Where do you have your instructions?

[Andy T]

Well they both look great to me, we'll have to see how I get on.

 

[davecov]

Initially, I laid the instructions on my modelling bench. Then I bought a copy holder and that was followed by a tablet holder. As space is now at a premium in my den, I have now turned full circle and lay the instructions on my bench, either propped up in front or to one side, on top of the other stuff already sat there:

Dave

 

[BattleshipBob]

A interesting thread! Might try a copy holder, been looking at my cork board and the one problem is the distance from myself and the wall it's on. It does make me have to squint a bit??

 

[Andy T]

That's the problem I have Bob. If I'm wearing my specs to see what I'm working on I can't see the instructions unless they are close by.

 

[BattleshipBob]

That's the problem I have Bob. If I'm wearing my specs to see what I'm working on I can't see the instructions unless they are close by.

Hi Andy

I have to wear specs just to find the room lol

 

[Jakko]

Well they both look great to me, we'll have to see how I get on.

Thanks It’s a straightforward model that your painting skills will probably make all the difference on.

 

[boatman]

Hi Andy

I have to wear specs just to find the room lol

NOW thats the Bob we all know very funny that Bob well done gave me a good laugh
chrisb

 

[davecov]

I forgot to mention my computer monitor. I have a PC on a desk to my right with a second monitor on my modelling desk where I can display instructions or reference material:

It certainly makes things easier when using larger instruction booklets and there is the bonus of being able to enlarge pages.

Dave

 

[Jakko]

For electronic viewing of instructions and other stuff (like looking up photos of the real thing), I use my iPad. It doubles as my camera for taking pictures of the model

 

[minitnkr]

Some instructions are more hindrance than help, so once reviewed left aside, others usually remain under the work being done.

 

[Andy the Sheep]

I'm among those who keep the instructions on the right hand of the table; I also share all the problems and hindrances already described, all of them with no exceptions!

 

[Waspie]

Mine are pretty well mobile. I clip them to the left side of the bench on a stackable tool chest as a rule but then move them if I need to look closely or get fed up turning to check on things.
I print off a copy of the plans and actually clip some pages in front of me for reference, eg. paint schemes, or pics of mods I want to try out.
I'm still at the chaotic stage rather than planned stage at this point in the hobby!!

 

[Jakko]

Some instructions are more hindrance than help, so once reviewed left aside, others usually remain under the work being done.

This is more of an option in the scale you tend to work in, than when building an overengineered 1:35 scale tank with complete interior, though

 

[Gary MacKenzie]

work area is also a computer desk for a keyboard and mouse.
when modelling the instructions, if paper, are on the surface I am working on, BUT, If I have a pdf/scanned version it is on one of the two monitors that sit off the work area, and therefore not encroaching on the area I am working on.
Large 2560x1080 screen allows most of a page of instructions to be viewable at a decent resolution.

 

[BattleshipBob]

What a interesting thread, so

Thought I would give this a go

Fellowes copyholder, £12.20 free post on Amazon




Forgot moggie reminder that's it tea time

 

[Waspie]

The cat asks, 'where do I sit now'?

 

[Scratchbuilder]

Floor - well that is where you spend most of the time looking for the elusive part that is stuck to your arm....

 

[Scratchbuilder]

The cat asks, 'where do I sit now'?

Nooooo! "Ooooo look, new scratch pad....."

 

[BattleshipBob]

The cat asks, 'where do I sit now'?

Usually yes, but no, it's tea time or I use your crown jewels as a scratch post, ouch!!

 

[minitnkr]

I know that look. Had one just like her. A ferocious hunter. Tried to teach the dog to hunt for a month before giving up.