Mineejv Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 I ordered 2 sets of stairs from miniature .com last week. Ordered the 3-3/16w ones and they are the same size as the pair that came with my DC VH-600. I don't know why I didn't know that... Duh. I was thinking they would look a little more (delicate) or finer then the ones I have. They look the same. Has any one used the smaller set from there? They are 2-1/2 w, and the risers look to high. They don't give the riser measure on either ones. I made a set years ago and one thing I remember is..... """ I SAID I WOULD NEVER MAKE A SET AGAIN """. Well guess what I might be doing. The good thing is I might not get to it until after December ! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elsbeth Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 blargh I'll do anything to avoid putting spindles on stairs ever again! Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 22 minutes ago, Elsbeth said: blargh I'll do anything to avoid putting spindles on stairs ever again! Good luck! Micro Mark's magnetic gluing jig makes installing balusters a whole lot easier! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fov Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 Do you mean the Simple Stair Kit? http://www.miniatures.com/Simple-Stair-Kit-P17202.aspx I used that on my Orchid but don't have any good pictures, and no longer have the house. I don't remember the risers being unusually high. You might want to check out Earth and Tree, they have several different stair sizes that they make themselves, as well as some with pre-assembled railings. http://earthntree.com/miniatures/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=72_91 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elsbeth Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 6 minutes ago, havanaholly said: Micro Mark's magnetic gluing jig makes installing balusters a whole lot easier! I have that Holly...but I think I need a spacer jig for the spindles. Mine never stay straight! OK - I say that - and I have only ever made 1 set of stairs. So who am I to talk? But it was one of the many things that put me off building 1:12. In smaller scales I just buy the stairs all done up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted July 19, 2017 Share Posted July 19, 2017 If you drill a hole in the end of your stair tread for the baluster to fit into it helps. I put piece of scrapwood that lets the balusters sit at the distance I need when I glue them to the treads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sable Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 The width of your opening will determine the width of the stairs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrchob Posted July 20, 2017 Share Posted July 20, 2017 With the house I'm working on, I didn't like the plain stairs that came with the kit and I also have trouble with spindles. I purchased a pair of assembled stairs and cut the width to fit. Did this with the second floor also but a cheaper version. http://www.greenleafdollhouses.com/forum/?app=gallery&module=gallery&controller=view&id=128162 (First floor stairs) (Second floor stairs) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mineejv Posted July 20, 2017 Author Share Posted July 20, 2017 I might be sending them back and building my own...... Now I think I want a turn in them?....... Decisions...Decisions....Decisions....I have to learn to just listen to the house !!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
amyole Posted July 21, 2017 Share Posted July 21, 2017 Alternatives: Omit the stairs or do a false wall/door to indicate the stairs are located behind it. They take up so much space. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fov Posted July 21, 2017 Share Posted July 21, 2017 Here's an idea for hidden stairs: https://www.petitepropertiesltd.com/staircase-c56.html That's half scale, but you could make something like that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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