FashaTheDog Posted October 8, 2012 Share Posted October 8, 2012 Congrats on getting your very own workspace. It seems like people have covered the majority of stuff that you need. The only thing that I would add are maybe some plants to look at while you work. I have a money tree, two cactus and a young venus fly trap all sitting happily on the shelf behind my desk. -Kata Plants would be nice, but some of us have a cat who see such things as an all you can eat buffet. If you have a cat, they love to help you paint, mine sits right next to me watching every brush stroke, making sure I don't miss a thing. He doesn't get in the way, but occasionally he does decide to play with my ponytail as I work. Also there is one other thing to take into account, the hair you paint in. Something comfortable, but not overly so, that if paint gets on it is a an easy clean. I find that arms are also helpful as well. I use a wooden swivel one with a wicker back and sloping arms. It is rather comfortable, but it doesn't devour you like a Lazy-Boy. Many people neglect the chair and use a folding one or something and it does make a difference, especially if you are painting for a while to have a good one that is comfortable. I had also mentioned it in passing prior, but as far as tools go the Dremel is the single most important one I have. My brother got it many years ago and I promptly stole it from him. He borrows it once a year or so from me, but he has acknowledged that I use it far more than he ever could and declared one year it to be his present to me for my birthday. With the variety of bits and attachments I can do fine detail cuts or sanding on minis, remove entire limbs, drill holes for pinning, make large cuts in many things for terrain or basing, or any number of tasks, including engraving for diorama plates. I seriously do not know how I managed without it it is so useful and labor saving. There is one health warning I mention because many people do not know it: be careful using it to cut plastics or resin as the high speed rotary action can melt those materials, sending a toxic dust into you lungs where it adheres itself to the interior lining. Over time if you continue to breath this in it can cause numerous health issues so always use an OSHA approved filter for fiberglass when plan to send melted plastic or resin particles into the air. It is not a fear for your life, I forgot once now I am in trouble thing, but more of a you've been breathing this stuff in for years now, several times a week and it is catching up to you sort of thing. Safety glasses are also a good accessory too, definitely more helpful for metal, but on occasion I have a small chunk of plastic plink off them and they're cheap anyway so there is no reason not to use them, especially since getting pewter in your eye is no fun (or the white metal GW now uses). Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/262430-essentials-for-your-studiowork-station-setup/page/2/#findComment-3201140 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kataklysm Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 ]Plants would be nice, but some of us have a cat who see such things as an all you can eat buffet. If you have a cat, they love to help you paint, mine sits right next to me watching every brush stroke, making sure I don't miss a thing. He doesn't get in the way, but occasionally he does decide to play with my ponytail as I work. I am allergic to cats therefore do not have to suffer their plant eating wrath at home. My condolences. I do however have a rather large black lab who seems to be addicted to the fumes put out when I airbrush anything laquer based. I have to remember to kick him out of the painting room when I do this. Do you know where I can get a paint mask that fits a dog? Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/262430-essentials-for-your-studiowork-station-setup/page/2/#findComment-3201727 Share on other sites More sharing options...
FashaTheDog Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 Like this? http://ec.l.thumbs.canstockphoto.com/canstock2149834.jpg Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/262430-essentials-for-your-studiowork-station-setup/page/2/#findComment-3201736 Share on other sites More sharing options...
kataklysm Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 I was thinking more of a three stage dual filter. But +1 karma for promptness. Also just remembered the most critical not hobby related item that you need for your paint room. NETFLIX..and a mobile streaming device. :tu: Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/262430-essentials-for-your-studiowork-station-setup/page/2/#findComment-3201742 Share on other sites More sharing options...
irwit Posted October 9, 2012 Author Share Posted October 9, 2012 Some awesome idea in here guys, thanks for all the idea. I personally have 4 cats and a 7 month old so being able to pack everything away is a bit of a must. Im currently thinking of building some paint racks myself, I have a U shaped desk that ends of one side one the side of some full height cupboards. So the side of that cupboard seems perfect for a "spice rack" type rack for some paints and such. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/262430-essentials-for-your-studiowork-station-setup/page/2/#findComment-3201806 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lorenzen Posted October 9, 2012 Share Posted October 9, 2012 disagree with netflix your eyes should be busy! i find classical music, epic music (future world music & film scores) or talky radio/podcasts best, though im tempted to mix in audio books. i highly recommend the alex baker show podcasts. i have a similar spice rack style setup atm, i need to increase the capacity of mine though. but i need to update my workspace in general Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/262430-essentials-for-your-studiowork-station-setup/page/2/#findComment-3201888 Share on other sites More sharing options...
irwit Posted October 15, 2012 Author Share Posted October 15, 2012 Hey all Just a quick update, thought I would show you guys the room as is. Still needs some furnishings and such. Also latest model. Finally i got some more toys and thought I would write a quick review. Vallejo Brush cleaner and brush restorer, ace! Gives teh brushes and really silky feel and seem to hold paint and tip better now. Maybe a bit of placebo effect but was impressed. Forgeworld pigments. Hmm bit undecided. Firstly what you actually get in each pot volume wise is complete hit or miss. One came full to the brim, the next was half empty. In terms of use, they are not really working how I expected but i will continue to play. Vallejo varnishes. Again hit and miss. The gloss varnish i am using to help with shading and inks. It works great, really impressed with results. Its the matt varnish i am having trouble with, it just seems to suck the life out the model, looks almost dusty. Maybe I am using it wrong. Satin is sort of middle. The one thing I am impressed with though is how uniform everything looks after a coat of matt. I normally have issues with painting black over lighter colours and it looks glossy. A coat of varnish and the whole model has a very uniform look which I like. Just don't like the lack of vibrancy. Tamiya inks. They smell nice, lol. In terms of use I can really see these helping with golds and blood stains but probably quite niche really. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/262430-essentials-for-your-studiowork-station-setup/page/2/#findComment-3208953 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Captain Hwarang Posted October 20, 2012 Share Posted October 20, 2012 Sorry if I missed someone else saying this, but the Back2Bas-ix paint racks are awesome, though expensive. -CH Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/262430-essentials-for-your-studiowork-station-setup/page/2/#findComment-3214607 Share on other sites More sharing options...
irwit Posted October 21, 2012 Author Share Posted October 21, 2012 Hey man, cues for the link but I think someone already mentioned them. They look great but I'm more after something that hides away. I'll take a PIC tomorrow but I currently having the oajnts in the top draw and its working OK. Could do with a rack or something more long term those but still within the draw. On a seperate note I've pretty much given up on gw brushes. Bought some replacements the other day. Got home and two out of three were splitting on me on their first use. Complete waste of money so I've got a set on wn 7 series from 000 to size 4 that are fantastic so will use them. Also got some really cheap sets for couple of quid for bases, varnishing, dry brush etc. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/262430-essentials-for-your-studiowork-station-setup/page/2/#findComment-3215254 Share on other sites More sharing options...
HellChyld Posted October 21, 2012 Share Posted October 21, 2012 to store my paints for easy storage and clean up I have several shallow plastic tubs that the bottles fit nicely. I have labels on the outside saying what general colors are inside and just stack them one on top of another in my cabneit to keep little 2 year old hands off when not being used. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/262430-essentials-for-your-studiowork-station-setup/page/2/#findComment-3215269 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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