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Title: New games room
Post by: gamer Mac on May 10, 2020, 06:19:22 PM: Mrs Mac has allowed me to spend some money
but it is not so easy during the lockdown but I have ordered a garden office that I am going to use for a games room,it is only 10 by 8 but I don't think my garden would take anything bigger. it is not due to be delivered until the middle of next month
(https://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/46/1912-100520170119-463011994.jpeg)
I will need the lockdown to finish so my brother can wire it in
I will take some photos of my progress
Title: Re: New games room
Post by: OSHIROmodels on May 10, 2020, 06:23:45 PM: That's not a bad size :)

Don't forget the beer fridge :D
Title: Re: New games room
Post by: Grumpy Gnome on May 10, 2020, 06:24:11 PM: Looks like it will do the job nicely. Looking forward to seeing the project progress.
Title: Re: New games room
Post by: flatpack on May 10, 2020, 06:24:18 PM: Good luck and enjoy.
I did a similar thing about 4 years ago.
10ft by 20ft.
Really enjoy the fact that I can paint and build down there, but also that I can leave a game set up, and no-one says “can I have the table back now for dinner ?”
I stained the outside of my one, and just yesterday, I finished staining it for a second time in four years. That bit, ain’t fun.
Title: Re: New games room
Post by: Mr.J on May 10, 2020, 08:24:25 PM: We’re on the process of doing something similar. It’s very early dats and we’re undecided on what to go for. We’ve been exploring sheds, garden houses and garages. Yours looks like a nice choice!
Title: Re: New games room
Post by: driller on May 10, 2020, 08:26:27 PM: you guys leave your paints out there all summer (and winter), I mean you guys paint in there permanently? I would like something similar, the problem is that it's 40 celsius (104 fahrenheit) here in the summer and -10 (15 fahrenheit) in the winter. I'd like something that would be a painting shed, but permanently :)
Title: Re: New games room
Post by: gamer Mac on May 10, 2020, 08:37:05 PM: Quote from: Mr.J on May 10, 2020, 08:24:25 PM
We’re on the process of doing something similar. It’s very early dats and we’re undecided on what to go for. We’ve been exploring sheds, garden houses and garages. Yours looks like a nice choice!
I took a while to decide what to do ,started off going to try and build something but was struggling with the lockdown went with this as a simple solution
Title: Re: New games room
Post by: Silent Invader on May 10, 2020, 09:32:30 PM: I like the look 8)
Title: Re: New games room
Post by: Romark on May 10, 2020, 10:01:11 PM: 8)
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Post by: DivisMal on May 10, 2020, 10:11:22 PM: Impressive. I can’t wait to propose a similar project once our daughter is old enough!
Title: Re: New games room
Post by: Elk101 on May 10, 2020, 10:13:50 PM: That'll be a cracking set up for you.
Title: Re: New games room
Post by: Atheling on May 10, 2020, 11:48:23 PM: Can I ask where you order it from please?

The manufacturer too if you don't mind?
Title: Re: New games room
Post by: commanderkaiser on May 10, 2020, 11:57:05 PM: Looking really good, can't wait to see it built. Wouldn't look forward to putting it together myself though lol
Title: Re: New games room
Post by: gamer Mac on May 11, 2020, 12:16:03 AM: Quote from: Atheling on May 10, 2020, 11:48:23 PM
Can I ask where you order it from please?

The manufacturer too if you don't mind?
10ft x 8ft Pressure Treated Verano Wooden Garden Summerhouse with T&G Sunroom I got it on ebay.uk
Title: Re: New games room
Post by: gamer Mac on May 11, 2020, 12:18:04 AM: meant to say from "project timber 2017"
Title: Re: New games room
Post by: Blackwolf on May 11, 2020, 01:49:29 AM: Nice! We did a similar thing,though it's a yurt :)
(https://myalbum.com/photo/pgAU2PeRrBFe/540.jpg)
Title: Re: New games room
Post by: Harry Faversham on May 11, 2020, 08:41:11 AM: I used to have a 14X10 hut...
inside my basement!

::)
Title: Re: New games room
Post by: Atheling on May 11, 2020, 09:08:54 AM: Quote from: gamer Mac on May 11, 2020, 12:18:04 AM
meant to say from "project timber 2017"

Thanks. I'll look into it 8)
Title: Re: New games room
Post by: Captain Blood on May 11, 2020, 09:14:55 AM: Very nice, Colin. You’ll enjoy that :)

I’m sure Giles will be able to give you some extension advice, when you decide you need a bit more room around the table lol
Title: Re: New games room
Post by: AKULA on May 11, 2020, 11:39:58 AM: Looks great.

Depending upon which direction your garden faces, you might want to consider some blinds, to avoid it getting too hot, or fading.

:)
Title: Re: New games room
Post by: Malamute on May 11, 2020, 12:12:06 PM: Quote from: Captain Blood on May 11, 2020, 09:14:55 AM
Very nice, Colin. You’ll enjoy that :)

I’m sure Giles will be able to give you some extension advice, when you decide you need a bit more room around the table lol

lol

Nice one Colin, I hope it brings you many happy years of gaming! :)
Title: Re: New games room
Post by: Byblos on May 11, 2020, 12:42:41 PM: Quote from: Harry Faversham on May 11, 2020, 08:41:11 AM
I used to have a 14X10 hut...
inside my basement!

::)

Tamerlane :o
Title: Re: New games room
Post by: tomrommel1 on May 11, 2020, 01:56:58 PM: That looks really good. I am lucky to have a basement room with daylight and central heating.
Title: Re: New games room
Post by: gamer Mac on May 11, 2020, 04:51:44 PM: Quote from: AKULA on May 11, 2020, 11:39:58 AM
Looks great.

Depending upon which direction your garden faces, you might want to consider some blinds, to avoid it getting too hot, or fading.

:)
I live in Scotland no trouble of getting too hot :D
Title: Re: New games room
Post by: AKULA on May 11, 2020, 07:33:10 PM: Quote from: gamer Mac on May 11, 2020, 04:51:44 PM
I live in Scotland no trouble of getting too hot :D

I did almost type that, but then thought of the potential abuse... lol
Title: Re: New games room
Post by: SABOT on May 12, 2020, 12:13:19 AM: Welcome to the brotherhood of ‘shed wargamers’!

You can’t beat it. A retreat and area of self indulgence to leave set up whatever you are currently playing.

I’ve been using a 16 x 12 for years .... one tip - insulate it. You will not regret it. I lined mine and insulated it, it’s terrific all year round, cool in summer and warm enough and dry enough in winter. I use a small oil filled radiator at coldest time of year.
Title: Re: New games room
Post by: Harry Faversham on May 12, 2020, 12:17:45 AM: Quote from: Byblos on May 11, 2020, 12:42:41 PM
Tamerlane :o

The hut in the basement. I costed up how much it would have cost to plaster the basement walls and put a floor in. The hut came to half the price!

:)
Title: Re: New games room
Post by: SABOT on May 12, 2020, 12:41:07 AM: Brilliant😬👍
Title: Re: New games room
Post by: FifteensAway on May 12, 2020, 02:27:21 AM: Avoid temptation and keep your table limited to 3'x5' to allow player room - if you intend to have guests. Maybe go with a "murphy bed" type table that folds up against one wall when you need space for other things, though that loses the 'leave it setup' advantage.

If I could talk the wife into it - and find the funds - I'd covert our rectangular swimming pool into my personal hobby bunker. Why, heck, if I surrender space in the garage she just might go for it! She'd then shop for a lot more junk she will use once or nought and it will hang around until it goes off to be donated to charity or thrown away. Okay, I'll keep the pool. :o

The windows look great in the picture but will be a pain in person I suspect. Depends on your personal goal, though. Enjoy when it gets set up!
Title: Re: New games room
Post by: syrinx0 on May 12, 2020, 03:16:05 AM: Lots of light can be nice during the day. Might need blinds though.

I generally like my basement office. I have designs on some main floor bedrooms but have been unable to establish and maintain a beach head in one so far.
Title: Re: New games room
Post by: Dr Mathias on May 12, 2020, 04:05:26 AM: Neat thread, gives me some ideas. I have a low ceiling basement so I can't really set up that for gaming.
Title: Re: New games room
Post by: Harry Faversham on May 12, 2020, 06:06:49 AM: Quote from: Dr Mathias on May 12, 2020, 04:05:26 AM
I have a low ceiling basement so I can't really set up that for gaming.

Dwarfs-v-Goblins?

;D
Title: Re: New games room
Post by: Shahbahraz on May 12, 2020, 05:59:15 PM: Quote from: Dr Mathias on May 12, 2020, 04:05:26 AM
Neat thread, gives me some ideas. I have a low ceiling basement so I can't really set up that for gaming.

Dig for Victory?

I have tentatively floated the idea of a garden retreat to herself, but she has pointed out the wargames stuff is currently occupying most of the shed, a corner of the family room, and a decent chunk of the dining room. I am biding my time till my mother can no longer live independently, and then investigating craning her entire outdoor studio into the back yard.
Title: Re: New games room
Post by: gamer Mac on June 14, 2020, 12:19:32 AM: bit of progress
(https://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/46/1912-130620223802-469231673.jpeg)
It looks bigger in real life
Title: Re: New games room
Post by: flatpack on June 14, 2020, 07:37:07 AM: I hope you are showing us a photo of your new base for the new shed, and that you are not going to game in that small green shed ! :o
I think you’d only get to play 6mm games in the green shed.
Title: Re: New games room
Post by: has.been on June 14, 2020, 10:02:15 AM: And solo 6mm at that.
Title: Re: New games room
Post by: gamer Mac on June 14, 2020, 12:26:58 PM: There is that much stuff in that green shed that you would struggle to get a 6mm figure in there never mind a game ;D
Title: Re: New games room
Post by: Romark on June 14, 2020, 12:37:43 PM: Quote from: gamer Mac on June 14, 2020, 12:19:32 AM
bit of progress
(https://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/46/1912-130620223802-469231673.jpeg)

Not much of a gardener then Colin ? ;) :)
Title: Re: New games room
Post by: gamer Mac on June 14, 2020, 04:48:35 PM: you should see the front :D
Title: Re: New games room
Post by: Romark on June 14, 2020, 07:32:56 PM: Quote from: gamer Mac on June 14, 2020, 04:48:35 PM
you should see the front :D

lol
Title: Re: New games room
Post by: Tactalvanic on June 20, 2020, 07:42:34 AM: don't stop now, keep the base going and include the base for the green shed...

you know it makes sense, build new shed around it, then remove it.

much better use of the space.

you know you want to o_o
Title: Re: New games room
Post by: gamer Mac on June 20, 2020, 12:00:42 PM: The lockdown has put this project on hold
It is now not getting delivered until the end of july and it looks like I could be back at work soon :'(
Title: Re: New games room
Post by: syrinx0 on June 20, 2020, 08:43:26 PM: That is unfortunate. Hopefully they don't delay any more. :(
Title: Re: New games room
Post by: gamer Mac on July 27, 2020, 02:46:35 PM: Well the hut arrived last thursday and over the weekend we built it, my brother is going to help with the electrics later this week
Some pics of the progress
(https://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/47/1912-270720121251-475551519.jpeg)
my son for scale , he is 6'2"
(https://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/47/1912-270720133650-475662018.jpeg)

(https://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/47/1912-270720133652-475671755.jpeg)

(https://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/47/1912-270720133654-47568334.jpeg)

(https://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/47/1912-270720121254-47563659.jpeg)

(https://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/47/1912-270720121256-475642065.jpeg)

(https://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/47/1912-270720121258-475652157.jpeg)
IT IS GETTING WEATHER TESTED TODAY
Title: Re: New games room
Post by: Silent Invader on July 27, 2020, 02:49:32 PM: Your son needs a Bibbly Flap

Looking very good 8)
Title: Re: New games room
Post by: Eric the Shed on July 27, 2020, 02:55:51 PM: Congrats on joining the 'Shed Club'

Looking very smart - assume you are going to insulate the inside?

when you are ready to extend - (which in my experience will be as soon as you move in ;)) - I can as Captain Blood suggested offer advice
Title: Re: New games room
Post by: warlord frod on July 27, 2020, 03:40:44 PM: What is the interior dimensions? It looks awesome but how big a table are you going to be able to put in there after you put in shelving? Watching with interest.
Title: Re: New games room
Post by: Mr.J on July 27, 2020, 04:30:52 PM: Mine is up, and leaks like a sieve. Water is coming in underneath despite numerous attempts at sealing the bottom.
Getting very cross and incredibly jealous of yours.
Title: Re: New games room
Post by: Elk101 on July 27, 2020, 04:38:25 PM: Great stuff Colin, somewhere you can get a bit of peace!
Title: Re: New games room
Post by: flatpack on July 27, 2020, 05:49:08 PM: Colin, keep going.
I got my shed for gaming in, 4 years ago.
Best thing I’ve ever “been allowed” to buy.
Title: Re: New games room
Post by: OSHIROmodels on July 27, 2020, 05:51:49 PM: Nice :D

Quote from: Silent Invader on July 27, 2020, 02:49:32 PM
Your son needs a Bibbly Flap

lol
Title: Re: New games room
Post by: Romark on July 27, 2020, 05:55:10 PM: Looking good!👍
Title: Re: New games room
Post by: Eric the Shed on July 27, 2020, 06:48:37 PM: Quote from: Mr.J on July 27, 2020, 04:30:52 PM
Mine is up, and leaks like a sieve. Water is coming in underneath despite numerous attempts at sealing the bottom.
Getting very cross and incredibly jealous of yours.

Any shed needs to be raised off ground level to avoid this...if possible jack the shed up onto pillars. Rotting from the bottom up is a sure fire way to lose your investment
Title: Re: New games room
Post by: AKULA on July 27, 2020, 06:51:33 PM: Quote from: Eric the Shed on July 27, 2020, 06:48:37 PM
Any shed needs to be raised off ground level to avoid this...if possible jack the shed up onto pillars. Rotting from the bottom up is a sure fire way to lose your investment

This 100%. Now is the time to do it before you start adding weight to it.

Looks great mate :)
Title: Re: New games room
Post by: gamer Mac on July 27, 2020, 06:53:50 PM: thanks guys
the interior size is 10' x 8'
As for leaks it is ok today may need to rethink the plastic windows with some sealer as well
Need to strengthen the floor and insulate the walls
Title: Re: New games room
Post by: Hammers on July 27, 2020, 08:56:24 PM: I am ever so envious.
Title: Re: New games room
Post by: commissarmoody on July 28, 2020, 02:36:09 AM: You got a great set up for going on there.
Title: Re: New games room
Post by: Blackwolf on July 28, 2020, 02:49:11 AM: What a great shed 8) As soon as we built ours we gave it a timber oil treatment and painted the floor(then sanding,then re-paint,groan) and put a Persian rug down. I was going to fit a floating floor,the rug was much easier. Hopefully your windows are double glazed?
Title: Re: New games room
Post by: tomrommel1 on July 28, 2020, 08:50:14 AM: good looking indeed
Title: Re: New games room
Post by: gamer Mac on July 28, 2020, 10:02:09 AM: Quote from: Blackwolf on July 28, 2020, 02:49:11 AM
What a great shed 8) As soon as we built ours we gave it a timber oil treatment and painted the floor(then sanding,then re-paint,groan) and put a Persian rug down. I was going to fit a floating floor,the rug was much easier. Hopefully your windows are double glazed?
The windows are a bit of a worry, just thin brittle plastic , not a great seal around them either may have to see about proper glass
Title: Re: New games room
Post by: Eric the Shed on July 28, 2020, 11:46:47 AM: Colin - keep an eye out in local skips for old double glazed windows - you might need to 'fit' them into new wooden frames but it will be a lot cheaper than buying new glazing
Title: Re: New games room
Post by: Captain Blood on July 28, 2020, 12:54:01 PM: Looking good Colin 8)

Quote from: gamer Mac on July 27, 2020, 06:53:50 PM
thanks guys
the interior size is 10' x 8'

Should be just right for a 6' x 4' table :)
Title: Re: New games room
Post by: Tactalvanic on August 04, 2020, 07:49:54 AM: Like all have said, looking great!

Well sized for surrounding a game board/table to.

Keep at it.
Title: Re: New games room
Post by: gamer Mac on August 13, 2020, 01:58:42 PM: Well I kept by brother out late last night and the shed now has electrics
Also over the last couple of weeks I have fitted a thicker floor with lino as well, built my first set of shelves and built my first display cabinet ,have a second one and a drop leaf table still to build
(https://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/47/1912-130820124142-478291600.jpeg)

(https://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/47/1912-130820124140-478282164.jpeg)

(https://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/47/1912-130820124139-478272453.jpeg)
Title: Re: New games room
Post by: AKULA on August 13, 2020, 02:02:39 PM: Good work Colin, when does the beer fridge go in? ;)

That Holdfast in the bottom of the Detolf cabinet looks stunning...is there some pictures of it elsewhere on LAF?

:-*
Title: Re: New games room
Post by: gamer Mac on August 13, 2020, 02:38:40 PM: there is no room for a fridge, there is a big one about 10' away in my garage :D
That is castle lachlan from my jacobite thread here
https://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=84023.msg1159550#msg1159550 (https://leadadventureforum.com/index.php?topic=84023.msg1159550#msg1159550)
Title: Re: New games room
Post by: Captain Blood on August 13, 2020, 03:06:58 PM: Looking good Colin. Are you going to hang the Zeppelin from the ceiling? ;)
Title: Re: New games room
Post by: OSHIROmodels on August 13, 2020, 03:08:51 PM: Brill 8)

Quote from: AKULA on August 13, 2020, 02:02:39 PM
Good work Colin, when does the beer fridge go in? ;)

If he's drinking proper beer then he won't need one ;D
Title: Re: New games room
Post by: gamer Mac on August 13, 2020, 03:17:42 PM: Quote from: Captain Blood on August 13, 2020, 03:06:58 PM
Looking good Colin. Are you going to hang the Zeppelin from the ceiling? ;)
The ceiling is a bit low as it is, I have the brain damage to prove it :D
Title: Re: New games room
Post by: Romark on August 13, 2020, 06:09:09 PM: Looking good Colin 👍
Title: Re: New games room
Post by: Dr DeAth on August 13, 2020, 06:53:49 PM: Taking shape nicely
Title: Re: New games room
Post by: gamer Mac on August 13, 2020, 08:58:58 PM: Thanks
(https://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/47/1912-130820195715.jpeg)
the second display case
Title: Re: New games room
Post by: Tim Haslam on August 14, 2020, 03:01:50 PM: Very nice.
Title: Re: New games room
Post by: OSHIROmodels on August 14, 2020, 03:25:10 PM: Did you get the light to go in the top of the cabinets?
Title: Re: New games room
Post by: gamer Mac on August 14, 2020, 05:47:45 PM: may add the lights at a later date
the last big bit built
table
(https://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/47/1912-140820164203-47842627.jpeg)
table 2
(https://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/47/1912-140820164201-478412386.jpeg)
and folded away
(https://leadadventureforum.com/gallery/47/1912-140820164159-478401248.jpeg)
Playing surface of 5' x 2' 7" as it stands will sort a board later
Title: Re: New games room
Post by: syrinx0 on August 15, 2020, 06:55:05 PM: The table is a nice addition. Looks pretty sturdy and folds up nicely.
Title: Re: New games room
Post by: Tactalvanic on August 15, 2020, 09:04:50 PM: color me jealous, that is starting to look good.

Almost finished insulation and lining of me old shed to use it for more hobby related things, no room for that stuff though, and my better half is watching carefully if I start making eyes at the log cabin.. ::)
Title: Re: New games room
Post by: commissarmoody on August 16, 2020, 09:33:06 AM: I have the same table for my hobby space. But mostly use it as my painting, and working on models/kit table. :D
Title: Re: New games room
Post by: majorsmith on August 16, 2020, 03:08:09 PM: Where did you get the table from?
Title: Re: New games room
Post by: commissarmoody on August 16, 2020, 04:40:22 PM: My wife picked it out for me from Ikea, as a Christmas gift last year. Not sure if the name.
Title: Re: New games room
Post by: syrinx0 on August 16, 2020, 09:13:28 PM: Looks like the "Norden" gateleg table.
https://www.ikea.com/us/en/p/norden-gateleg-table-birch-90423887/
Title: Re: New games room
Post by: majorsmith on August 16, 2020, 10:08:01 PM: Thanks guys!
Title: Re: New games room
Post by: gamer Mac on August 16, 2020, 11:31:50 PM: That's the one
Title: Re: New games room
Post by: commissarmoody on August 17, 2020, 04:31:49 AM: Yep, that's it.
Title: Re: New games room
Post by: Malamute on August 17, 2020, 02:37:03 PM: It looks great Colin, although its far too tidy ;) :)
Title: Re: New games room
Post by: gamer Mac on August 17, 2020, 03:11:55 PM: just wait I am sure it will get messy lol
Title: Re: New games room
Post by: Eric the Shed on August 17, 2020, 05:06:25 PM: looks great....welcome to shed heaven
Title: Re: New games room
Post by: Mason on August 17, 2020, 05:17:17 PM: Looking good, Colin!
8) 8)
Title: Re: New games room
Post by: gamer Mac on August 17, 2020, 05:40:53 PM: Thanks guys