers Chris
So what was in the Massive box - doesn’t anyone else want to know?
Nichimo 1/200 IJN Yamato...with almost every aftermarket imaginable, including the full set of Fujimi new superstructure and resin turrets from L'Arsenal etc....retirement build!
@@beckersmodels Wow can't wait for that video build series haha.
@@beckersmodels Mate, you will have to build a room just to display it !!!
Nice hobby room too bad there's so much wasted space in the IKEA drawer unit .
Thanks, yeah I know, I have a hack to fix that, but havent done it yet, it will make it much more useable, particularly for my paint drawers. Cheers Chris
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Thanks? Oddball!
Nice space, well supplied model room. But man, no way in hell I would store any liquids, and especially the volatiles, on their sides like this. You are a fire disaster waiting to happen, just absolutely nuts. “Oh it has been fine and I have never had a spill or anything bad happen “ …until it does. Don’t show your house insurance agent this video. Get those bottles upright and be safe. Crikey!
You're dead right - I've since transferred those enamels into the upright empty Tamiya jars and moved the bigger volatiles to the benchtop itself. I'll be posting photos as proof on Facebook shortly - you're not the first to mention my negligence here, so I need to get it right! Cheers, Chris
Hey, I got an idea, put some shoes on. Like we needed to see your bare feet. Sheesh. Otherwise, fantastic layout!! Exceptional work.
Yeah, nah. It's too hot somedays to wear shoes. I'm often shirtless as well so be glad you didn't see that!
What a show off. Look at me. Look at what I got. It's just mememememe............
Well this was a request from multiple subscribers - I did a very short update on my end of year if that's more palatable for you.....cheers Chris
Hey mate nice storage. What model IKEA storage units are they, name of products, many thanks, amazing hobby room
thanks - its the ALEX series of drawers, the wider ones, cheers
@@beckersmodels thankyou