Work and Paint Station for hobbies

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Some portable hobby paint stations have built-in lights, like this one or this paint workstation case. But, I find these lighting systems to be subpar, either too dim or narrow for most miniature hobby and painting work. I suggest getting a dedicated, high quality lamp for your workspace. There are great portable lights made for miniature painting and modeling arts, too. Portability

Get what you can afford, but don’t skimp on your hobby workstation. Pay for the quality you need. You’ll be using it a lot more than you think! The best value modeling workstations are affordable and highly functional. You can see our top recommendations for hobby and miniature painting workstations below.Modular workstation for scale model hobbies and miniature painting with carry handles for easy portability This topper offers a larger variety of different items to be stored within it due to having open plan shelving. Suitable for glues, rattle cans, thinners etc.

Each individual module arrive in a similar-sized box with a few of the smaller modules arriving in boxes half this size And finally, a rather unique and strange module that’s really helpful for when you are painting for endless hours. The multimedia module is perfect to sit a tablet or phone in. Whilst it looks complicated its actually quite easy to build – especially once you have some experience with the other sets. Aside from the pictures of the different modules, the front side is generally the same. Advising the use of Wood Glue (I used Gorilla Wood Glue because it’s ace), A Hammer, Paper Tape (which I generally ignored in place of clamps) and a Damp Cloth, which is absolutely Necessary! This tiny inexpensive module is more filler than anything else. With the length width and height dimensions being set at 15cm and the drawers as shallow as the 3 drawer module above, there’s not much you can fit in these.There are 30 modules available in the set and you can pretty much mix and match them as you like. A select few can only be used as the top pieces or end pieces – but it’s clear which they are. The 36mm paint storage topper has 26 holes for paints or other bottles with a similar diameter. Suitable for: Vallejo, Games Workshop/Citadel, Life Colour, Tamiya mini, Revell (enamel) and many more.

All base tray components for this painting station have carrying handles and space for twelve brushes or model accessories such as files, scissors and tweezers. Additionally, there is space for a water cup up to 3.15″(or 80mm) diameter and a small drawer for storing other hobby tools, e.g., knifes, clippers. There’s a load of storage space here and as you can see above it’s great for my wet palette and some additional glues with room to spare. But with a few of these, there are some issues, even the example above where it suggests adding the centre shelf to the two ends first. Whilst this is not impossible, it’s just terribly unwieldy. Add glue to the mix and its a complete mess in no time. Suitable for paper towels measuring up to 275mm in length. Includes a serated edge for easy tearing. Continue reading for the review and tips for the best 13 hobby paint stations for miniature painting and models.You will need parchment paper to form the paint surface and a thin sponge or folded paper towels to act as a reservoir for the wet palette. Perfect for storing work-in-progress models to ensure they are not damaged when left out on your workbench. Includes a clear acrylic hinged front to allow easy access. Cobra Motor Paints – Why do you need Cobra Motor Paints? Cobra Motor Paints is a range of acrylic non-toxic colours, perfect for painting any area of the vehicle’s body, rims, tires, engines and interiors. They can be easily applied with both brush and airbrush, and have Don’t miss this special pricing on outstanding covering power while providing a very smooth and uniform matt finish. To provide the distinctive gloss of the bodywork, we have created a special lacquer formula with the accompanying catalyst and thinner. Cobra Motor lacquer offers the same glossy finish as your favourite vehicles. What are the advantages of the Cobra Motor range? • 1 hour drying time • 24-hour curing time • Easy application via brush and airbrush • Odourless • Acrylic and non-toxic • 30ml clear glass bottle • Wide colour range with 62 colours ready to apply to the model.

If you are looking at getting this set, you want to plan ahead. It’s just easier to see all the modules in one place and plan out your desk area. Even if you are purchasing your whole collection over multiple periods. To get your creative juices flowing, you need to remove as many barriers to your art as possible. For miniature painting, creativity is a key element in learning how to harmonize color, contrast, and composition. When you’re drained from a hard day at work, or other responsibilities, e.g., household chores, the last thing you want to do is more cleanup at your hobby desk. Look, when you’re exhausted, creativity is the first casualty. 4. Locate things, fast However, without these, the edges of your workshop setup are just dull MDF with 2 magnets in the side. They aren’t entirely useless, they will hold small quantities of things like Knife blades, Green Stuff, Magnets and Paperclips etc. HobbyZone Modular Workshop – HZ-OM12 Ending Corner Shelves Module Things like folding paint organizer cases or boxes, or drawers with magnetic clasps help make a hobby workstation more convenient for the traveler, or simply someone who wants to move their workspace around the home, e.g., kitchen to bedroom. This comprises individual modules which arejoinedtogether using magnets.This allows you to organize your workplace, tailored to your individual requirements.The trays are optimized to print flat on the print bed and shouldn't require any cleanup. Printing with a brim or raft is not necessary due to the surface area of the models. For a great hobby carry case that you will help you stay organized even when you travel, you’ll love using cosmetic organizer boxes and cases, such as this cosmetic travel organizer or a professional makeup train case. These are affordable, handsome (stylish), and perfect for traveling with your hobby supplies and paints. Cosmetic cases are sturdy, built for storage and travel, and have easy access to your hobby stuff. There are 5 key reasons a hobby paint station is important for any miniature painter and hobbyist: 1. Saves you time Due to their modular design, Hobbyzone products can be set up in as little or as large a space as you wish. You only need to buy what you need! Example images below show off a few ways that you could set up yours, with some taking up a small desk space and others covering a whole room. The 26mm paint storage topper has 36 holes for paints or other bottles with a similar diameter. Suitable for: Vallejo, AK Interactive, AMMO, Scale 75 and many more.