Thimble Hall Posted August 27, 2017 Share Posted August 27, 2017 Today I tried to find some interest in a house and did a bit of work on my Victoria;s Farmhouse, I have removed all the thin trims as many were missing and I have bought new ones but there is one part where a strip was missing which is really baffling me Could someone who has this house please connect with me so I can explain the problem.as I am not sure how to put this part on properly. Thank you Jeannine Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shannonc60 Posted August 27, 2017 Share Posted August 27, 2017 Can't help you Jeannine but hope the minis are helping you think of other things for five minutes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L Swearengin Posted August 27, 2017 Share Posted August 27, 2017 Do a Google or pinterest search and look at complete pictures. It helps me as I tend to be a visual person. Reading directions is not my strong suite Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thimble Hall Posted August 27, 2017 Author Share Posted August 27, 2017 I have googled and that is why I am so confused, all the pictures show a piece of molding placed in a way that won't fit on my house.I think maybe the house was put together wrong Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrchob Posted August 27, 2017 Share Posted August 27, 2017 There is a section on trim in the instructions. Here is the link http://gr123.powweb.com/RealGoodToys/instructions/JM-1065%20letter.pdf More on this site http://gr123.powweb.com/DollhouseWorkshop/1065.html 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thimble Hall Posted August 28, 2017 Author Share Posted August 28, 2017 Hi the house I have has been assembled a little different , The siding under the porch left is flush with the house, the siding above the porch is about 1/3rd further back consequently there is no unbroken corner from porch bottom to roof line so I cannot attach a corner molding as shown in the pictures and I don't know what to do, unless I dismantle the walls?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sable Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 A photo would really help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thimble Hall Posted August 28, 2017 Author Share Posted August 28, 2017 Ok, they are not very clear but I think they may do. As you can see I cannot put a long corner trim on because the bottom siding is further forward than the top piece and as the porch is sitting on top of it there is a small ledge that is in the way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathieB Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 I'd probably use two pieces of corner trim, one on top, one below. Notch the top one to accommodate the little jog of the roof. Then I'd apply a nice ivy vine to cover the awkward joint. Remember the mantra: smoke and mirrors, smoke and mirrors ... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
L Swearengin Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 To me it looks like the balcony railing set in that little corner. Sure hope nobody ever has to figure out what I was thinking when I build my houses. Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sable Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 What I would do is use one long piece of corner moulding and insert a piece of strip wood in the right side of the second floor gap. I think an uninterrupted corner would be more aesthetic. The second floor section would look like a beefed up column on the upper porch. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thimble Hall Posted August 29, 2017 Author Share Posted August 29, 2017 The other thing is that because the section is in the wrong place it now means that the doorway inside sits exactly next to a wall piece so there is no place to put a trim round the door. Well I guess I have two choices, wing it or dismantle it. Thanks for the help at first I thought it was supposed to be like this and it was driving me insane. Your ideas are all good, thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sara in the country Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 I have been fighting the Victoria for over a year. My granddaughter loved the layout and wanted that one. Since the beginning it's been nothing but a hassle. The weight alone is enough to make one not want to make another Ever. It sucked up paint like a sponge. If I was going to use an entire gallon of paint, (even after primer) I'd rather paint a room in my real house. I find the instructions oddly written and sometimes clumsy. Had this been my first house I'd have scraped it. As it is, it's nearing completion. I do agree that your trim is probably where the railing around the upper porch should be. I also agree that viney plant things are life savers for things like that. Even drooping plants from a potted one can work. (Think wandering jew or arrowhead) Still frustrated Sara Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sara in the country Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 (edited) sorry there were two, internet here is sketchy on a good day and today it's raining. Sara Edited August 29, 2017 by Sara in the country original posted twice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thimble Hall Posted August 29, 2017 Author Share Posted August 29, 2017 Well it is sitting there looking at me and calling fix me ,fix me but fix me properly so if I can get the glue to melt that is what I will try.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 30, 2017 Share Posted August 30, 2017 You'll be happier in the end, if you do what the house is telling you to do. Hope you are doing ok Jeannine. (hugs) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thimble Hall Posted August 30, 2017 Author Share Posted August 30, 2017 Thanks Samantha, I am trying to focus on something..but this house is bugging me and I am a bit nervous of dismantling it so I may move to something else.. maybe not the right time after all. Maybe I will go on e bay and spend a bit instead!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 31, 2017 Share Posted August 31, 2017 4 hours ago, Jeannine said: Thanks Samantha, I am trying to focus on something..but this house is bugging me and I am a bit nervous of dismantling it so I may move to something else.. maybe not the right time after all. Maybe I will go on e bay and spend a bit instead!! A little bit of shopping therapy is always good for the soul. I find myself haunting ebay when I'm stuck on a house issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thimble Hall Posted August 31, 2017 Author Share Posted August 31, 2017 Well, I have opened the Fairfield and with mask and gloves I have made a minor start, very minor but it has kept my mind busy tonight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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