Rocketlily

Another big change I've noticed since the 80's is the level of quality and. With all the DIY advice and tutorials on the internet I think we're all reaching new heights of realism.

Now I must apologize. I have a bad habit of skimming and not really ready sentences. I think it comes from too little time and too many emails. I do agree with you on using the terms miniaturist or miniatures. But, I also think that people who make rude comments about miniaturists or collectors of any types are just rude people and probably make rude comments to everyone.

I certainly did not mean to be rude. I just thought, as you do, that miniature or model is a little more refined and may lead to more positive feelings by others.

I just completed reading this thread and something really stood out for me. It was the word "dollhouse". I love working on my miniature house, but have never considered it a dollhouse. I really think of it as a miniature piece of combined construction and art. I'm wondering if when talking to others and describing this hobby if the word dollhouse, is not the best decription. I don't think when model railroaders talk of their miniature hobby, they refer to it as a "doll's railroad". Just my thoughts.

I agree on keeping it unified so I think I'll add the outside wall, for privacy sake, as who would want to use a bathroom with a wall missing and add a window. Between the interior door and an outside window, it will give a visitor enough of a peek at the room.

I'm working on a little cabin and want to add an attached bathroom to one side of it. There will be an interior door to get into the bathroom, but do I leave one of the walls off the bathroom to see in? If I totally enclose it, there would not be a way to see in.

12:59 am here, just finishing for the night and thought I'd take a quick look through the forum before heading to bed. A little late for me, but it is the weekend.

For the hinges go to http://www.slecuk.com/ then Online Shop - Accessories - Hinges They are really a good idea and not expensive. Now to find them in North America.

I was almost thinking of paper tabs glued on the inside so the door closes very flush.

I took a look at this and it is very nice. Only problem was that I wanted the doors to open. Thanks to everyone, I've lots of ideas now for the shelving and bottom drawers. Next problem is how to hinge the doors.

Thank you all so much. I'm home from work with a nasty cold today and thought I'd take advantage of the time to build this fridge. Now I know my head is really stuffed, when I could have walked a few feet and opened the fridge to take a look. Good thing I'm not using power tools today.

I'm working on making a modern refrigerator and need some help coming up with ideas to use for shelving inside. Your help with ideas would really be appreciated. Thanks

I've taken the plunge and ordered the kit. As I write this, it is basking in the sun at the USPS sorting facility in Florida. Mail being what it is between the US and Canada, I'm sure it will be a couple more weeks before I see it. I'd like to do some pre-planning and the online description states it is 11 7/8" wide and 12 1/8" deep. I'm not sure which side they are calling wide and which side they are calling deep. Can someone help me out with these measurements please?

Oh my, you haven't seen wood hoarding until you've come to my house. Miniature and real size as well.

Ouch

Maureen, I think we've done that more than once in our house.

I'm sorry Louisa, but this is too funny.

I'll agree with you on the building of the bathroom. I'm sure they did it after your strong complaint. The Complaint Department probably didn't have time to call you because they were too busy building the new bathroom!

This morning, while trying to work on a deck for my miniature house, I did something I probably shouldn't share, but it was too funny. Starting at the beginning, yesterday I was using a bottle of white glue (300 ml or 10 oz), a reasonable size for my hands. This bottle is probably a few years old and a little thick, making it miserable to work with. I cleaned the cap, but it was still not working right this morning so I figured it's just been around too long. I have a little empty tube that would be just the right size and a big bottle (950 ml or 32 oz) of Elmer's I could use to fill up the little bottle. I have no idea how old the big bottle is, so I opened the cap and found it still had the seal on it. I thought I would give the bottle a little squeeze to see how pliable the glue was and oh my goodness, the seal popped off and the glue came oozing out all over. It was running over the bottle, like it's been under pressure for years and of course I didn't want to get it on the deck I was working on, so it ended up on the pants I was wearing. I figure at least one to two cups came out of the bottle. What a mess! Didn't get any glue on the deck or the dinning room table, but the pants had to come off immediately and carried inside out to the garbage. As I was standing over the sink trying to clean the bottle and the upholstery on the chair, my husband smiles and says "Should I get the camera?"

The nice thing about having online friends is that you can vent and we don't judge. We've all been through something and understand and sympathize with you. Do remember, when everything is at it's lowest, it can only go up.

Could you send me some pictures or links of the Barbie's you are looking for? My Mom has an extensive collection and I can check and see if any of them are there.

I'm trying Michael's in Canada tomorrow.