As my GCSE design technology project i decided to make something that i've wanted for some time now- a desktop modeling workstation type thing that i've struggled to find in shops. part of the project requires me to get some kind of feedback on the finished product, so i figured that in theory you guys are the target market so perhaps you could comment. anything is helpful, what you think of the overall design, usefulness, possible improvements, how much you would pay, etc. your comments are highly valued.


I was not sure of the best place to put this so i put it in both the 'Constructive Feedback' and 'Tools' sections.

Looks nice.

If I would make something like this, I would add some paintracks. Maybe it's an idea.

Lars

sweet rig, if i didnt do much work and got c's and b's this is A*!!
paintracks would be good, althought i dotn see anywhere thay could go, unless you prop it up, and have a slidey drawer underneath
maybe you could add a small clamp to one side so you could bend PE too!!
and maybe a magnifier of some sort!
is the surface easy to clean if you have an accident?
i would propbably pay between £35-£50 depending on how well made it was

dont forget the kitchen sink!

good scratchbuilding

ciao

Hi

It looks very well made.

My comments would be.

1. The brushes extending down through two levels, which I guess they must, take up too much "visible" space in the next level/shelf, for items you'd like to have stored there. Moving the brushes to the sides would help, as the cups you have obscure any view of items on the side anyway.

2. Move the paints to the centre front so you can see their names/numbers easily, rather than tucked away at the sides.

3. Once the brushes are moved you have a clear view above the top shelf so maybe incorporate some form of stand, with say a bulldog clip etc. to hold painting guides or instructions on the kit you are working on. It could be a simple metal strip with clip attached.

4. Maybe some rubber feet under base to stop the unit scratching table tops.

5.Make sure you could fit a cutting mat in the space you work on your kits. Either A4 or ideally A3. That way you dont ruin your nice workstation base with cut marks.

6. I would have extended the sides and back up beyond the top shelf to stop things falling over the back.

Well done. Hope you get good marks.

Alan

thanks for the comments. the whole thing is varnished so it is quite resistant to spills. i like the idea of a magnifier and PE clamp. the paint rack is a good idea too but i dunno how that could be done either.

A paintrack isn't so hard to make.

The basic idea is to make a rack in the shape of stairs, so you can place them behind and on top of each other.

When you have made such a stand, you can drill out the holes where the jars can stand. If you leave out the front sides (the ones facing you when placing it towards you) open, you can also see the colour number for paints like Vallejo.

I'm sorry I can't explaint this any better, but I''m still learning English.

The paintracks can be placed around the station.

Lars