GCSE project... need some help!

mhlr · Post by **mhlr** » Tue Sep 02, 2008 2:57 pm

I am currently in the design process of a storage unit for mounting inside my workshop that will hold my 16mm locos and coaches/wagons. I want to do something different from the rest (ie not a bookshelf, chair or table), so I have decided to go with this idea, due to the lack of shelving space for my stuff!! I was wondering if anyone can help me out, I'd like to know or ideally see a photo of how other people store there stock, albeit on a set of shelves, cupboard or whatever that is not just 'a box'.

The ideas so far are a cabinate which the front is a coach door, so you open it by the door handle, and the window is the 'display' glass. Or an engine shed with opening doors on the front to open out to reveal the stock etc inside on shelves.

I have to do some research before I can start out on the full design, so I can do analysing of the product etc. If anyone can post some photos of their own 'storage unit' on here, I'd be truly greatful.

ACLR · Post by **ACLR** » Tue Sep 02, 2008 8:09 pm

sorry just have mine on a bookcase

pauly · Post by **pauly** » Tue Sep 02, 2008 8:13 pm

when I go to school tomorrow Ill take a pic of mine to show you it got top marks for being different to everyone elses DVD/bookshelves and cupboards

ACLR · Post by **ACLR** » Tue Sep 02, 2008 8:21 pm

here is a pic if it helps

mhlr · Post by **mhlr** » Tue Sep 02, 2008 8:36 pm

oooh proper job Graham! Thanks!

pauly, cheers. Did you make one of these too then?

grumpfuttock · Post by **grumpfuttock** » Sun Sep 07, 2008 11:05 pm

Nice pic of the Mamods Graham, any chance of a full view of the contents of the shelf below ?

pauly · Post by **pauly** » Sun Sep 07, 2008 11:15 pm

sorry I forgot about getting them pics Ill try and remember tomorrow

mhlr · Post by **mhlr** » Wed Apr 29, 2009 3:49 pm

Ages since this topic was looked at lol!

Right, well at start of Easter hols, I completed my project. So here it is!:

MuzTrem · Post by **MuzTrem** » Wed Apr 29, 2009 5:13 pm

Very nice! I wish I had enough wall space to display my stock properly in that way...

ptlrcecil · Post by **ptlrcecil** » Wed Apr 29, 2009 7:29 pm

Nice, puts my GCSE engine cabinet to shame.

Matt · Post by **Matt** » Wed Apr 29, 2009 8:33 pm

Nice work there.

I didn't get to do anything like that. i had to make a board game.

Have you posted these pics somewhere else before, or have I just had a massive de ja vu?

mhlr · Post by **mhlr** » Wed Apr 29, 2009 10:24 pm

Cheers guys! PTLRcecil, that aint bad at all! If you'd have said earlier I could have used it in my research lol!

Matt, it's been on the egroup, so no deja vu-ing!

SillyBilly · Post by **SillyBilly** » Wed Apr 29, 2009 10:39 pm

Matt wrote:I didn't get to do anything like that. i had to make a board game.

That sounds like graphics to me!

Matt · Post by **Matt** » Thu Apr 30, 2009 8:11 am

Yeah, well, they called it DT.

I've made a good job of it though. i've based it on railway preservation.

Palmerston · Post by **Palmerston** » Thu Apr 30, 2009 11:06 am

Ive used IKEA kitchen-kabinets. The cheapest ones (white!). They are the type which are to fit above your (kitchen)worktop. Use the 80-90cm wide ones for coaching stock. 60cm is standard width

ACLR · Post by **ACLR** » Fri May 01, 2009 4:04 am

great job well done

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