Modelling Aids
Spray Booth by Chris Rix
Take one plastic crate, a small fan either 240v if well insulated or low voltage otherwise, some 4" flexible ducting, a clip on spot light and a small turntable.
Cut a hole to take the fan in the side of the crate, source the flexi tube and a bracket from Wickes, Tool Station, Screwfix etc . The black mat in photo 1 came from a £ shop and the turntable from a cheap bargain type shop such as The Range or B & M. The spot light was from Lidl. By cutting a slot in the lid all the accessories can be stored in the crate and it helps keep the dust out.
Spray Booth by Chris Rix
Take one plastic crate, a small fan either 240v if well insulated or low voltage otherwise, some 4" flexible ducting, a clip on spot light and a small turntable.
Cut a hole to take the fan in the side of the crate, source the flexi tube and a bracket from Wickes, Tool Station, Screwfix etc . The black mat in photo 1 came from a £ shop and the turntable from a cheap bargain type shop such as The Range or B & M. The spot light was from Lidl. By cutting a slot in the lid all the accessories can be stored in the crate and it helps keep the dust out.
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Model making boards can be easily made by choosing a nice smooth flat piece of wood. Take an old metal biscuit tin and cut a suitably sized plate to fit your board and attach with contact adhesive. Add some self adhesive rubber feet to the underside. With an indelible pen draw two right angles on your plate. This will help you line up the sides of the model you are building. Source some magnets of various sizes to position around your model to aid assembly. If you have a large enough board why not add a cutting mat.
The small plastic tray in photo 2 is from a £ shop and comes with a small roller. You only need the tray as you are going to use it to help lay plaster bandage on your layout. It helps keep the bandage flat and creates less mess.
Model making boards can be easily made by choosing a nice smooth flat piece of wood. Take an old metal biscuit tin and cut a suitably sized plate to fit your board and attach with contact adhesive. Add some self adhesive rubber feet to the underside. With an indelible pen draw two right angles on your plate. This will help you line up the sides of the model you are building. Source some magnets of various sizes to position around your model to aid assembly. If you have a large enough board why not add a cutting mat.
The small plastic tray in photo 2 is from a £ shop and comes with a small roller. You only need the tray as you are going to use it to help lay plaster bandage on your layout. It helps keep the bandage flat and creates less mess.
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