Guest Happy Heart Posted December 29, 2012 Share Posted December 29, 2012 Santa generously gifted me with enough funds to buy a considerably nice mid-range miniature house. It's difficult choosing just one, lol I am considering the Painted Lady http://www.manchesterwoodworks.com/catalog/Painted%20Lady%20red%202%20dollhouse%20kit.jpg by Real Good Toys. Don't feel jilted Green Leaf as I already have one of each of your kits, used to sell them. Are any of you wonderful builders familiar with this particular kit? Would like to know it's pros and cons before I commit to buying and building. Thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patsea Posted December 29, 2012 Share Posted December 29, 2012 I don't know anything about building it, but I love that house. I would like to live in one like that in RL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted December 29, 2012 Share Posted December 29, 2012 I haven't built any RGT, but if it's available in both wood and MDF I would opt for a wood version; I've built with MDF and wasn't impressed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrchob Posted December 29, 2012 Share Posted December 29, 2012 I have built that house and is in my gallery as Anabelle's Painted Lady. It was a fun house to build and there is a web site on it's construction that I found very helpful. It is made of MDF (I don't think it comes in plywood) therefore it is heavy. On RGT site it will give you the options each house can be ordered in. What fun! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonzo Posted December 29, 2012 Share Posted December 29, 2012 I have built a couple of MDF kits and have started a third (Olde English Kensington). After some issues with the first, I have learned to really like MDF. I have a few RGT kits in my stable. The Painted Lady is not one of them, but it is a gorgeous house. I was going to tell you to print a Hobby Lobby 40% off to save some $$, but forgot you are in Canada. I am not sure if they will ship to you, but if so, you can save some $$ as they are priced MUCH lower than RGT and miniatures.com. Have fun with it!! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blondie Posted December 29, 2012 Share Posted December 29, 2012 I love that house. Go for it!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravenswing Posted December 29, 2012 Share Posted December 29, 2012 . I was going to tell you to print a Hobby Lobby 40% off to save some $$,Have fun with it!! Hobby Lobby has a 40% off coupon?? Where can I find it?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonzo Posted December 29, 2012 Share Posted December 29, 2012 Go to the Hobby Lobby website and click on "In Store Specials." There is a coupon there every week for 40% off. You can print it and take it in or just show it to the cashier on your smart phone. http://www.hobbylobby.com/weekly/weekly.cfm Also, Michael's website has coupons every week with varying discounts. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Happy Heart Posted December 29, 2012 Share Posted December 29, 2012 forgot you are in Canada. I am not sure if they will ship to you Always have been. Amazon won't ship to Canada and the freight some sellers want to ship a dollhouse would make it more economical to go pick it up in person (not quite), lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Happy Heart Posted December 29, 2012 Share Posted December 29, 2012 I love that house. Go for it!! You're not helpinggggggggggg, lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Happy Heart Posted December 29, 2012 Share Posted December 29, 2012 I don't know anything about building it, but I love that house. I would like to live in one like that in RL. So would I but I wouldn't want to have to clean it, lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patsea Posted December 29, 2012 Share Posted December 29, 2012 So would I but I wouldn't want to have to clean it, lol Or heat the darn thing! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Happy Heart Posted December 29, 2012 Share Posted December 29, 2012 I have built that house and is in my gallery as Anabelle's Painted Lady. It was a fun house to build and there is a web site on it's construction that I found very helpful. It is made of MDF therefore it is heavy. The weight doesn't bother me and I like the precision (and lack of splinters) of MDFB. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Happy Heart Posted December 29, 2012 Share Posted December 29, 2012 Or heat the darn thing! Yes, Victorians, especially old ones, are like attempting to heat a basket. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gonzo Posted December 29, 2012 Share Posted December 29, 2012 Amazon won't ship to Canada and the freight some sellers want to ship a dollhouse would make it more economical to go pick it up in person (not quite), lol I feel for you. I sold a Dura Craft Queen Anne to a lady in Belgium. She now has me hunting other kits for her because businesses and eBay sellers won't ship to her. I know it can be costly. It was $82 to ship the QA, but she is a miniaturist and really wanted it. It only takes a couple of minutes to fill out the customs form, so I don't know why some people won't ship internationally. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Happy Heart Posted December 29, 2012 Share Posted December 29, 2012 It only takes a couple of minutes to fill out the customs form, so I don't know why some people won't ship internationally. This is VERY true. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 Don't know anything about that kit.. Sure is PURDY - I think you should go for it - Yes I do I DO.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Happy Heart Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 Don't know anything about that kit.. Sure is PURDY - I think you should go for it - Yes I do I DO.. What can I say, I have a keen Designer's eye and exquisite taste, lol This particular house has many appealing realistic details, what's giving me pause besides the exorbitantly over-priced shipping is that there really isn't a whole lotta room inside for the size of the house. Think I'll ponder a while yet, lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 What can I say, I have a keen Designer's eye and exquisite taste, lol This particular house has many appealing realistic details, what's giving me pause besides the exorbitantly over-priced shipping is that there really isn't a whole lotta room inside for the size of the house. Think I'll ponder a while yet, lol Jean That is understandable - The sheer size of that would hold me back a bit also, It is a beuty though... Ponder away.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Happy Heart Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 Jean That is understandable - The sheer size of that would hold me back a bit also, It is a beuty though... Ponder away.. Oh no, you misunderstood. It's not the size on the outside that gives me pause, it's the lack thereof inside. It is a pretty house but mostly just for show which is why ... I'm still considering others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 That's why I prefer wood; easier to bash... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 Oh no, you misunderstood. It's not the size on the outside that gives me pause, it's the lack thereof inside. It is a pretty house but mostly just for show which is why ... I'm still considering others. OH now I understand !! That is a bit of a conundrum then - Any way to rearrange the floor design to make more room ?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Happy Heart Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 That's why I prefer wood; easier to bash... Sure is Holly, and why I prefer to build from my own designs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Happy Heart Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 OH now I understand !! That is a bit of a conundrum then - Any way to rearrange the floor design to make more room ?? With pre-milled MDF board? Probably not. I have what some miniaturists can only dream of, a sparcely furnished home with lots of room to indulge imagination. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted December 30, 2012 Share Posted December 30, 2012 With pre-milled MDF board? Probably not. I have what some miniaturists can only dream of, a sparcely furnished home with lots of room to indulge imagination. Major jealousy here! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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