Gaz Taylor Posted March 27, 2017 Share Posted March 27, 2017 So I'm going to be moving house soon and the house we are looking at means I still get to have a Hobby Room/Office which is great. But I'm wondering what people have in their Hobby Rooms/Areas and what they see as a must have. (I'm basically looking at pinching ideas). My current hobby room is very basic but has basically become a dumping room. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuneBrush Posted March 27, 2017 Share Posted March 27, 2017 I've tried to keep my hobby room fairly basic (although it does on occasion become a dumping ground and needs a massive tidy up). In addition to the normal things (like a desk, cutting mat, lamp etc) I've got some wall mounted paint racks from HobbyZone.pl and a pillar drill stand. Seating wise, I've got an adjustable stool. Consumable wise my must haves include Blue Roll and Vinyl Gloves. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shoe Posted March 27, 2017 Share Posted March 27, 2017 5 hours ago, Gaz Taylor said: So I'm going to be moving house soon and the house we are looking at means I still get to have a Hobby Room/Office which is great. But I'm wondering what people have in their Hobby Rooms/Areas and what they see as a must have. (I'm basically looking at pinching ideas). My current hobby room is very basic but has basically become a dumping room. My hobby room's must have: 1. Computer Area 2. Painting area that I don't need to tear down In my hobby room: 1. 3 Computer Stations (for Minecraft LAN parties with the kids) 2. Display cabinets 3. 4x4 table (collapsible) The closet has heavy duty wire shelves in it for storing things, mostly in plastic tubs. I can post a photo later when I get home. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soulsmith Posted March 27, 2017 Share Posted March 27, 2017 My must haves, since stuff has to move around a lot as I don't have enough space right now, is my lamp. I simply can't paint beyond daylight hours without it, otherwise I strain my eyes and start feeling bluergh. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrCharisma Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 Here is an example of what I have set up. I hobby all around the house, however; I wanted a central point for paint and accessories. I have a few glass cabinets from IKEA to store miniatures, a few storage containers to pack away scenery, and a hardware shelf to store boxes, cases, and the things that annoy wives if not packed Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hollow Posted March 28, 2017 Share Posted March 28, 2017 I like the paint rack. From which lands did you plunder it from? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jharen Posted March 29, 2017 Share Posted March 29, 2017 1 hour ago, Hollow said: I like the paint rack. From which lands did you plunder it from? Looks like the rack from Back To Base-IX wargaming http://www.back2base-ix.com/the-rack-acrylic.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Professor Clio Posted March 29, 2017 Share Posted March 29, 2017 My painting station, which never looks as clean as this picture, is where I paint with my son. It's just an ikea desk and some MDF paint holders from ebay Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hollow Posted March 29, 2017 Share Posted March 29, 2017 Back to Base huh? A kings ransom for a plastic paint pot holder. Hmm... Think I'll pass. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dez Posted March 29, 2017 Share Posted March 29, 2017 My office is also my studio/mancave/hobby room. I've 2 computers set up side by side, one for work and one for play. That way, the two never get confused and I don't get sidetracked (too much!). Otherwise nothing would be done Paint stands for sure, I have the Hobbyzone ones too. I've also got a permanent 6x4 table with plenty of storage, as well as a few shelving units for minis. Unfortunately it does get to be a little bit of a dumping ground, and I'm currently cleaning. As soon as I have that wrapped up I'll share pics...maybe a video. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yarrickson Posted March 29, 2017 Share Posted March 29, 2017 I just use an old foamless carry case to store all my paint. My attic hobby room has the benefit of being fairly spacious, away from the rest of the house, so I can leave whole armies set up if I'm going back over basing or whatever. After years of hobbying in kitchens and lounges I couldn't go back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RuneBrush Posted March 29, 2017 Share Posted March 29, 2017 Quite jealous of you people who have big areas for hobby! I've got the small bedroom for mine, couple of desks (one for computer one for hobby) but most of my space is taken up with two large cupboards which contain many, many years worth of models, the paint that won't fit in the racks and other random junk I've collected That said I tend to do most of my brush painting in the living room now - better access to the telly! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soulsmith Posted March 29, 2017 Share Posted March 29, 2017 You're telling me, right now my hobby has to fight over my desk with my computer as I have to cram it into my bedroom. Would love a separate room with a desk for both and paint racks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baardah Posted March 29, 2017 Share Posted March 29, 2017 My hobby areas is divided. I have this closeable desk in the kitchen for day to day painting When I close the lid, the wife is happy. Which is imporant....you know...happy wife, happy life...? Then I have a couple of rooms in the basement which is more chaotic as you can see I have waaaay to many projects going on Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dez Posted March 29, 2017 Share Posted March 29, 2017 No computer to get distracted with, I like it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Galas Posted March 29, 2017 Share Posted March 29, 2017 I have to say it. Seeing all your backlog, make me feel better about mine! Sorry! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wraith01 Posted March 29, 2017 Share Posted March 29, 2017 I wish I had a hobby room! All my hobby materials are in a plastic box I keep under my bed. And my mini's and board games are in their boxes in a closet. Jealous of all you... In a good natured way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Baardah Posted March 29, 2017 Share Posted March 29, 2017 49 minutes ago, Galas said: I have to say it. Seeing all your backlog, make me feel better about mine! Sorry! And what you see there is only the ones who are built and put on a shelf....you see those cabinets....they're filled with builds but unprimed and unbuilt minis, some even in the shrink wrap ?? yet im buying all the new Kharadron overlords.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tanka Posted March 29, 2017 Share Posted March 29, 2017 At the moment I am in the sunroom out the back, which means in an Australian Summer it is about 45 degrees and during winter it is freezing. Being a sunroom it is removed from the heating and cooling of the rest of the house. I have a desk with all my paint station stuff permanently set up, a bookcase, a few storage areas, it is nice. But. In two weeks we begin our renovation. we demolish half our house and then extend. Part of the extension is a separate hobby room that open on to the backyard and is attached to the back of the new double garage. The room, which is literally my dedicated hobby room is 5m x 3.2m. It will be kitted out with some permanent shelving, display cabinets, work desk, spray booth, light box for photographing minis and 1 maybe even 2 permanent 6x4 gaming tables set up. It will be glorious. I will post pics once the build is complete. After 20 years in the hobby- its gonna be amazing. M gaming group is pretty much as excited as I am! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hollow Posted March 29, 2017 Share Posted March 29, 2017 ^ I want a dedicated space. Good on you. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brunel.Richard Posted March 30, 2017 Share Posted March 30, 2017 6 hours ago, Tanka said: Part of the extension is a separate hobby room that open on to the backyard and is attached to the back of the new double garage. The room, which is literally my dedicated hobby room is 5m x 3.2m. It will be kitted out with some permanent shelving, display cabinets, work desk, spray booth, light box for photographing minis and 1 maybe even 2 permanent 6x4 gaming tables set up. I'm excited for you too. It sounds magnificent! Look forward to seeing pictures. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bowlzee Posted April 7, 2017 Share Posted April 7, 2017 Just finished my hobby area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamJ Posted April 7, 2017 Share Posted April 7, 2017 On 29/03/2017 at 8:27 AM, yarrickson said: I just use an old foamless carry case to store all my paint. My attic hobby room has the benefit of being fairly spacious, away from the rest of the house, so I can leave whole armies set up if I'm going back over basing or whatever. After years of hobbying in kitchens and lounges I couldn't go back. Really liking the framed copy of weekly White Dwarf #75. I may steal this idea as that issue was by far my favourite of the weekly White Dwarfs due to it launching AoS. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yarrickson Posted April 7, 2017 Share Posted April 7, 2017 1 hour ago, AdamJ said: Really liking the framed copy of weekly White Dwarf #75. I may steal this idea as that issue was by far my favourite of the weekly White Dwarfs due to it launching AoS. The White Dwarfs are month of my Birth (Jan 84) my 18th birthday (lotr one) and my wedding day (weekly 75). Just this week added the March '17 triumvirate one for birth of my firstborn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AdamJ Posted April 7, 2017 Share Posted April 7, 2017 2 hours ago, yarrickson said: The White Dwarfs are month of my Birth (Jan 84) my 18th birthday (lotr one) and my wedding day (weekly 75). Just this week added the March '17 triumvirate one for birth of my firstborn. What a great idea! Most of your dates are very similar to mine for all of these events. In fact you've intrigued me to find out what the White Dwarf from my month of birth was like - June '85. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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