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The small dome ceiling lights are all dim red. One thing I did notice, is the longer the system is plugged in the brighter those dome lights became. They never get what I would call bright, but they were better after about 15 minutes. Some of the plug in floor and table lamps and newer looking wall sconces are much brighter. I agree, its probably not the connections. In some cases a bulb was simply loose, but a light is either on or off. It must be the bulb type used in those dome lights is weaker somehow or it maybe similar to using a tiny nightlight vs a 100 W light bulb in your own livingroom. I don't really know how some lights could get less power than other ones with the same power source. Looks like I am going to need to replace all those older dome ceiling lights.
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fov, I purchased the largest transformer that Cir-kit has the CK1009D 12VDC 40W Tabletop. I think it said good for up to 160 3v bulbs. I did wiggle a few of the bulbs that were out and they did come on. I still have a few that did not. Those probably need the wiring connection re-checked or replaced. Some of the light are bright, some are dim red, and a couple are tiny barely there dim red dots of light.
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I recently bought a used Duracraft Victorian Mansion vm-800. I am just starting on re-doing the inside of it. The dollhouse was already wired with lights using the flat tape method. It did not come with the 12V power cord and transformer. I just purchased one for my dollhouse. I have never seen the inside of a dollhouse lighted in person before now. I took pictures of some of my lights. In person they glow a dim reddish glow. They do not give off much actual light at all. However, they look much brighter in a photograph. Is the dim reddish glow normal? I also have a few 2, 3 and 4 arm chandeliers that have a burnt out bulb or have a non working bulb. Are they repairable? I am going to have to remove carpets and Wallpaper anyways, so I will have access to the tape wire. Looking for some suggestions on what I should do?
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I need some help with identifying the name of this dollhouse. The previous owner said it was built over 10 years ago using a kit.
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Hi KathieB, I have been looking over your blog on modifying the BH staircase. I loved what you did. I realize you did that back in 2017, now looking back are you still happy that you made those changes. Would you do it all again? I really want to buy the Beacon Hill Dollhouse, the #1 concern of mine is I do not like the look of the wood or the design of the BH staircase. #2 is that is seems to be a real pain to get it together and installed properly in the dollhouse. I really love the look of a grand nice staircase (like the photo shown in wormwoodz below). I found a picture on Google of a Beacon Hill Dollhouse that someone installed a curved staircase. I really like the look of that one. But not sure if the ones I see on websites today would work at all. I am posting pictures of what I found. Do you think a full Spiral Staircase would work? They come in sizes for a 8", 9" or 10" ceiling. Would love to hear what you think about using a completely different staircase vs rebuilding the BH with new spindles like you have already done. Also do you see a problem with removing the wall between the entry/dinning room and the Living Room?
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Miniature enthusiast, but first time kit builder
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Wormwoodz, love alterations on the BH staircase. On this picture you have quite a bit of the wall between the staircase entry and the Living Room removed. I am really liking the opened look. Do you think it would be possible to fully remove that wall and install some decorative columns to support that end of the staircase instead?
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Hi Everyone, I am new to Dollhouse building and minis. I got a taste of model building in college. We built Landscape Design models. It re-started my love of Model building. When I was young I inherited my Grandmothers old Antique Singer sewing machine. I of course learned to sew and decided to start making lovely Barbie clothes. That led to designing Barbie houses from cardboard boxes. I did a fair build. That also led to creatively finding objects I could use to create furniture and decor items for the "Barbie House" I was young and had no money to buy the fancy store things. So I spent many years doing that. Now that I am nearing my retirement age, I want to start this new hobby of Dollhouses and miniatures. I have been doing a lot of research and photo collecting of ideas and information. I am currently looking at the Beacon Hill Dollhouse as my starting point. I have a few questions that I need to resolve first though. That's why I came here hoping to find more information and a resource for some help.
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Hi Maria, I am new to Dollhouse building and also live in mountains in Bailey Colorado. Will go take a look at your blog site.