FstRydr Posted November 25, 2007 Share Posted November 25, 2007 Hi All: I am anxious to begin my first project in this fascinating craft. I have built and flown several RC aircraft, so feel that this should be a fairly comfortable transition. I am considering the Pierce and would appreciate some input as to the degree of difficulty for a first-timer. I have been exploring the forum and feel like there will plenty of advise available. Everyone here seems to be friendly and willing to help. I am semi-retired, bored with too much golf and need to get my fingers wrapped around wood again. Any and all tips will be greatly appreciated. FstRydr Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minis On The Edge Posted November 25, 2007 Share Posted November 25, 2007 Welcome to the neighborhood Douglas! Have you picked out a dollhouse that you want to start on yet? Greenleaf has a huge line of different designs. Feel free to ask any questions regarding the dollhouses as we all try to help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilovecats Posted November 25, 2007 Share Posted November 25, 2007 Welcome! The Pierce is an easy build IMHO, it's a great house. The rooms are kind of small tho, so if YOu are thinking a big house...why not go a little bigger and get the Garfield :wub: It's a beautiful house and although more of a challenge...I say go big!!!! Just teasing you. I have built the Pierce tho and it's pretty straight forward to build! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
birdmom Posted November 25, 2007 Share Posted November 25, 2007 Welcome :wub: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hallowell Posted November 25, 2007 Share Posted November 25, 2007 :wub: Welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfie Posted November 25, 2007 Share Posted November 25, 2007 Hello and welcome Douglas! You will be right at home here! Wolfie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cricket Posted November 25, 2007 Share Posted November 25, 2007 Hello and :wub: Douglas! I am rehabbing a Pierce that had been put together with hot glue... best advice I can give you... Don't do that! (Unless you have plans to take it apart later on) I would suggest a dry fit first, then you can get a feel for the house and see what areas you'll want to paint/wallpaper/whatever that will difficult to reach after the fact. Good luck, take pics, and keep us updated! ~Jeni Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichelleG Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 Welcome to the Greenleaf Forum Douglas! (my brother's name too) I'm building my first dollhouse too. If I can do it, you can too, especially where you have experience with models. Read up on the threads here, check out how people have built their houses in the blogs and look at all the beautiful work in the galleries. Some really talented folk here. As you build and have questions, someone here will help you if you run into any snags. You can also do a search. Just type in the keyword subject you are looking for, and the subject results will come up on the screen. Pretty cool. Good luck, I hope you do the Pierce or Garfield. My two favorites. ( I just wish I had the room to build them!) Michelle Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UVsaturated Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 Welcome Douglas! Will be looking forward to your posts! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CJEP Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 Hi and !! The Pierce is a great house. My mother and I built one when I was in middle school. The kit was my big Christmas gift that year. I miss that house and the Pierce will probably be the next kit I buy (after I finish the ones in my closet). Enjoy!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Annette Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 Hi and welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kokkie Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 Hi Douglas, if you can build an aircraft you certainly can build a Pierce! Do you fly as well? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathieB Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 Welcome to the community, Douglas! I know the feeling of wanting to wrap your hands around some wood. I think you'll be happy to have chosen the Pierce. My own Pierce-in-the-box is crying out to be built soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shakyshaky Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 HI and welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mamie Posted November 26, 2007 Share Posted November 26, 2007 Hi and Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shy Spirit Posted November 27, 2007 Share Posted November 27, 2007 Hello Douglas - welcome to the forum! Whichever house you choose, you will find many helpful and eager fellow-members following along with your build. Got a question? There are plenty of answers here. Got a pic? We will ooh and aah and drool all over it! Got a tip? We will soak up any new ideas and techniques. This place is one very supportive mini melting pot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Violet2Dawn Posted November 28, 2007 Share Posted November 28, 2007 Welcome, welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueUni47 Posted December 3, 2007 Share Posted December 3, 2007 Hello and welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kellee Posted December 4, 2007 Share Posted December 4, 2007 Hello & Welcome kellee Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted December 9, 2007 Share Posted December 9, 2007 Welcome, Douglas. We met a group of Villages People (after they'd just performe "YMCA" for us) at the Paddlers' Rendezvous N of Milton, FL (next year's will be in the Tampa area) and one of the ladies was complaining that since she had discovered paddling and kayaks she no longer had tome for her golf game. I resisted the urge to tell her I can juggle paddling, cycling, hiking AND minis... That looks suspisciously like a Bell in your avatar, do you fly choppers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kalygirl Posted December 10, 2007 Share Posted December 10, 2007 Hello and welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
daisygirl Posted December 11, 2007 Share Posted December 11, 2007 Welcome to the forum!!! The Villages are so nice I have grandparents that live there!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
eveningstargazer Posted December 14, 2007 Share Posted December 14, 2007 Welcome to the forum, Douglas! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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