Nice look. I too have a small space. What I found is the acrylic nail polish racks thats seen in the nail polish shops, The best part is that they are meant to hang on the wall leaving desk space free. Four racks hold all my Vallejo paints and Citadel washes + extras. Got 'em on ebay.
When I was a wee un I did a lot of computer graphics and I had to make do with 16 colours. Being forced to use a limited range can enforce a specific style to your work. If you're reading this comment and you have a severe space/money problem, buy more black and white and then practice how to mix colours. When I first started painting miniatures I just bought a mid range colour and mixed up the dark and light colours required.
I am moving right now, so I'm staying in a temporary room. I can confirm you're 100% right. We don't need all the clutter we (impulse) buy. I actually have a video coming on how you can hobby with just the bare minimum! Thanks for sharing your experience
I love my Hobby Zone set. One tip for assembly, be very gentle with magnets. They tend to shutter when you hit them with metal hammer to fit them in holes. If you can use plastic/rubber hammer or just use something to protect magnets.
Late to the party, but I just bought a few modules for my own studio. It is suprisingly inexpensive for what you get for it. Really impressed! Will be super fun once I move to a new flat and dedicate a whole room for hobby *__* Ty for the recommendation mate and best greetings from germany!
I buyed some modular pieces from hobbyzone one year ago, they are still doing well and i love them, I had to buy some other pieces but for now I don’t have a big desk, probably I will add the paper piece, the one for brushes(maybe the one to store them horizontally), the magnetic manual holder and of course a couple of pieces for the paints
Awesome vid, good to demonstrate you can hobby regardless of space; you just have to be selective. As a student all my hobby stuff fits in a shoe box! Admittedly a walking boot shoe box so its a chunky thing, but got all I need! 30 odd paints, vallejo brush-on primer, some unpainted minis, brushes, milliput, sculpting tools, glue, take away box wet palette, brush cleaner, clippers and hobby knife.
I used to have a set, great quality, but after the move my hobby space shrank, so now I have 2 fold down tables, 2 essential oil carry cases, 2 portable stack box sets and a canvas bag, to fit all my paints and tools.
I know the feels of a small work space. My room is 8ftx14ft and one might think "Oh thats plenty" and it is until you cram 8 3d printers, a 6x6 corner desk, a book shelf, and other stuff in. Plus I got my own restroom! The fact you're in the loft area is even more challenging as cabinets and hanging shelves can't be utilized.
Have a similar space with 2 computers and 4 monitors (worked from home). Now downsizing to 1 PC with 2 monitors and will paint on this desk. What I'm more curious about is how you'll light the painting area? Do you use 1, 2 etc LED's? Obviously a center ceiling light will cast a bad shadow on a corner desk when painting. Just found the channel and am liking the vids so far. Have a good few to go through still :)
I'm lucky to have a fairly decent space (theoretically I share it with the wife but she has been in to paint 3 times in 7 years) but it's always good to see others options for layouts and storage. Good luck with the moves and I guess will be nice to get personal hobby space again as opposed to having to share it all with us ;)
I like the foundry system for all my core colours as they come in 3 different shades already. I use citadel inks, glazes, washes. A few Vallejo for historically accurate colours for when I do historicals. It is scary how quickly paint pots take over your space though!
All I have is an 8x8 room, and I have lots in it, I do dioramas and models and electronics in this room, and I store all my stuff in here lol, I know how you feel, I've had to reduce and reorganize everything a few times lol, but I still somehow manage to make videos for my channel, great video my friend, keep up the great work.
Good luck with the move and new business. I think we all have too much rubbish - my own workspace is FULL - FULL - FULL of stuff that we might need one day. Tony
Everyone reading that can relate one way or another! My excuse is 'I just have a lot of stuff that I need close to hand' ie I have to work in a bombsite or i'll waste time getting things that are tidied away :p
Having some kind of ancient wall made out of rocks with an arch of sharpened sticks would also look very cool, and a mammoth skeleton too. I had made a winter board out of eight 2x2 ft. chunks of osb chipboard with dirt glued to the top. Then a light coating of white spraypaint was placed up top. It was super basic, but it did serve its purpose for the few 40k games that I have played.
That looks great! If I didn't own the Citadel paint collection box I would probably get some really nice organizers like those. Because they are wood it would even be possible to paint them to match a certain coloured desk or room decor. Downsizing is always difficult, and pretty soon I'll have to start sorting out what terrain pieces I want to keep and which ones to get rid of.
My current hobby is selling unopened big box kickstarter games on ebay. "It looks bigger on camera because it is a wide angle lens..." I'll use that excuse when folk point out my girth.
BarringtonDailey They are gorgeous paints. Also, because they are single pigments, the mixes are much more predictable. However, there is no equivalent of Payne’s grey, or any umbers or siennas included in the range, which I think is a major drawback and has stopped me purchasing them (though my mate did and he loves them). My opinion, if you want to pursue that more traditional style of painting, Scale75 has probably done a better job with their Artists range of miniature paints. They are more expensive than the Kimera, but long term, probably more functional.
Sadly he was not able to decide on what to throw away from his hobby space to be. Legend has it that to this day you can walk in on him still struggling to fit all his hobby gear into one tiny space. That aside kill the table. Or measure the shed and the tiny room and take over which ever is larger. You only need one screen choose one and hide the other in the dungeon.
Hello Luke Already bought in the Hobby Zone the material is good I do not regret. I already have some parts and I will continue to buy more. Great and good videos. best regards
Reminds me of my spare bedroom which has clutter from ceiling to floor all dedicated to modelling plus I've a bed in it . As for paint stoarage yeah I went OTT and bought carry cases from Vallejo, except in them are everyone's paint selections - bar GW's which are in under table storage racks but to be honest I've got far too much and I've just bought and airbrush compressor so you can see where this vlog is heading - like you I need a bigger space!! Cheers matey!!
Not spotted your new place around Wakey yet :D Kinda hoping you might stock Vallejo (or Army Painter, Coat d'Arms, Scale 75...) at some point, but I guess lots of places do that, and you are rightly known for your scenics.
Great vid Luke, our spare room is about that size. It was going to be a gaming room, but my wife's now claimed it for a exercise room/office 😭. So I have a little tower thing to store stuff & paints on top. I will just have to take the paints I need & my wet pallet into the living room. Quick question do you use a hobby light & if so what kind is best?
Being a Type 1 diabetic, of course I noticed the Humalog pen and box (nice job recycling!) on your "old" desk. I assume you are also. Maybe Hobby Zone can make a insulin, syringe, lancet device, alcohol swab, etc. contraption for us diabetics. Be good to be organized in our personal life also. :)
Blimey Luke I thought I had a load of stuff in my Railway shed ,actually I can’t even find the layout now 😱...... hobby zone looks good I’m still deciding 😎.... regards fred
Looks good mate! I've been looking at doing something similar with my setup and this has been a great help for ideas! ^^ Good luck with the rest of the move mate!! :)
I like the paint stands you had, the black ones. For the space I have that style suits me better, where did you get them? or have you made them yourself? I'm making myself one with some wooden boxes of fruit xD
Looked at the prices, Canadians beware. I thought it was bad having CAN$2.00 equal to UK£1.00. CAN$3.00 = PLN zł1.00 If one paint hanger costs zł 59.00, it would be CAN$177.00 Also, it seems you can’t place an order online to North America (possibly other places) that weighs less than 10kg (22lbs) without contacting them directly. Assuming it doesn’t cost extra for packages weighing less than 10kg, I’ve still seen vehicles for cheaper than one paint hanger.
Will you come and help me when i pull up my storage shipping container with scenic gear and supplies. I need to marikondo the fuck out of that container hahahahaaaa
What I found to be a more expensive, time consuming and less effective option is to buy a 4'x8' xcarve cnc, learn fusion 360, buy the materials and cut them out yourself...
I have loved watching you for years. I have learned so much from you. I am not a gamer just a novice artist. But why the "ears" ? You are now an established business man who definitely knows his craft.....but those holes make you look rather gothic . You are older now, handsome , and smart. So look like a guy we can take seriously. I mean absolutely no disrespect.
@@GeekGamingScenics chill out, its the first time i have ever commented on the length of a add on any video, ever, it just happend to be on your video.
Nice look. I too have a small space. What I found is the acrylic nail polish racks thats seen in the nail polish shops, The best part is that they are meant to hang on the wall leaving desk space free. Four racks hold all my Vallejo paints and Citadel washes + extras. Got 'em on ebay.
Thank you for this comment!
When I was a wee un I did a lot of computer graphics and I had to make do with 16 colours. Being forced to use a limited range can enforce a specific style to your work. If you're reading this comment and you have a severe space/money problem, buy more black and white and then practice how to mix colours. When I first started painting miniatures I just bought a mid range colour and mixed up the dark and light colours required.
I am moving right now, so I'm staying in a temporary room. I can confirm you're 100% right. We don't need all the clutter we (impulse) buy. I actually have a video coming on how you can hobby with just the bare minimum!
Thanks for sharing your experience
I love my Hobby Zone set. One tip for assembly, be very gentle with magnets. They tend to shutter when you hit them with metal hammer to fit them in holes. If you can use plastic/rubber hammer or just use something to protect magnets.
Enjoyed this video....appreciate all your time and you trying to look out for us,stay safe pal
Late to the party, but I just bought a few modules for my own studio.
It is suprisingly inexpensive for what you get for it. Really impressed!
Will be super fun once I move to a new flat and dedicate a whole room for hobby *__*
Ty for the recommendation mate and best greetings from germany!
I buyed some modular pieces from hobbyzone one year ago, they are still doing well and i love them, I had to buy some other pieces but for now I don’t have a big desk, probably I will add the paper piece, the one for brushes(maybe the one to store them horizontally), the magnetic manual holder and of course a couple of pieces for the paints
Awesome vid, good to demonstrate you can hobby regardless of space; you just have to be selective. As a student all my hobby stuff fits in a shoe box! Admittedly a walking boot shoe box so its a chunky thing, but got all I need! 30 odd paints, vallejo brush-on primer, some unpainted minis, brushes, milliput, sculpting tools, glue, take away box wet palette, brush cleaner, clippers and hobby knife.
I have a 8×12 shed and the roof is only 6foot. Amazing how much stuff is in there. Including 2 bikes. The hobby zone looks good
Miniature minimalism at its finest. Getting back to used space without any waste.
Getting organized is difficult. Good to see you managing it.
I used to have a set, great quality, but after the move my hobby space shrank, so now I have 2 fold down tables, 2 essential oil carry cases, 2 portable stack box sets and a canvas bag, to fit all my paints and tools.
Congrats on the new premises, it makes a huge difference from working / being at home to have somewhere to 'go'
I know the feels of a small work space. My room is 8ftx14ft and one might think "Oh thats plenty" and it is until you cram 8 3d printers, a 6x6 corner desk, a book shelf, and other stuff in. Plus I got my own restroom! The fact you're in the loft area is even more challenging as cabinets and hanging shelves can't be utilized.
I've just done my desk out using the HobbyZone stuff and love it! I'm currently designing loads of add-ons which I'm 3D printing as I go.
Haha, check out Orson Welles with turn and cut to a wide angle shot of his workspace. Directing skillz on point.
Have a similar space with 2 computers and 4 monitors (worked from home). Now downsizing to 1 PC with 2 monitors and will paint on this desk. What I'm more curious about is how you'll light the painting area? Do you use 1, 2 etc LED's? Obviously a center ceiling light will cast a bad shadow on a corner desk when painting.
Just found the channel and am liking the vids so far. Have a good few to go through still :)
I'm lucky to have a fairly decent space (theoretically I share it with the wife but she has been in to paint 3 times in 7 years) but it's always good to see others options for layouts and storage. Good luck with the moves and I guess will be nice to get personal hobby space again as opposed to having to share it all with us ;)
The matt varnish shown from 7:00 to 7:10 did not turn out matt the first time I tried it. Also you should magnitize your ceiling to hold aerosol cans
I like the foundry system for all my core colours as they come in 3 different shades already. I use citadel inks, glazes, washes. A few Vallejo for historically accurate colours for when I do historicals. It is scary how quickly paint pots take over your space though!
All I have is an 8x8 room, and I have lots in it, I do dioramas and models and electronics in this room, and I store all my stuff in here lol, I know how you feel, I've had to reduce and reorganize everything a few times lol, but I still somehow manage to make videos for my channel, great video my friend, keep up the great work.
Really pleased to hear you are doing so well. Good luck with the move and the clearing out!
Good luck with the move and new business.
I think we all have too much rubbish - my own workspace is FULL - FULL - FULL of stuff that we might need one day.
Tony
When I clean up, it looks great!… for a few days. lol!
Everyone reading that can relate one way or another! My excuse is 'I just have a lot of stuff that I need close to hand' ie I have to work in a bombsite or i'll waste time getting things that are tidied away :p
Can you do a winter gaming table?
Having some kind of ancient wall made out of rocks with an arch of sharpened sticks would also look very cool, and a mammoth skeleton too. I had made a winter board out of eight 2x2 ft. chunks of osb chipboard with dirt glued to the top. Then a light coating of white spraypaint was placed up top. It was super basic, but it did serve its purpose for the few 40k games that I have played.
know its in a videos somewhere but what ikea units are your desk made of?
I LOOOOOOVE my Hobby Zone. Best thing I’ve brought for a while
That looks great! If I didn't own the Citadel paint collection box I would probably get some really nice organizers like those. Because they are wood it would even be possible to paint them to match a certain coloured desk or room decor. Downsizing is always difficult, and pretty soon I'll have to start sorting out what terrain pieces I want to keep and which ones to get rid of.
Just set my new hobby space up and use Hobby Zone, great selection and really helped organise my space
Thanks. Seen this stuff in other UA-cam videos on peoples desks. Was wondering where it came from.
What is your old room becoming now?
My current hobby is selling unopened big box kickstarter games on ebay.
"It looks bigger on camera because it is a wide angle lens..." I'll use that excuse when folk point out my girth.
Hiya Luke, Good idea Mate, my craft room looks like a bomb hit it! Kind Regards Johnny
Glad your business is going well
Try out Kimera Kolors for 60 quid. They are very high pigment and you can mix any color you want from them.
BarringtonDailey They are gorgeous paints. Also, because they are single pigments, the mixes are much more predictable. However, there is no equivalent of Payne’s grey, or any umbers or siennas included in the range, which I think is a major drawback and has stopped me purchasing them (though my mate did and he loves them). My opinion, if you want to pursue that more traditional style of painting, Scale75 has probably done a better job with their Artists range of miniature paints. They are more expensive than the Kimera, but long term, probably more functional.
Sadly he was not able to decide on what to throw away from his hobby space to be. Legend has it that to this day you can walk in on him still struggling to fit all his hobby gear into one tiny space. That aside kill the table. Or measure the shed and the tiny room and take over which ever is larger. You only need one screen choose one and hide the other in the dungeon.
Hello Luke
Already bought in the Hobby Zone the material is good I do not regret. I already have some parts and I will continue to buy more.
Great and good videos.
best regards
I was terrified that you meant things weren’t going good for your channel!! So glad to hear you’re doin’ good
Luke, what are your thoughts on the Foundry paints? I can't find a good video review of them anywhere.
Reminds me of my spare bedroom which has clutter from ceiling to floor all dedicated to modelling plus I've a bed in it . As for paint stoarage yeah I went OTT and bought carry cases from Vallejo, except in them are everyone's paint selections - bar GW's which are in under table storage racks but to be honest I've got far too much and I've just bought and airbrush compressor so you can see where this vlog is heading - like you I need a bigger space!! Cheers matey!!
Looks great mait. Racks really looks sturdy. Flashy setup! Does looks alot bigger on cam. Glad your doin so well man.
Not spotted your new place around Wakey yet :D
Kinda hoping you might stock Vallejo (or Army Painter, Coat d'Arms, Scale 75...) at some point, but I guess lots of places do that, and you are rightly known for your scenics.
@@GeekGamingScenics hehe yeah I gathered, no need for an expensive shop really.
Hobby zone looks nice.
Great vid Luke, our spare room is about that size. It was going to be a gaming room, but my wife's now claimed it for a exercise room/office 😭. So I have a little tower thing to store stuff & paints on top. I will just have to take the paints I need & my wet pallet into the living room.
Quick question do you use a hobby light & if so what kind is best?
Glad to hear the business is doing so well mate!
Being a Type 1 diabetic, of course I noticed the Humalog pen and box (nice job recycling!) on your "old" desk. I assume you are also. Maybe Hobby Zone can make a insulin, syringe, lancet device, alcohol swab, etc. contraption for us diabetics. Be good to be organized in our personal life also. :)
Blimey Luke I thought I had a load of stuff in my Railway shed ,actually I can’t even find the layout now 😱...... hobby zone looks good I’m still deciding 😎.... regards fred
I've considered getting a system like this for my paints. The fact that these are 6mm definitely swings it.
I love hobby zone stuff!
Looks good mate! I've been looking at doing something similar with my setup and this has been a great help for ideas! ^^ Good luck with the rest of the move mate!! :)
I have enjoyed my hobbyzone stuff.
I like the paint stands you had, the black ones. For the space I have that style suits me better, where did you get them? or have you made them yourself? I'm making myself one with some wooden boxes of fruit xD
that's what i need^^ my desk's a mess XD
Thought you was downsizing because of this coppa bs glad that's not the case and the business is doing well
Dude it's Black Friday, we need MORE CRAP !
Just to letting you know, there's any chance to get your products in Italy? cause i can't open the site. It work only if i change proxy.
Looked at the prices, Canadians beware.
I thought it was bad having CAN$2.00 equal to UK£1.00.
CAN$3.00 = PLN zł1.00
If one paint hanger costs zł 59.00, it would be CAN$177.00
Also, it seems you can’t place an order online to North America (possibly other places) that weighs less than 10kg (22lbs) without contacting them directly.
Assuming it doesn’t cost extra for packages weighing less than 10kg, I’ve still seen vehicles for cheaper than one paint hanger.
stupid question but does any one know how to stop your paints drying up?
Yes GW paints. do you find other brands dont dry up as quick?
Luckly no WIP there 😂 the
Hobbyzone storage is on my most wanted list 👍 good luck sorting everything out n ur new premises 🤘
*snicker* big unit.
Cheers Luke ,
looks like we on the same size/set up now , yup cosy is the word ,
Wanted to follow you on Twitter bud but your link in the description is to some random geezer.
Time to say goodbye.. 🤣 love the swizzley second camera shot. 😀
Still on my WishList
I miss this channel 😢
Ill take a box stuff of your hands lol...you pick...
That's a ton money in paints you got.
I have a 10’ x 10’ work area and one tiny window, do you want to trade places 😉
Have you considered doing a Luke's APS paint range?
You just need a purse. Women can fit everything plus the kitchen sink in them. ;)
*Sales of these sky rocket*
Will you come and help me when i pull up my storage shipping container with scenic gear and supplies. I need to marikondo the fuck out of that container hahahahaaaa
HobbyZone is the best
What I found to be a more expensive, time consuming and less effective option is to buy a 4'x8' xcarve cnc, learn fusion 360, buy the materials and cut them out yourself...
Oh.. I thought you were talking about your weight xD
Diet ?? Oops jumped the gun 😁.... its you're fault your video titles always have double meanings
First....hahaha I finally get to be "that guy"
First wanker ... 😂 congratulations
Doh...😱🤷🏻♂️
I have loved watching you for years. I have learned so much from you. I am not a gamer just a novice artist. But why the "ears" ? You are now an established business man who definitely knows his craft.....but those holes make you look rather gothic . You are older now, handsome , and smart. So look like a guy we can take seriously. I mean absolutely no disrespect.
Just do it already 😾
And your Instagram link is broken also.
Noice 30 second unskipable add.
@@GeekGamingScenics chill out, its the first time i have ever commented on the length of a add on any video, ever, it just happend to be on your video.
@@GeekGamingScenics Gordon must be a Patreon then......
@@GeekGamingScenics luke trump and his pay walls ... i have a ladder 😃
its not cheap . for what you get wtf 😮