Nanook Posted February 12, 2011 Share Posted February 12, 2011 I thought it might be interesting to see how far each of us actually goes with their workspace and the extras we accumulate. So, I'll lead off. I keep my spares in two mini drawer containers. I have a 3rd (not pictured) that is akin to the small brown one and that is where my car parts are. I break down drawers into groups (all 1/48): Misc. Canopies/clear parts (all scales) props/resin casting blocks cockpit parts built cockpits (complete) built cockpits (incomplete) airframe panels landing gear panels landing gear wheels/tires/rims for single-engine aircraft wheels/tires/rims for multi-engine aircraft bombs droptanks/radar pods rockets guns/ammo chutes/etc. spare PE parts and frets engines/poly caps exhausts spinners Then I have one drawer for 1/72 parts, two drawers for 1/32 parts and a drawer of nothing but the extras that one gets in the 1/48 Fujimi Bf109 series. Here are a few examples: L to R-seats, gunsights/control sticks/pedals, cockpit panels, instrument panels/radios L to R-landing gear panels, landing gear, guns/ammo chutes L to R-1/72 wheels, 1/48 wheels (single-engine aircraft) All of my resin detail sets, figures and conversions are kept in a large three-drawer stackable unit. My PE sets and cast-metal sets are kept in a small cardboard box inside of this unit. All of these items are kept cataloged on my Excel database. Although I would love to keep them out and neatly organized by sight I figure if there was a fire or another problem I can grab and carry (or throw out a window) the three-drawer unit. Also another reason why my decals are in three three-ring binders. And speaking of decals mine are arranged by group: Props, Jets and Auto. So, am I just overly nerdy here or are some of you out there as meticulous (or is it ridiculous? LOL!) as I am? Just curious really. Lets hear and see how your extras are kept track of! Later, Lee Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Dax Posted February 12, 2011 Share Posted February 12, 2011 Nah, not overly nerdy at all... in fact, I'm a little envious. I often think about doing the same, but haven't the motivation yet. Currently, I keep all old sprues (not even trimmed pieces) in a couple of old large scale aircraft kit boxes and a 1/350 Enterprise box. Hardly well organized at all.... Quote Link to post Share on other sites
crazydon Posted February 12, 2011 Share Posted February 12, 2011 Organize?? me no speakee that langauge gringo :P Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nanook Posted February 12, 2011 Author Share Posted February 12, 2011 Organize?? me no speakee that langauge gringo :P Naaaa, I don't believe it! LOL! Later, Lee Quote Link to post Share on other sites
sadchevy Posted February 12, 2011 Share Posted February 12, 2011 with all of the time needed for organizing , when do you find time to model ? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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Andy Gudbergsson Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 I thought it might be interesting to see how far each of us actually goes with their workspace and the extras we accumulate. So, I'll lead off. :blink: I keep my spares in two mini drawer containers. I have a 3rd (not pictured) that is akin to the small brown one and that is where my car parts are. I break down drawers into groups (all 1/48): Misc. Canopies/clear parts (all scales) props/resin casting blocks cockpit parts built cockpits (complete) built cockpits (incomplete) airframe panels landing gear panels landing gear wheels/tires/rims for single-engine aircraft wheels/tires/rims for multi-engine aircraft bombs droptanks/radar pods rockets guns/ammo chutes/etc. spare PE parts and frets engines/poly caps exhausts spinners Then I have one drawer for 1/72 parts, two drawers for 1/32 parts and a drawer of nothing but the extras that one gets in the 1/48 Fujimi Bf109 series. Here are a few examples: L to R-seats, gunsights/control sticks/pedals, cockpit panels, instrument panels/radios L to R-landing gear panels, landing gear, guns/ammo chutes L to R-1/72 wheels, 1/48 wheels (single-engine aircraft) All of my resin detail sets, figures and conversions are kept in a large three-drawer stackable unit. My PE sets and cast-metal sets are kept in a small cardboard box inside of this unit. All of these items are kept cataloged on my Excel database. Although I would love to keep them out and neatly organized by sight I figure if there was a fire or another problem I can grab and carry (or throw out a window) the three-drawer unit. Also another reason why my decals are in three three-ring binders. And speaking of decals mine are arranged by group: Props, Jets and Auto. So, am I just overly nerdy here or are some of you out there as meticulous (or is it ridiculous? LOL!) as I am? Just curious really. Lets hear and see how your extras are kept track of! Later, Lee I do the same thing but I don't seperate scales. Also have a different drawer unit for 1/35 scale figures and equipment. I do have a couple of drawers that contain small misc parts in different scales that I sometimes browse through if I need particular looking part for a project. Cheers Andy G Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Old Blind Dog Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 Most of my small tools and supplies are in a couple carousels immediately to either side of my work area. I have an old desk that fits under one wing of my L-shaped workbench; this gives me 7 drawers to my left. In addition, I have several of those plastic "drawer-towers" on top of the bench, also to the left. So, in effect, I can reach for anything I need without even having to look. 1. decals (all scales) 2. PE and resin sets 3/4/5 scratch-building supplies (plastic sheet and strip, metal tubing and sheet, wood etc) 6/7 dedicated drawers for heavier tools such as razor saws, miter boxes, machinist squares etc etc 8 drawer for sanding and polishing supplies 9 drawer for Q-Tips, tooth-picks etc 10 drawer for misc items such as fishing line, metal tape, older paint brushes cheers Old Blind Dog Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Brutus Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 I'd tried but failed over the years...they keep accumulating ;) Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nigel Bunker Posted February 13, 2011 Share Posted February 13, 2011 Organised spares - you surely loose the fun of hunting through the loft for that spare part you need, not finding it but coming up with a kit you had forgotten you had bought. Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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