madtex1967 Posted January 20, 2017 Share Posted January 20, 2017 It's my turn, Like Carmen's, to ask for help. I am in search of two windows for my Cape May. I am replacing the windows in the house with the Miniature House (later Classics) Yorktown Windows. To me they look more Victorian Style that Colonial. Anyway, I came across the smaller version of the window for attics. It was in a lot of building items I purchased some time back on eBay. But I only have one. I have added two more dormer windows (for a total of 3) to the attic and would love to have the windows match the rest of the house. As you can see by the picture, they are only 2" x 4" in size. Can anyone help, either locate at a retailer or have in their stash? I am will to pay for them! Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minilover62 Posted January 20, 2017 Share Posted January 20, 2017 Hi Matt, cross your fingers, I am going today to the last brick and mortar dollhouse in town and will comb the place to look for this windows. This afternoon I will give you some news that I hope are good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minilover62 Posted January 20, 2017 Share Posted January 20, 2017 Sadly they didn't have the small window; I grabbed the last 2 of the same style that they had, but they are doubles. If you want to use them as a last resort to bash them, you can have them. I will keep looking online, I always love to have a motive to be surfing around!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodentraiser Posted January 21, 2017 Share Posted January 21, 2017 I couldn't find a window, but I found a door. http://www.dollhousemini.com/product.php/117.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madtex1967 Posted January 22, 2017 Author Share Posted January 22, 2017 Thanks for your help Carmen! I have several of the windows in full size, including the doubles. I am really only looking for the attic size windows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minilover62 Posted January 24, 2017 Share Posted January 24, 2017 You're very welcome. I will keep an eye on them,I hope you find them! I received the window, thanks a lot! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fov Posted February 6, 2017 Share Posted February 6, 2017 It might not turn out exactly the same, but could you possibly make some by adding trims to plain half scale windows? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madtex1967 Posted February 8, 2017 Author Share Posted February 8, 2017 On 2/5/2017, 6:07:39, fov said: It might not turn out exactly the same, but could you possibly make some by adding trims to plain half scale windows? I think I am going to try that. I have bunches of strip wood and dental trim. Since they are not next to one another (just near), the differences may not show! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 10, 2017 Share Posted February 10, 2017 This site has Classics/Handley house trims that might be helpful in your recreation attempts. http://www.oakridgehobbies.com/dollhouse-supplies/1-inch-scale-dollhouse-building-supplies/1-inch-scale-dollhouse-windows-doors-and-trims/classics-1-inch-scale-dollhouse-miniature-dentil-molding-3-8-x-24l-cla70268.html?___SID=U And if you want that little side trim detail you might be able to remove the bracket portion from these to recreate. http://www.oakridgehobbies.com/classics-1-inch-scale-dollhouse-miniature-victorian-brackets-6-pcs-cla70217.html The pediment might be difficult but maybe a standart yorktown pediment from houseworks and then some other smaller pediment upside down for the top bit?? In any case, they don't have to exactly match. It's not unusual for upper windows to be complimentary rather than exact copies in RL houses. Like this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madtex1967 Posted March 10, 2017 Author Share Posted March 10, 2017 So, an update! I took Samantha's advice and I built my own copies for my other two windows! I am very pleased with how they look. I don't think anyone will notice any difference. The original window will go on the single dormer. It is the one in the middle of the three. Some of my stash of wood strips and trim came in handy! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted March 10, 2017 Share Posted March 10, 2017 Oh, bravo! Matt! What an excellent job you've done. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathieB Posted March 10, 2017 Share Posted March 10, 2017 All three windows appear to have been born of the same parents ... nice replication, Matt. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debsrand56 Posted March 10, 2017 Share Posted March 10, 2017 Excellent work! Truly, no one would know that they weren't all original. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted March 10, 2017 Share Posted March 10, 2017 7 hours ago, madtex1967 said: So, an update! I took Samantha's advice and I built my own copies for my other two windows! I am very pleased with how they look. I don't think anyone will notice any difference. The original window will go on the single dormer. It is the one in the middle of the three. Some of my stash of wood strips and trim came in handy! Well, I can't take credit for the idea, that was Emily's ;) But Bravo! They are fantastic reproductions and like you said. Any teeny tiny minor differences will fade away once in situ on the roof. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SewMini Posted March 10, 2017 Share Posted March 10, 2017 Wow! Great job on reproducing that window. I agree with everyone else that people likely wont notice the small differences. Bravo! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minilover62 Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 Awesome job!, I am still looking wherever I find some of the double or single windows of this style, but the little ones are nowhere to be found. I suppose that maybe one of those brick and mortar stores, somewhere, might still have some left over, but finding them it's a matter of good luck! Sweet!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodentraiser Posted March 11, 2017 Share Posted March 11, 2017 O - KAY then! Now I know who to ask when I need my own Miniature House windows replicated! About 10 years or so ago I bought a set of already painted Miniature House windows on eBay. I've seen them exactly once since then. Someone was selling a house on Craig's List with a bunch of the same windows in it. The house was $50 and it didn't occur to me to buy it for the ten or fifteen windows it had until after it was sold. That's me, always not thinking. Anyway, I am now one window short and having a fit. So Matt, I know what you're going through. Beautiful job, by the way. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fov Posted March 27, 2017 Share Posted March 27, 2017 They turned out great! I never would have known they were copies, you did an awesome job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 6, 2017 Share Posted August 6, 2017 @madtex1967 things always come up after we need them don't they? http://www.ebay.com/itm/Miniature-House-2-Doll-House-Windows-2-x-4-116-New-Old-Stock-Yorktown-/182629498923?hash=item2a8591002b:g:Wk4AAOSwjKFZSY6p Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rodentraiser Posted August 6, 2017 Share Posted August 6, 2017 You should get them anyway. You can always fit in more windows. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
madtex1967 Posted August 8, 2017 Author Share Posted August 8, 2017 On 8/5/2017, 9:03:23, Samusa said: @madtex1967 things always come up after we need them don't they? http://www.ebay.com/itm/Miniature-House-2-Doll-House-Windows-2-x-4-116-New-Old-Stock-Yorktown-/182629498923?hash=item2a8591002b:g:Wk4AAOSwjKFZSY6p I saw theses when they first listed them. I think they are a bit pricey. I did find others from Australia of all places. I purchased them and with shipping were less each than those. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ranyvon Posted September 3, 2017 Share Posted September 3, 2017 Wonderful job on the windows ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted September 4, 2017 Share Posted September 4, 2017 Hennreitta, did I miss your introduction in the Newcomers' Forum? If not, please make one so we know which house you're building, or if you're a collector, or what. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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