As mentioned in my last post, I decided to try and set up a painting station in the games room, to give me essentially a dedicated painting area, rather than relying upon the kitchen table. I did this a few days ago and so far, it has really made a difference!
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| The painting desk, which is essentially my 4' x 2' gaming boards on the trestles I use, but dropped to a normal desk height. This is still in a work in progress, but having so much space is great and being able to leave everything out is a real luxury. It does remind me of my youth and the desk I had in my bedroom that was for homework and painting etc. |
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| The first finished items, 5 x Pz IV's that took 3 days to finish, painting as and when I felt in the mood. This now gives me 9 of them that will expand the sort of BKCII games and scenarios I can put on. 2 x Panthers wait in the wings for their turn to have a camo scheme applied. |
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| Some Battlescale 6mm buildings that I add to in the odd moment here and there. |
In the past painting has honestly felt a real chore, but now I'm actually enjoying it for the first time in years:)! No longer do I have to try and fit it in around 'real life' and free time in the kitchen. So I've been doing 15 minutes here, 30 minutes there and it hasn't felt a bind at all. I'm hoping that this will increase my output right across the board. I also aim to use it for figure and AFV prep etc, but any gluing will be done in the kitchen to ensure as much ventilation as possible.
Looking at the set up for the painting and the games room in general, I'm looking to add some more storage to help get things off the floor and looking neat and tidy. A trip to IKEA is likely in the next week or so.
Thanks for reading and any comments greatly appreciated!
TTFN.
A great step forward Steve! I can relate to this. I don't have a dedicated painting desk and my desk is shared with work on my WFH days. However, it is big enough to at least leave the boxes of paint and tools out and a small amount of work in progress.
ReplyDeleteOne small step for man and all that Chris;)! Just having a room that for most of the year is just for me has made a huge difference to my gaming, so I'm hoping for the same with the addition of the painting set up.
DeleteBTW congrats to Grimsby for their FA Cup win:)!
This is GREAT news, Steve! Congratulations on taking this step toward permanency. Having a dedicated place to paint changes everything.
ReplyDeleteThanks Jon:)! The dedicated area has really been a game changer for sure.
DeleteWell done Steve. I hope one day I'll get to play with the output of your wonderful new freedom. If you are anything like me the challenge will be keeping it tidy and cleared for the next task!
ReplyDeleteThanks Chris and I can related to the keeping it tidy part, hence the 'need' to get some more storage!
DeleteMy painting desk is an absolute disgrace and a shambles....I have toyed with the idea of a picture on my blog but it's too embarrassing!
DeleteMaybe a photo will be the motivating factor for a tidy up? But then your painting output is pretty good, so why bother;)!
DeleteIt seems for the most part the wargamer is ‘condemned’ to painting, so anything that raises encouragement is to be heartedly embraced :-)
ReplyDeleteI saw some plastic storage drawers in B&Q a few weeks ago that might do the job.
Certainly I felt the 'condemned' part for sure prior to this set up. Being able to dip in and out as the mood takes me does make it much more enjoyable. Luckily I have loads of storage trays (see the red one in the first photo) that work were getting rid of years ago. Some Billy shelving is on the list though.
DeleteLooks really handy - here's to making progress!
ReplyDeleteThanks John and it's a good start, easy to set up and take down in a few minutes or so.
DeleteThat's a great space for painting. Really glad that it's making a difference in productivity and enjoyment.
ReplyDeleteHaving it all in one space makes a big difference for sure Richard, as I can easily look for a reference book, rather than going up and down the stairs several times. I'm a lucky man!
DeleteGreat news sir!
ReplyDeleteThanks Michal!
DeleteReally pleased you have managed to set this up Steve! I often feel I am well behind most others when it comes to "in house" gaming resources, but I have almost always had a dedicated painting area...mine is a huge heavy old office desk against one wall of our internal access garage. I would never risk painting inside our living area, with the chances of paint spillage etc!
ReplyDeleteIt must be because you did model making professionaly,; I never worry about fumes from the plastic cement I use occasionally!
Thanks Keith and after many years of waiting, I know I'm lucky to finally have a dedicated space for gaming and painting. I always painted in the kitchen, as the light was great there and if there were any spillages, it was easy to clean up. Having worked with many glues and solvents for decades, I'm VERY conscious of fumes from them, hence only doing it in the kitchen with the extractor fan on.
DeleteSuper set up Steve and you will notice a big difference now you have a dedicated area, looking forward to seeing the fruits of your new set up!
ReplyDeleteThanks Donnie:)! I'm really enjoying being able to dip in and out as and when the mood takes me, which is certainly helping boost my painting output and mojo.
DeleteChuffed for you mate, it makes all the blooming difference doesn’t it.
ReplyDeleteThanks Mark:). It really does, but you don't know this until you actually get it, or lose it. Currently just being able to dip in and out for 15 minutes here and there, rather than going on social media etc, is so nice and productive!
DeleteVery nice Steve. The main problem with IKEA is that there’s so much nice stuff to tempt you.
ReplyDeleteCheers,
Geoff
Thanks Geoff:). Yep, wandering through IKEA, especially with SWMBO, can be an expensive meander!
DeleteGood for you Steve a permanent painting station makes a huge difference and you will see your productivity make a big jump 👍
ReplyDeleteThanks Matt and so far I think I've painted more i.n 5 days than I normally would in a few months:). Let's hope I can keep it going before the heat of Summer hits and the room simply becomes too hot!
DeletePainting table looks excellent - wish I could do that! It's something to aim for..
ReplyDeleteThanks David:)! Very simple and easy to set up and take down. Having aimed for this for years, it's still a bit surreal to actually have it, so keep aiming and you never know...
DeleteLucky you, having not only a games room but now a dedicated painting station too! I'm most envious... ;-)
ReplyDeleteI am indeed lucky David and it is still rather surreal actually having the painting station added to the games room. Easy to do but I never thought of it before!
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