majel Posted November 13, 2020 Share Posted November 13, 2020 For the first time in my working career I have my own office so naturally I had to put a few models in it. I recently bought this case from an antique store that was going out of business and I thought it would be perfect for the office. My wife loved the idea because it got some models out of the craft room and I loved it because now I have space in the craft room to build more! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Handley Posted November 13, 2020 Share Posted November 13, 2020 Apparently I've managed to start 2 threads on this in 2016?! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wrenchr Posted November 13, 2020 Share Posted November 13, 2020 I've thought about it but never do it. While my office is locked when I'm not there the thought of them getting broke would really tick me off. housekeeping ect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majel Posted November 13, 2020 Author Share Posted November 13, 2020 Luckily my office is locked and custodial only goes in during the day when I am there. They are great conversation starters especially when people realize they are built models and not diecast. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
misterNNL Posted November 16, 2020 Share Posted November 16, 2020 May I suggest having your model inside an appropriately sized display case. I always had one in my desk where it was practical to do so. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
majel Posted November 17, 2020 Author Share Posted November 17, 2020 Which model are you talking about Tom? The NASCAR truck is normally in a plastic display case, I just took it out and set it on top of the cabinet for the picture. The Bigfoot is on a 12 x 12 base which unfortunately I have never been able to find an affordable case for. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SfanGoch Posted November 17, 2020 Share Posted November 17, 2020 The problem with people decorating their workspaces is that many have the misguided belief that the office/cubicle is an actual physical extension of their home. It isn't. It's where you are supposed to perform the work you are being paid to do. It isn't supposed to be a display area for toys or other junk. One of the customer service reps at the Con Edison office in Downtown Brooklyn had so many models cluttering up his area that his space looked like a friggin' thrift shop and it was impossible to conduct business there. After numerous complaints from customers and coworkers, he was told to clean up the office and get rid of the stuff. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rob Hall Posted November 17, 2020 Share Posted November 17, 2020 Back when I had a cubicle or office, I rarely ever put anything personal in them. Always lived by the rule of never have anything you can’t walk away from in 30 sec (or pack up in a couple minutes). But since I’ve worked out of my house the last few years, I have a lot of models in my home office.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rodent Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 41 minutes ago, Rob Hall said: Back when I had a cubicle or office, I rarely ever put anything personal in them. Always lived by the rule of never have anything you can’t walk away from in 30 sec (or pack up in a couple minutes). But since I’ve worked out of my house the last few years, I have a lot of models in my home office.... Back when we were "working from office" (pre-COVID), one of my neighbors in the Cube Farm felt the same way. She took everything home with her every night. I knew that it was around 09:00 every morning when I heard a sigh and a sound like two SBC cylinder heads being dropped across the wall from me. I have 48 1/64 cars in four cases and some random 1/43 stuff on my desk at work. There isn't room for much else and still have the stuff I need for work. If our WFH situation lasts into 2021, I may bring some of it home. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom Geiger Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 Back in the days when I had an office I had a few vendor provided diecast trucks on the windowsill. I found that other vendors who visited would see that and find me a truck from their company! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChrisR Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 Show case in my office. It is an antque bakery display cabinet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Ambrose Posted November 19, 2020 Share Posted November 19, 2020 I've had one or two models in my cubicle. They're nice conversation starters, especially when you bring something new in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lordairgtar Posted November 21, 2020 Share Posted November 21, 2020 I work in a factory. On my inspection table, there are model kits waiting to be built and also on my production table. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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