Hobby desk for scale models or other small things...???

[ebinmaine 67,507]

Been thinking it's about time I start messing around with scale models again and I'm wondering what you folks use or a small hobby desk.

It would have to be something that can be left set up all the time.

 

What's your setup? What would you change?

 

 

[Rob J. 1,942]

I’m currently looking for an old glass display case for my 1/72 scale Diecast airplanes. I don’t have the room to make dioramas. 

[Rob J. 1,942]

Something like this….

[Rob J. 1,942]

1 hour ago, Rob J. said:

I’m currently looking for an old glass display case for my 1/72 scale Diecast airplanes. I don’t have the room to make dioramas. 

This is a table made out of an old sewing machine. I need more room and something enclosed to keep the dust down. 

[ebinmaine 67,507]

These pictures are not my own desk but I have one exactly like it. I've used it as a model building station in the past.  I'm leaning towards going back to it.

 

 

 

[Racinbob 11,081]

I used this drafting table when I was working on plans but now it's handy for working on models. It's set up 'permanently' just outside my workshop in the basement. 

 

[ri702bill 8,323]

Good contrast to see well with the top, and a fair amount of room. But, drafting tables can be somewhat flimsy, unless they have additional bracing.

20 BONUS POINTS for the seat!!!!  

[Mickwhitt 4,625]

Eric, I used to do plastic model kits too, very satisfying to while away a bit of time.

I used a fairly standard computer desk which I could leave in situ when I wasn't working on a model.

I like the beaurea style so you can close away the work area to exclude dust etc.

Maybe I will have a bash at some 1/35th scale armour again. 

Mick. 

 

[Stormin 9,981]

  No time for hobbies. I'm retired. 

[Rob J. 1,942]

As far as a “hobby desk” with Diecast not much work needed. However I had planned to start building plastic airplane models. I’ve amassed over 300 kits most still sealed. So for this I snagged an old antique drafting table from where I work as they were getting rid of it. But as it were my job has ruined my ability to hold a steady hand and to sit for very long at a time. So I went metal. 

[ebinmaine 67,507]

13 hours ago, Mickwhitt said:

like the beaurea style so you can close away the work area to exclude MY @$$#/&+ DOG 🐕

 

Our Meeha Mirror doesn't chew shoes or furniture but she shreds anything plastic. 

 

13 hours ago, Mickwhitt said:

Maybe I will have a bash at some 1/35th scale armour again. 

 

Absolutely recommended. 

 

I've messed around with scale models, mostly cars trucks with a plane or ship tossed in, since I was maybe 8??

 

Always enjoyed it. 

A few years ago I picked up a few kits of things I'd wanted to build when I was younger. 

 

It's about time I started in on them again. 

 

A couple particular builds I'd like to do:

 

My Ole Man drove an IHC S Model 4300 for 2 different companies. 

One of them was a red cab with a black frame. Aluminum 6000 gallon short height #6 oil trailer.  

 

Another thing I've had a serious liking for over the years is a stretched tractor with shorter trailers. 

LOTS of drivers here started going longer wheelbase for comfort reasons and it... Got outta hand. 

I have a Peterbilt 359 truck that I'd like to use for that. Likely a standard issue gravel dump trailer.  

 

[Racinbob 11,081]

21 hours ago, Racinbob said:

I used this drafting table when I was working on plans but now it's handy for working on models. It's set up 'permanently' just outside my workshop in the basement. 

 

It is actually quite solid. I added the piece of aluminum stock to the edge because the one that came with it was junk. The chair is from my daughter with a little extra added. That Lotus Indy car model has a Wheel Horse model with it.

[ebinmaine 67,507]

29 minutes ago, Racinbob said:

That Lotus Indy car model has a Wheel Horse model with it.

I saw that.

I was looking for those at the show the other day. One of the dealers knew exactly what car and team it was but hadn't seen one in a while.

 

 

[Racinbob 11,081]

Don't just look for red Eric. There's these two as well. 

 

[ebinmaine 67,507]

7 minutes ago, Racinbob said:

these two

Well ain't that neat.

[RandyLittrell 3,878]

I just put a desk in one corner of the shop, made it out of a repurposed bench top. Added some free cabinets above and end capped it with a side box. 

 

Randy

 

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Edited April 19, 2023 by RandyLittrell