New Work Bench

I have been working on my models in my computer room for a while now. I can work on my models while I watch you tube or use the computer to find references and materials. However, as i made more models and got more equipment, the room started to get a little cramped. 

I had the main room next door but that was taken up with my model railway. I had not worked on my railway for some time, it had kind of died a death. It was difficult for me to work on as my physical heath got slowly worse and, in the end, was just being used as a junk room. 

I had wanted to rebuild my railway to be more accessible and easier to work on. However, I got the bright idea to turn that room into a work area instead. 

So over the course of two weeks and with a little help from my friends, I tore down the old layout, cleared out a load of rubbish by sending things to charity or the local tip and set to work building.  

It took me a while to put things together because of my health but after many days of stiffness and pain, I had completed the bench. I rigged up my old computer so I can watch TV and do research as well as staying connected with friends online while I work.

There is space enough for two people to work as my friend Rob expressed an interest in coming down and taking up model making as a new hobby. A few more storage areas, some desk lighting, power, white boards and shelves, I have a viable work area. 

There are still a few things left to do. Removal of the old fish tank, wood that was used for the railway (out of shot) and old units that I no longer need but once that is done, I will have a perfect work bench for making my models. 

Unfortunately Covid-19 struck the UK just as I was finishing up and thus the rest of the work will have to be put on hold until that blows over. Along with too many projects. 

Deliveries are nearly impossible to get and going out for supplies is not deemed as a 'necessary trip', so progress will be light for a while.

However, this project has inspired me to create this blog, so you can all see what I get up to and see the models that I create.

Keep your eyes open for any new posts and thanks for reading!