sibomots Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 More often than not I find myself with an opportunity to model (clean, assemble and paint) when I'm out of the house. After work I tend to find myself parked near the shop I frequent and lugging my kits and tools inside. They provide a work area for folks. I don't know why, but when I'm working on my kits and the resources (advice, supplies, comments) are readily available I seem to be more relaxed. At home, if I try to get work done on the army I tend to get stalled because I think of too many questions before the next step. Perhaps this is a symptom of being new to game and desiring to work in the company of like minded folks. So, the question for this forum section may be abstract, but I was wondering what other veterans of the game think and do -- Do you feel the urge to share your modeling experience in a group setting? Perfer to steal away into your personal Keep and toil on the Units in peace? How much, if any, is the modeling part of the experience supposed to be social (or not?). Apologies in advance -- If this question is too abstract for the thread, just point out where I should migrate the discussion. Thanks, -sibo Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/307316-most-preferred-venue-for-modeling/ Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firepower Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 My work station is too 'chaotic' for me to feel comfortable in a store with limited table space. It can be a tad annoying at times, but I feel the need to have every pot of paint and random bitz surrounding me, just in case I need one. It's a royal pain making space for big projects like vehicles, though. Although I rarely visit my local store at all, to be honest. In fact I only recently started going there, and only sporadically when I wanted to either show off my Templars or pick up an order. I'm the guy that shows up, makes a few comments on paintjobs, a couple of suggestions, then leaves. :P Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/307316-most-preferred-venue-for-modeling/#findComment-4035196 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kaldoth Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 Although I rarely visit my local store at all, to be honest. In fact I only recently started going there, and only sporadically when I wanted to either show off my Templars or pick up an order. I'm the guy that shows up, makes a few comments on paintjobs, a couple of suggestions, then leaves. Pretty much this. I go in about once a week to pick up supplies, and the store manager always asks when I'm going to come in and play. It's a locally owned store that's pretty relaxed, but there are people walking in and out all the time, loads of noise, people interrupting every five seconds to ask how I did this or what technique I used for that. It's nice to help people out and teach new things, but overall I like to keep the hobby side at home and the gaming side in store. I need quiet :P Cheers, -Kal Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/307316-most-preferred-venue-for-modeling/#findComment-4035209 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Carlson793 Posted May 8, 2015 Share Posted May 8, 2015 My current modeling habits have come about by circumstance. When I get home from work, especially every other week when I have my son, the requirements of life (food, family/girlfriend, etc.) tend to be too much to give me more than a few minutes any evening. Weekends are almost as bad, with heading to the next county over to get my son from my parents (he spends Friday nights with them), making sure the yard is mowed, taking advantage of extra time for shopping and such... Meanwhile, my workload when I'm at work has almost totally evaporated - maybe an hour or two of work in an eight hour work day - and the results of that can be seen with my work in the B&C Downloads section (well, I am getting paid to work with Photoshop, Illustrator, etc...) I recently got a small fishing tackle box to replace my previous travel kit (plastic clam shell one of my Legion of the Damned squads came in) so I can carry a more complete assembly kit, and will sit at my desk during down time, scraping mold lines, super gluing magnets. With tunes and TV/film readily available on my Mac there, I keep me from getting easily burned out. I've got one Knight that's been to work with me this week and is a few magnets shy of being ready for primer, while a second Knight is sitting in the package by my desk at home, along with 2 squads of Firedrakes, a couple Mk III 'Tactical' squads with various weapon options, a Breacher Squad, and a couple others all vying to be the next to go to work with me and get my assembly attention. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/307316-most-preferred-venue-for-modeling/#findComment-4035215 Share on other sites More sharing options...
captain sox Posted May 9, 2015 Share Posted May 9, 2015 I'm a home body. I usually sit in solitude in the basement, put on the Trance music (either DI or TFM) and sit for a few hours. I like having all my supplies and bits at hand. Usually I'll start one project, and then do something else. Depending on how much time I have, I set a time limit, say an hour for building then 2 hours for painting. I can put on the TV and watch a show if so desired, or can watch a modelling video or tutorial. I'm never at a loss for inspiration at home. Plus by the time I load up my kits and or paints into the car, drive to the store and set up, I figure I could have built something or put down a basecoat. Sometimes we do group builds at some one's home, and that can be fun too. No matter what / where you build, be sure to enjoy every moment. :) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/307316-most-preferred-venue-for-modeling/#findComment-4036567 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Armond Posted May 9, 2015 Share Posted May 9, 2015 I don't think I could complete any models at a store since I like to have access to all my tools and bits. The store is where I go to play or socialize about the game. At home are my kids, wife, and whatever education stuff I decide to do after my workday. The wife is great about hobby time, after the kids are down for the night she has been superb about time to work on my hobby. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/307316-most-preferred-venue-for-modeling/#findComment-4036589 Share on other sites More sharing options...
deathspectersgt7 Posted May 9, 2015 Share Posted May 9, 2015 Home I have a nice work area in the Basement next to the weight bench and Treadmill. Put on some tunes and go to town. Never did try painting at the shops I visit. they are around 100 miles from Home. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/307316-most-preferred-venue-for-modeling/#findComment-4036595 Share on other sites More sharing options...
sibomots Posted May 10, 2015 Author Share Posted May 10, 2015 Alright. Good advice. I read through all the thoughts on this and after picking up some parts at the store, I re-engineered my workstation at home. I made a 7-tier paint rack (holds ~90 Citadel pots) out of some surplus 3/8th OSB and pine to hold the paints in full view and get more room to reach for tools and what-not. I guess it does make sense to do all the fabrication at home. I can drill out the barrels easier at home, mill, and make a bunch of noise if need be. Plus, the selection of music at home is far more "in tune" with the army. Cue up Metallica Black album. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/307316-most-preferred-venue-for-modeling/#findComment-4037158 Share on other sites More sharing options...
JGeils81 Posted May 10, 2015 Share Posted May 10, 2015 I tend to do all prep and assembly at home and some painting. I don't get a lot of free time during the week due to my job, kids, wife working so I have to cook, clean etc. weekends run errands, lawn care, vehicle maintenance etc, so I sneak to my office when I get a chance(usually after the kids finally go to sleep) and stay up too late because I lose track of time and get caught up in what I'm doing. The only time I can do any of it at work is when I pull staff duty for 24 hours and nothing happens at night so I lug some models, paints and brushes and my wet palette along with me. I've yet to do anything at the local shop for the reasons above, and usually only manage to go there to get supplies when my wife is getting a pedicure at the shop next door I talked her into using :P Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/307316-most-preferred-venue-for-modeling/#findComment-4037404 Share on other sites More sharing options...
SW1 Posted May 11, 2015 Share Posted May 11, 2015 I tend to do all prep and assembly at home and some painting. I don't get a lot of free time during the week due to my job, kids, wife working so I have to cook, clean etc. weekends run errands, lawn care, vehicle maintenance etc, so I sneak to my office when I get a chance(usually after the kids finally go to sleep) and stay up too late because I lose track of time and get caught up in what I'm doing. The only time I can do any of it at work is when I pull staff duty for 24 hours and nothing happens at night so I lug some models, paints and brushes and my wet palette along with me. I've yet to do anything at the local shop for the reasons above, and usually only manage to go there to get supplies when my wife is getting a pedicure at the shop next door I talked her into using :P This I think is so true for many of us. We'd like to have more time but responsibilities stop us. Ten years ago I'd laugh at the thought of settling down and starting a family. For me it's the post bedtime hide away grabbing a few hours which turns into an all night painting session. Then I feel it the next day when I'm heading to work or doing the school run. My kids ... Well the eldest ... Are starting to show an interest in painting (nabbing all my models). So hopefully I'll be able to have some quality time during the day training up my painting monkey ... Erm ... Lovely children. ;) Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/307316-most-preferred-venue-for-modeling/#findComment-4038038 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brother-Chaplain Kage Posted May 16, 2015 Share Posted May 16, 2015 My LGS used to have an open painting night where I'd lug a figure or two to work on and a whole tacklebox full of paint. I actually got quite a bit of work done and ended up giving out a lot of advice on painting, building, and converting while I was at it. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/307316-most-preferred-venue-for-modeling/#findComment-4043738 Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cpt_Reaper Posted May 16, 2015 Share Posted May 16, 2015 My hobby desk: Features include: New airbrush, very bright LED lamp (Lego Darth Vader), sliding shelf for smaller projects, storage shelf for boxes of paints. It has wheels so I can move it around the lounge.Personally I find it easier to work on my models when people are around. Not necessarily doing warhammer stuff, but just talking. Link to comment https://bolterandchainsword.com/topic/307316-most-preferred-venue-for-modeling/#findComment-4043795 Share on other sites More sharing options...
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