Author Topic: shop is reorganised and ready for a new project. (Read 4416 times)

Bruce Perry · « **on:** January 29, 2012, 07:18:59 PM »

Here are three shots, (hopefully...) of the new shop layout. I recently got the big tool box, (Christmas... I was good boy...), It's AWESOME!!!! it has all my engines, painting equipment, props, spinners, handles, lines, gauges, etc, all in a lockable 330 lb box!! The big stack of wood over the tool box is three rows deep and about two feet high, plus some under on shelf just under that. The main table has a used top over the fresh and perfectly flat building Jig. There's a bench tattoo on the main surface that says "good enough doesn't exist here". Keeps me trying to do better. The little 1/2a's are for decoration, the stack of FS's are racers/trainers.

I'm very excited with this iteration of the shop. The next step is finishing the walls and wiring etc. The wood will be slotted into a special cabinet with divided sections for each size. It will mount high and over the work surface that will run over the top of the tool box. The wood cabinet will have lighting under it for the top of the work surface. A similar cabinet will reside opposite it at the other end of the work surface and it will hold plans. I have two 2 foot x 4 foot lower cabinets that will support the work surface at either side of the tool box.

Where the wood is now will be storage for work in progress. So the wings and fuse can be outta the way when other projects, (ski tuning, little boy toy fixing,.... ) takes place.

The real exciting part is there will be a storage room built for finished models at one end of the shop. Currently I have 7 PA ships and several classic sized models. All will fit in the proposed room and will be visible from the outside through glass doors. At least that's the plan so far.

That's the news!
Bruce

Randy Powell · « **Reply #1 on:** January 29, 2012, 07:31:37 PM »

Bruce,

Ya know, it may just be me, but this looks just like a shop in need of something to do.

Bruce Perry · « **Reply #2 on:** January 29, 2012, 07:38:55 PM »

INDEED!!!!! now to decide what that will be..... hmmmmmmm

builditright · « **Reply #3 on:** January 29, 2012, 08:19:42 PM »

Quote from: Bruce Perry on January 29, 2012, 07:38:55 PM

INDEED!!!!! now to decide what that will be..... hmmmmmmm

I have something for you to do if you want...

On a serious note... the Shops lookin good

Shawn Lenci · « **Reply #4 on:** January 29, 2012, 10:44:46 PM »

Sweet pile o' BALSA in photo #2

Shawn

Steve Helmick · « **Reply #5 on:** January 29, 2012, 10:49:44 PM »

Looks good, Bruce. Considering that the balsa will soon be split 4 ways, I think you'll need to order more. Anything in the fridge?

Steve

Avaiojet · « **Reply #6 on:** January 30, 2012, 06:41:29 AM »

Quote from: Bruce Perry on January 29, 2012, 07:38:55 PM

INDEED!!!!! now to decide what that will be..... hmmmmmmm

Bruce,

Post photos of your work. That is, models.

I'd like to see what you've already done?

CB

John Stiles · « **Reply #7 on:** January 30, 2012, 07:23:26 AM »

Those walls are screaming out for pegboard

keith varley · « **Reply #8 on:** January 30, 2012, 08:25:45 AM »

Don"t forget to leave room for the important things like Outrunners,; E.S.C.s ;Timers :and some cool storage space for li-pos . I know that you're sort of insular , way up there by the north pole, but the E-Virus is spreading fast.Already Chris Cox and Alan Resinger have been infected down here in Vancouver.Seriously I envy your shop. Don't keep it too clean,let the balsa dust flow.
Keith Varley

Will Hinton · « **Reply #9 on:** January 30, 2012, 09:49:23 AM »

Lookin' gooooood Bruce! Sometimes I think re-doing a shop is as much enjoyment as building stunters!

proparc · « **Reply #10 on:** January 30, 2012, 10:51:57 AM »

Bruce,
What are the dimensions of your shop, and has it been adequate for your needs?

larry borden · « **Reply #11 on:** January 30, 2012, 11:13:28 AM »

Saw how your plans were stored and I made a container (tall Box), like you did. Works great.

Gerald Schamp · « **Reply #12 on:** January 30, 2012, 12:58:15 PM »

Bruce,

Way to go, feels good to get things all lined up and ready to go. Takes me a day to straighten things all up and about 10 minutes to make it look like a cyclone hit it. Oh the fun of model airplanes, eh

.

Good job,
Gerald

Rafael Gonzalez · « **Reply #13 on:** January 30, 2012, 01:07:58 PM »

Wished I had a shop like that...

Bill Little · « **Reply #14 on:** January 30, 2012, 01:19:27 PM »

Hi Bruce,

Looks like our "shops" might be close to the same size, but yours is way more organized!

Bill

Gene O'Keefe · « **Reply #15 on:** January 30, 2012, 01:27:44 PM »

I'm jealous !!! You'll need a flat screen to watch Bob Hunt's video's & a stereo to listen to while building. Enjoy !!

Paul Taylor · « **Reply #16 on:** January 30, 2012, 02:33:57 PM »

I wish I had a cool shop like that. I did move up from a folding card table to a 6ft folding table from Costco.

Hey if you are looking for ideas for your next project.... how about a Volunteer? It is on my short list.

PJ Rowland · « **Reply #17 on:** January 30, 2012, 03:06:59 PM »

" I'd like to see what you've already done? " - Aviojet

Just look on any front row of Nats... any Stunt news magazine or any Canadian time magazine front cover

Bruce is a master crasftman.

His Latest was Jester 2 - Excellent work.

Shop looks good mate - what exactly is the building board made from? and Dimensions.

Bruce Perry · « **Reply #18 on:** January 30, 2012, 06:22:24 PM »

Here are some more pics,

One will show the requisite pegboard. Yes that's a ski on the bench, Allana needed a ski tune...

Another will show a collection of kits, Including every wind dancer (including Tucker 4), some Umland kits, and the required Noblers, some must haves like a VooDoo, Super chip, Barnstormer, etc.

The last shot should include the saws and other "necessaries"....

Adjacent this area is the flat screen and stereo with a 500 lb Radial Engine table to set the mood. There's also an 8 x 8 foot wall full of model magazines back to the 40's. I have many windy vids, All of Bob Hunt's stuff, and LOTS of my own.

The next project is cutting more Foam for Jesters. I'm behind on this project and need to get going. Plans are stalled due to needing info from me. They look SO cool though. It's pretty awesome seeing your own design in commercial quality production.

Bruce Perry · « **Reply #19 on:** January 30, 2012, 06:25:44 PM »

PJ,

Thanks for the kind words, the bench is medium density fibreboard, and is 4 feet by 6 feet. Perfect for all size stunters.

b

Bruce Perry · « **Reply #20 on:** January 30, 2012, 06:39:06 PM »

Milton,

It's about 13 x 18 and all finished models are stored in the adjacent room. I really like the space, but as always more would be even better. The final iteration will make maximum use of available space I hope. Lots of good ideas online.

Larry,

The box was born of necessity. There are lots of plans in there, a veritable stunt history. I studied previous designs and tried to follow along with the history of stunter development. Some planes seemed ahead of their time, like the Tucker Special. So I built one to see, it's by far my most successful airplane. Lot's of first places with that one. I have several airplanes (plans) from friends, most are signed by the designer. That's not to say that they aren't for building though... hahaha

There are lots of projects here. Some will never see the light of day. But that's okay. It's all fun.

Aviojet,
I'm sure if you search my name you'll find the last two Jesters, there are some great shots on Flying Lines of both. Elwyn Aud has a pic of Merlin in flight missing wheel pant at the 2004 worlds. There may even be a shot of Legend at the 1998 Ukraine worlds somewhere on the interweb. Anything prior to that i haven't seen on the web. My Tucker may show up in some shots too. Alberta control line Flying Club is on facebook and there are lots of good shots there. Just ask to be a member and I'll get you access. Same for all here.

That's the schizzle.....

B

Bruce Perry · « **Reply #21 on:** January 30, 2012, 06:53:09 PM »

A-jet, here are the two Jesters, the trophies were awarded to the white one this year. The prop from the Nats.

Avaiojet · « **Reply #22 on:** January 30, 2012, 07:57:47 PM »

Bruce,

Thanks for the photos, that's good work.

I like art, in tune with the name. Creative!

I shouldn't have to remind people, I've been in R/C and am new to CL this trip. Haven't done CL since the early 60's.

Never followed it either.

So, how can I be expected to actually know who everyone is or the models they have built.

This is why I ask members to Post their models.

Besides, it's always fun and interesting to view other modeler's work.

I got stuff coming.

You'll see.

Charles

PJ Rowland · « **Reply #23 on:** January 30, 2012, 08:29:28 PM »

A-Jet : No-one expect you to know everyone - just the important ones..

Search Google for "Bruce Perry threw a shoe"

Bruce : How do you console J1 from the obvious jealously in that photo?

Shop looks great after the clean up.. Perhaps I should scour FB for the photos of the shop when J2 was a baby.. sandpaper everywhere... flaps, parts of fuselage laying around - quite a mess. I know that's how I build - create a masterpiece within a mess - then clean up and start again.

Bruce Perry · « **Reply #24 on:** January 30, 2012, 08:34:14 PM »

J1 is just happy to pass the torch to the pup.... J2 is full of P & V and is coming along nicely. J1 is very relieved to be relaxin' on the roof.

B

Avaiojet · « **Reply #25 on:** January 30, 2012, 08:48:34 PM »

Quote from: PJ Rowland on January 30, 2012, 08:29:28 PM

A-Jet : No-one expect you to know everyone - just the important ones..

PJ,

You are kidding about that?

To me, everyone is important and equal. Well, almost.

A-Jet

I like that handle, can I use it?

PJ Rowland · « **Reply #26 on:** January 30, 2012, 09:58:11 PM »

Charles : Most of us know you already

Avaiojet · « **Reply #27 on:** January 31, 2012, 09:31:32 AM »

Quote from: PJ Rowland on January 30, 2012, 09:58:11 PM

Charles : Most of us know you already

You actually don't.

A-Jet

john e. holliday · « **Reply #28 on:** January 31, 2012, 11:04:11 AM »

Seeing the pictures of the shop makes me think I need a dumpster out side the shop door of my place. Too many planes, kits, plans and various other things.

Mark Scarborough · « **Reply #29 on:** January 31, 2012, 11:17:57 AM »

Quote from: john e. holliday on January 31, 2012, 11:04:11 AM

Seeing the pictures of the shop makes me think I need a dumpster out side the shop door of my place. Too many planes, kits, plans and various other things.

I can bring my pickup Doc,, I will haul all them worthless kits away for you

Bill Heher · « **Reply #30 on:** February 01, 2012, 06:46:33 AM »

I would suggest that you spray the peg board white before yo hang it. It will make the shop seem a lot brighter. Brown / tan peg board seems to suck up light like a Black Hole!

Also when the background is white the tools and stuff show up better against it.

Avaiojet · « **Reply #31 on:** February 01, 2012, 07:36:22 AM »

I just saw that photo of kits. Nice stash!

A list of what is for sale?

A-Jet

Bruce Perry · « **Reply #32 on:** February 01, 2012, 05:20:38 PM »

the list of all available kits and supplies available for sale are below.....

PJ Rowland · « **Reply #33 on:** February 01, 2012, 05:33:05 PM »

Bruce : HAHAH

Leo Mehl · « **Reply #34 on:** February 05, 2012, 12:07:42 PM »

What the bloody heck. How do you expect to accomplish anyting in a shop thats that clean. I bet you will have a hard time finding the right tools you put away so you could find them.
Looks good Bruce but you are leaving yourself wide open for the next mess!

Author Topic: shop is reorganised and ready for a new project. (Read 4416 times)

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