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Modeller Build Logs

Modellers Workbench M4A1

By Hans Haase
Started: Jun 20, 2007
Updated: Jul 7, 2007

Little available room for a workbench, It's a pain that many of us suffer with. In the past I have been working out of closet nooks, sharing my workspace with others, and for a short glorious time a big empty bench in mom's basement. Making the best of limited arrangments is one of the bigger challenges of modelling, and we all long for the day we get the chance to build our dream workbench. Well, I finally get to do mine! This is a grand time, one of those times that few of us get to experience even once in their lifetime. The little lady an I are upgrading in the size of our living space, and I have been designated an entire room for pursuit of my hobbies. Lots of big windows, good lighting, wall space, floor space, bright walls, many electrical sockets. My only real limitation? It MUST be kept presentable. Fair enough, and worth the sacrifice of constant cleaning. I've even come up with a name for it, or more properly a designation. Currently I am using my third dedicated workbench, which I have now named Workbench M3A1 (I added extra shelves at one point). I am undecided on the designation of the new project, as the bench itself is actually an older one that I will be taking out of storage and heavily modifying. But the workSPACE is new. So I have to decided, Workbench M2A1? Or Workspace M4? Anyways, on to the project!

Introduction Out with the old.... In with the new! The Heart of the Matter Topside Clear! The Joys of well planned wiring and plumbing Work area almost done!
[Discussion]

In with the new!Jun 23, 2007
Well, This is the modified chassis of the old M2 workbench. In its prime it was huge. 4 foot by 6 foot workspace, fabulous! However, due to the room size, it's been trimmed down to a bit more of an appropriate set of dimensions. She measures out now at 3 feet deep, and 5 foot 4" wide. But it is nice to have the headroom to stand up fully, the nice broad windows, I can even finally put up that nice work lamp my wife bought me for Valentines Day.

The lamp is as good as I can ask for, both flourescent and incandescent bulbs integrated in it which gives a very balanced output. It is the Lite Works model LSC-160, and was recommended to her by the architects at her job. They chose wisely.

But this isn't everything, oh no. I have significant plans here, this is just the beginning. After all, I've been told I cannot use the stove in the new house anymore for my airbrushing. Solutions must be found! Oh, and also, no storage in this thing yet.


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