I need to set myself up a model building area. Do you guys have shops inside or in your garage. As much as I would love to set it up in the house, small kids, space and a frowning wife are going to limit that idea. I have plenty of room in the garage and since I'm in the Dallas area it really doesn't get that cold for winter building but it still will be chilly in the garage. Our winters are usually pretty dry for the most part. How much will the garage conditions affect the wood in the kit?

Regarding a bench, I was going to buy a piece of 4x8 3/4" thick particle board and make a bench about 3'x6'. What do you guys use to allow use of push pins during construction. Someone mentioned in another thread about using a ceiling tile. Any better ideas? I have most of the big tools (drill press, table saw, miter saw, belt sander, grinder, vice) but am lacking the more delicate tools as well. Anyone know of a good model building tool kit that someone as put together?

Thanks!