Thursday, 13 August 2026

Rejects Ray's Ops Room.

 


My Ops Room is finally finished, the walls, ceiling, Painting table and Gaming table are complete!!!


Here's the old room, which I filled with all my stuff after moving in a year ago.


My daughters old computer desk was my makeshift work bench.


While most of my figures, paints and terrain were stuffed into boxes.


The first thing that need to change was a new garage door. Originally it was one of the old up and over style doors, but as this was going to be the new entrance, (I was using the back door, but had to go through my daughters bedroom to do that). I wanted a 1/3 door, rather than opening the whole thing.


The garage was split in two, the back half was the previous owners office, while the front was the home of the bins and any crap that wouldn't fit anywhere else in the house!


So this stud wall had to go!


Now once upon a time in my youth I used to be a bricklayer/builder, but my body now says, "No". So I spoke to Reject Steve who has every handy tool you can ever imagine, to come and do some work.
First thing was a new stud wall, up against the 2/3's garage door.


I did help......I made the tea!


There we have the new stud wall, ceiling, lights and plugs


And my new painting desk too!


Then I started the decorating.


Also need to extend the flooring out to the new threashold.


That's all the decorating done, walls and ceiling all painted white, so its nice and bright!


To give us room to do all that work, I'd put, most of my collection in storage, so with a little help from Postie it all had to be put back in.


Then a month or so later it was was time for the table, as its a garage and I've got a hell of a lot of stuff, I could only really fit in a 6x4 table, but that will do me fine!!!


I wanted it quite high as well, so I can fit loads of boxes underneath, full of terrain and the like.


Its also on wheels, so I can pull it away from the wall.


So here's the table. Well done Steve!

And here it is all loaded with boxes underneath.

 And with a Geek Villian wargaming mat too!

The plan is, when I get around to putting a game on for the Rejects, I can wheel the table to the right, so we can fit in both sides, although it doesn't look like it it does fit.

Now all I need is a name for the new room, anyone think of a good name?
 

79 comments:

  1. Great job, Ray! You are lucky to have help from Steve. Now, where will you park your cars?

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    1. For a name, how about “Temple Rē” as a nod to the Egyptian Sun God Ra using a more Coptic pronunciation? “Rē” is pronounced as “Ray.”

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  2. Wow Ray, lucky you. It looks perfect and I do hope that the rest of the set up goes well for you. Looking forward to seeing it finished. I hope to get my wargaming room built in my back garden. Fingers crossed.

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  3. Great that you went ahead and got this done (daunting though the prospect must have seemed in anticipation). Even though I have the space in my games room, I find myself defaulting to 4'x6' games, anyway, so it all looks good to me (I like the table on wheels, too: very practical)!

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    1. I think 6x4's is a great size to be honest.

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  4. Great looking den. 'Home of the one' ?

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  5. Well done! Smart to store boxes under the table. Maybe Ray's Game Shack? (We have a restaurant called Joe's Crab Shack here.)

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  6. Nice work Ray - I would like to think I might manage to emulate you one day but the jury is still out on that one! How about Rays Command Centre?

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    1. Thanks Keith, I like the sound of that idea.

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  7. Looks great Ray, well done. Looking forward to seeing some photos of the christening! As far as a name goes, the spirits here are chanting 'the Raystation'....

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  8. Great looking space, I generally use a 6 x 4 even though I can fit more but folk have to breath in a bit!
    Best Iain

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  9. Looking good Ray, lucky man to have a dedicated space. The table is very neat, with the wheels and storage.

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  10. Lucky sod, jealous of all that space and a lovely custom table.

    Rejects Roost.

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  11. That all came together nicely. Table looks very sturdy and functional.

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  12. Nice place to hide in and play games.

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  13. Good to see you have a gaming set up now Ray ….more games to come 👍

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  14. I never thought Man Cave jealousy was a thing...seriously, a lovely little piece of man space/wargames heaven.

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    1. Thanks Matt. It took an age to get a dedictated room.

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  15. A great room and table Ray.

    names:
    Ray's Head Quarters.......RHQ?
    Rejects' Outpost Ray ?
    Imperial HQ Ray ?
    Ray's dicey business office ?
    Quartermaster's Depot Ray ?
    Ray's Battle station

    What ever you choose make sure you get a sign made up 😁

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  16. Looking quite superb Ray, like the idea of the table on wheels, very clever.

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  17. Congratulations on getting your War Room into shape. I wish you much joy of it!

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    1. I hope to get loads of games in in the coming months and years.

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  18. Congratulations, Ray. Enjoy.

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  19. Fantastic Ray, have many happy games.

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  20. I am so jealous, it looks superb! Wishing you hours of fun in 'Ray's Redoubt'.

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    1. Oh yes! I think we have a winner! Well done Sir M! Ray's Redoubt!

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    2. This made me ridiculously happy. 😊

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  21. Very nicely done Ray, it was quite a transformation.

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  22. Bob on Ray, well worth the wait. I think you will come to appreciate the higher level of the table, it is much kinder on the back.

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    1. Yep , I know, my back's never good, so the height will help!

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  23. Congratulations to the new built man´s cave. I think Michael Awdry is right. "Ray´s Redoubt" sounds perfect!

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  24. Hi Ray,

    What a absolute transformation! Getting a dedicated wargaming space set up—especially with a custom table at a comfortable height and on wheels—is proper wargaming heaven. Having that storage space underneath and the flexibility to roll it out for multiplayer games is a brilliant touch.

    And "Ray's Redoubt" is a fantastic name—very fitting for the new stronghold! Wishing you many happy battles in there.

    All the best, Andy

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    1. I'm looking forward to sorting out a game for the lads, Andy, it's a great space to hide out!

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    2. Absolutely—Have a cracking time getting the first battle underway in the new quarters.

      All the best, Andy

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    3. I'm sure we'll all have fun!

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  25. Great stuff. Glad your gaming space has finally come together. I'm looking forward to a game in there soon 😉. As for a name, I like Rays Redoubt but it could also be "Rays Fallout Shelter"... somewhere to retreat to when you've been a naughty boy 🤣

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    1. Sounds far to Sci Fi for my liking Lee!!! And as you know I'm always a naughty boy, just need a TV mattress and a fridge, I'm sure Emma would be pushing me out the door!

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  26. Looks great!
    How about "The Post Office"?

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  27. Gaming board on wheels? Great idea! It looks like I know my next winter project.

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  28. Very good job Ray. Enjoy the games in this gaming den.

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  29. Lucky you! What many of us dream of having! Happy Gaming. :-)

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  30. That's a great gaming space you've got there now Ray and well done to Steve for his help too:)!

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    1. Yes indeed, thanks do go to Steve, big time!!!

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  31. Well Re’s repose looks spot on Ray and I am glad you did it - 34 years on it’s still the satisfaction that counts! Enjoy your hobby space to the fullest.

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