The mobile modelling workbench that you see in the photo is born of 2 propositions: (1) I do my best modelling at my workbench and (2) necessity is the mother of invention. (I have the DNA samples.) I am lucky enough to have a layout which has one arm which is about 10 m long. The peninsular will probably end up being about 7 m long. When I am working on a section I need a variety of tools nearby (soldering iron, solder, flux, screwdrivers, cutters, tweezers small mirrors and occasionally the Dremel with the whole panolply of equipment and attachments that goes with that. Moving all of that kit from one point to another is a tedious and time-consuming effort in itself which detracts from my limited (and therefore valuable) modelling time. Some of the stuff that needs to be done (such as wiring turnouts, sorting out and unscrambling control panels et cetera) is best done on a workbench and there is a real advantage in doing all of that nearby to the locality where the item is needed.

The mobile workbench Mark I was a piece of MDF attached to a relatively sturdy and large cardboard box by a Carpenters clamp or two. It was not the right height and is not overly mobile. The Mark II is my response. The carpentry is basic and has elements of improvisation that a jazz pianist could only dream of. The dominant material is basic el cheapo plywood, 1" x 2" for bracing and somewhere to affix the screws and 2 wheels and 2 rotating casters. Do not stint on the wood glue. If I had my time over again I would have gone for 4 rotating casters. Still, it is mobile enough. I am building a mobile workbench not and an all-terrain vehicle. It is a 2 evening project but in terms of time saved I expect to get a substantial amount of my life back by about mid-April this year.

My little effort is 80 cm high (counting casters) and 60 cm x 40 cm in relation to the base. The worktop itself is 70 cm x 50 cm. there might be an argument for different sizes depending on circumstances including the principal user's stature.