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Well my modeling efforts have been on hold as I've been completing my workshop makeover. Not to be confused with my garage workshop, this is for modeling only. I wanted to make something that would last me until the end which I hope is a long long time to come.

I included a lot of storage and a paint rack.
[IMAGE]http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n27/David_Waples/Man%20Cave/DSC02814.jpg[/IMAGE]

I built an assembly table/cart with deep full extension drawers to hold raw material in.

[IMAGE]http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n27/David_Waples/Man%20Cave/DSC02818.jpg[/IMAGE]

I included a HDTV so I can watch TV, surf the web, etc. Very handy for putting up reference photos, etc.

[IMAGE]http://i108.photobucket.com/albums/n27/David_Waples/Man%20Cave/DSC02843.jpg[/IMAGE]

You'll notice the 1/48 PT PT-105 on the assembly cart. It's time to get back to building!
Dave

David Waples

Posted By: David Waples | Posted on: Nov 26, 2011 - 7:47pm
Total Posts: 1679 | Joined: Jan 2, 2007 - 9:55pm

A wonderful and effective set up Dave. I think it looks great and should provide you everything you need for many years to come. I can just see you building me something for my Exhibit in this very space., lol. GREAT JOB DAVE...................

Posted By: Frank J Andruss Sr | Posted on: Nov 26, 2011 - 7:51pm
Total Posts: 3497 | Joined: Oct 9, 2006 - 6:09am

Great set-up, Dave.

I'm envious!

Posted By: Drew Cook | Posted on: Nov 26, 2011 - 8:18pm
Total Posts: 1306 | Joined: Oct 19, 2006 - 10:44am

A wonderful and effective set up Dave. I think it looks great and should provide you everything you need for many years to come. I can just see you building me something for my Exhibit in this very space., lol. GREAT JOB DAVE...................

You never know... what do you pay? Seriously, I would never step on Stan's toes. He does great work for you. :-)

Dave

David Waples

Posted By: David Waples | Posted on: Nov 26, 2011 - 8:46pm
Total Posts: 1679 | Joined: Jan 2, 2007 - 9:55pm

Thanks Drew, I'm very pleased with it. I worked on it last night for our ship club project and it was a very comfortable space to work in. I'm excited about finishing my PT-105 model now!
Dave

David Waples

Posted By: David Waples | Posted on: Nov 26, 2011 - 9:00pm
Total Posts: 1679 | Joined: Jan 2, 2007 - 9:55pm

Dave

Stan does the majority of my work, and has for years. He is a a dear friend, who gives me incredible deals on what he builds. He has been very busy of late, and has secured some large jobs, so it's always a good thing for me to keep the doors open for other's to build some things for me. Alex Johnson has done PT-41 for me a few years back, and as you know Frank Ryczek, Alex and Stan built my PT-374 Memorial project. For me everything is price, and to date no one can match Stan's prices that he gives me. When the time comes, we can certainly talk, if you are not too busy.

Posted By: Frank J Andruss Sr | Posted on: Nov 27, 2011 - 12:00am
Total Posts: 3497 | Joined: Oct 9, 2006 - 6:09am

Very nice David, looks like excellent craftsmanship. You should really enjoy working from there. Is that silver hose an exhaust duct for dust / fumes?

Posted By: Jeff D | Posted on: Nov 27, 2011 - 12:31am
Total Posts: 2200 | Joined: Dec 21, 2006 - 1:30am

Hi Jeff,
Yes, the silver hose is for my spray booth which takes the paint fumes outside the house. I've had the booth a long time. It's big, white, ugly, but pretty functional. I'm going to make a new one this spring that will work better for my space. I'll post a "moved in" picture. Suddenly it's getting much busier in my little space!
Dave

David Waples

Posted By: David Waples | Posted on: Nov 27, 2011 - 5:57am
Total Posts: 1679 | Joined: Jan 2, 2007 - 9:55pm

I really like the overhead lighting, also. Should give a nice even spread from the multiple sources.

Will

Posted By: Will Day | Posted on: Nov 27, 2011 - 6:26am
Total Posts: 1955 | Joined: Oct 8, 2006 - 4:19pm

Very nice woodworking, David. Looks great.

Steve

Posted By: Nuge210 | Posted on: Nov 29, 2011 - 7:45am
Total Posts: 323 | Joined: Jun 4, 2008 - 7:50am

Dave;
The workshop looks great! I see you can remain totally dialed in with us too, since you have the PT Boat Message Board up on both screens, and a in-shop phone for real-time info, and to stay in "PT fighting" shape even a NordicTrack Pro Skier ! Awesome!
ENJOY!
Take care,
TED

Posted By: TED WALTHER | Posted on: Nov 29, 2011 - 2:26pm
Total Posts: 3059 | Joined: Oct 16, 2006 - 7:42am