Mr. DIY

I realized today that it has been a few days since I posted.  I had a trip to Kamloops for a conference, so there was no hobby going on there.  I was also pretty busy the few days before I left.  I had decided to start a little DIY project for the ol’ Man Cave.  I have been looking for a suitable paint storage solution for ages.  I have never really found something I like.  Until a few days ago I was using a small little shelf thing I picked up from Winners a few years back for around $10.

As you can see, it was great space wise, but it was hard to find the paints I needed in all the jumble.  There was also a suitcase of Vallejo Air paints on the floor under the desk.  It was not an efficient setup and I didn’t use some paints because they were crowded out.  So, I went to work and made myself a shelf where I could see everything I have. I didn’t take pictures of the process because it was so inefficient and generally a shit show, that I didn’t want to advertise how much I suck.  But here is the result!

It’s just made out of pine and stained a dark oak with a few coats of varnish to wear a bit better.  So, I spent some time yesterday loading her up with my stuff.

Life should be good now, right?  I can see all of my colours and washes.  It is even beside the desk, so I have to get up once in a while to get other paints.  Sitting for too long will kill you they say.  There was only one small problem.

Son of a bitch!  Not all of my paints fit!  I even went through my older GW paints to check if any were dried out so I could chuck them.  A few were, but I still had this small collection left.  I am also eying up the soon to be released Vallejo Game Air paints.  I’ll likely be getting a few of those to add to the mix. 

I went out to the shed today and took stock of my scrap lumber.  It looks like I have enough to do a narrower version of this shelf for the other side of my desk.  It is supposed to rain the next couple of days, and then I’ll have to get back to the woodworking. 

As they say, the best laid plans…