Mimajo Posted July 30, 2016 Share Posted July 30, 2016 I want to make a tailor shop from the 1940's. My grandfather came from Naples, Italy in the late 20's. He played the clarinet in a band at first, then finally realized his dream and opened his tailor shop in Brooklyn NY in the 40's. I have his peddle operated Singer sewing machine, hard to believe he made men's suits on it! Anyway, I want to (one day) duplicate his tailor shop in miniature. I've been sketching the store as I remember it, unfortunately there are no pictures of the interior. The storefront had a large window on either side of the door which was set back. I have a tiny picture that I am going to scan and try to enlarge to start album Does anyone know where I might be able to find a storefont kit? Thanks, Jo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalesq Posted July 30, 2016 Share Posted July 30, 2016 I'd take a look at Greenleaf's Brimbles or Taft. Either could be cut down for a room box. Here's another I found on eBay http://www.ebay.com/itm/HOUSEWORKS-STREET-OF-SHOPS-TWO-2-WINDOW-SHOP-KIT-NO-9993-UNUSED-/282116335392?hash=item41af71a720:g:-kwAAOSweuxWSoc3 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fov Posted July 30, 2016 Share Posted July 30, 2016 Check out Victoria Miniland -- the Cerveny or the Landygo could work. (I have another of their roomboxes, the Chaplin, which I'm going to make into a bar. I haven't done anything with it yet but I like it, it's good quality.) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mimajo Posted July 30, 2016 Author Share Posted July 30, 2016 Don't what I did with that last post...... Just ordered the Houseworks Two Window Shop. Will be doing bashing, trim, second floor, etc. The Cerveny looked perfect, I am going to use it to copy the trim. The video seemed to show that the front was already assembled, is that right! Thanks again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fov Posted July 30, 2016 Share Posted July 30, 2016 I deleted the weird post! Yep, the front comes preassembled on the Miniland roomboxes. I haven't seen one in person but that's probably true of the Houseworks roombox too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mimajo Posted July 31, 2016 Author Share Posted July 31, 2016 Right, same with the Houseworks. Ordered the Cerveny, just looks so much like what I remember. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mimajo Posted July 31, 2016 Author Share Posted July 31, 2016 I researched myself for hours for a storefront. I knew if I posted on the forum someone would have a suggestion. I didn't expect so many to research for me, I should have known. Everyone on these boards is so helpful. I just hope I can be as helpful as I get more experienced. Thanks everyone. My Cerveny is on it's way. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
queenannediva Posted July 31, 2016 Share Posted July 31, 2016 I have the Landygo, the larger version of the Cerveny, and it is a great kit. I did attach the front and left the back open and then cut a solid piece of wood for the roof for hanging my lovely chandeliers. I am bricking the exterior with individual real bricks. It will, some day, be a Victorian bakery and tea shop. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mimajo Posted July 31, 2016 Author Share Posted July 31, 2016 It will be awhile before I actually start on the tailor shop. Lots of research and picking my Dad's brain for details. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soapz Posted August 1, 2016 Share Posted August 1, 2016 I guess I checked in too early this morning - I used the "unread function'" of the forum and all I read was: ...'lots of research and picking up my Dad;s brain for details...' Jo, I had to read over it three times to figure out what you meant.... hahahahaha Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minilover62 Posted August 3, 2016 Share Posted August 3, 2016 This is another store kit http://www.ebay.com/itm/Dollhouse-Miniature-1-12-Scale-Carlsons-Old-Time-Store-Kit-House-/182229767470?hash=item2a6dbd952e:g:294AAOSwdzVXod8c Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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