No computers in 1870? No problem.

Well then...sort of a milestone, the computer desk is now done. It took a little figuring but now the computer, the modem, and all the wiring are hidden from view. The shelf it rests on is supported by a rubber caster and though it may not have been strictly necessary I like the idea of the added support. All the wires are coiled up and contained in a pocket behind the door itself and the modems are velcroed to the top of the case so I can see the status lights should the internet start acting wonky like it does from time to time.

But what about the monitor you ask? There were no CRT's or LED,s or plasma displays in Victorian times. You are so right my suddenly astute history buff. Have no fear the monitor will be hidden as well perhaps as an objet d'art as Jules would have said. That's next.

Note the finished plans holder and oh yes and check out the cool magazine holders. Don't they look neat? They are great. If you watch the movie most of the books in Nemo's library are red leather bound so they fit in so nicely and all my modeling magazines will be handy. As another small project I will be hiding my PC speakers on the upper shelf of the storage area and have decided (at some point) to display a 16" inch scale version of the Disney Nautilus submarine on top to kind of sell the whole 20,000 Leagues thing a bit.

I know many many of you base your lives around my room updates so be warned I am going to be slacking off as warm weather approaches. Things like yard work, holidays, family events and vacations are going to be taking up more of my time but never fear I will continue posting--just at a slower pace.

A Desk Job on the Nautilus?

Well the actual desk portion of the desk project is done though "I had a little trouble with the nailgun" as Charlie Brown might say. I wanted to attach some trim to the front edge of the desk to make it look beefier but glue alone wasn't working so I brought up the big guns and decided to use my power nailer. Trouble was it wasn't putting any nails in but making holes that looked like it was and so off pops the trim when I let go . Trying again and making sure I was getting cold hard steel added about double or triple the nail holes to fill which though now kinda disguised may end up bugging me enough for some kind of redo later.

The top bookcase is going smashingly I must say. As you see it its about halfway to done and I will be adding some decorative trim to the unpainted edges you see to give it some interest. I have ordered some magazine holders that look like old books on their backs and they will be stored here holding my treasured collection of SubCommittee Reports and Fine Scale Modelers for quick, ready and disguised reference anytime.

Below will come a platform and false wall to hide all the cords and the computer box but still make it accessible to put media in it and whatnot. When that is done I have to come up with some kind of new look for the monitor itself since it can't be hid per se and it is a very modern contrivance indeed.

Lastly the plain wood box is the beginning of a chart box. Or in this case a ships plans holder. Its laid out to give you and idea of how I will eventually be drilling holes and pushing dowels through to make a grid pattern. The box is a foot deep or so and should hold a rolled up plan ready for access beside my magnetic wall map. It will eventually sport some adornments and the same lovely red mahogany stain as all of the other wood in here. Models courtesy "Lazy Dog Modeling Service" c/o Matilda and Buddy-Lee.

Then that chair...I'm scared to death of that chair. Seatophobia maybe?

Perhaps It won't be that hard to reupholster....later.