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(Login deeley) Missing-Lynx members from IP address 95.144.226.186
Hi Guys.
I'm looking for ideas on how to store my paint ranges in my hobby shed. I'm a little short on room in there at present and the storage rack I brought years ago is not suitable the Valajo paints.
Paints I use are Humbrol, Tamiya, Model master, Valajo, Games Workshop plus some other.
Also do you store by paint by brand or by colour?
Any pics welcome.
A strange request, but someone may have a system I have not thought of.
(Login SfanGoch) Missing-Lynx members 72.229.114.25
Plastic bins
June 21 2012, 2:58 PM
I use plastic storage bins with self locking lids. These are the bins you can purchase, in various sizes, at any of the home improvement stores or places like Bed, Bath & Beyond (here in the States). They can be easily stacked and don't take up much space. I know from space considerations. I live in an apartment in NYC.
My Vallejo stash is kept in numerical order inside the bin. I have a reference chart taped on the lid to make locating a particular color relatively pain-free. Model Master, Polly Scale and Floquil paints have their lids painted in the same color as the bottle contents. Additionally, I write the FS number and/or name on the lid, too. Humbrol and Revell paints are the easiest; since, they both have the colors and name on their respective lids.
(Login SeanEBrannin) Missing-Lynx members 67.2.231.146
Spice Racks
June 21 2012, 7:43 PM
I use wood spice racks. The flat kind you can mount on a wall. I have them mounted next to my desk. Then you can have all the colors lined up with the lables facing out. Makes for quick ID and you can even sort by nation, Era and camo scheme type.
The drawers pull out and have locking lids and the whole thing will roll under your work table. You can keep paint, tools, etc. in them. They will not hold Vallejo bottles standing up but you can lay them down.
At least in the US you can get these at Hobby Lobby with their 40% off coupon too.
(Login leopardC2) Missing-Lynx members 173.210.226.118
Custom made
June 22 2012, 3:58 PM
I have a table saw and drill press so I custom made my paint rack to fit within a shelving unit I have.
I ripped up a 2 x 4 and then partially drilled in appropriate-sized holes (depending on the diameter of the paint bottle) into the shelves so they don't slide out.
simon king (Login sbking) Missing-Lynx members 78.144.38.67
storage
June 26 2012, 2:48 PM
Ferrero Rocher plastic boxes - the big flat ones (32s?) take tinlets, the "sixteens" take Vallejo and Xtracrylics as well as a double row of tinlets. All are stackable
The big flat one are also useful for decal storage.
I use the "fours" in the garage for nuts and bolts etc
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