Finn Posted February 23, 2018 Share Posted February 23, 2018 I'm new to this forum (and forums in general) and I'm hoping I was ok joining if I'm not actually working on a kit home! My dad built me a bare bones dollhouse when I was little. He built it on Christmas Eve and it was there for me on Christmas morning. We never finished it but it still got many years of play and quite a few accessories (Most of which have disappeared.) I've decided to finish the job and since getting it from my parents again this past Christmas I've realized how overwhelmed and underprepared I am! Especially since nothing is to standard sizing. I'll be navigating the forums for places to ask questions but for now, here she is, in all her naked glory. (Pardon the picture frames. The attic is functioning like a real attic at the moment.) 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mid-life madness Posted February 23, 2018 Share Posted February 23, 2018 Wow, that is a great house. You have a blank canvas to make it whatever you want. Welcome to the forum! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 23, 2018 Share Posted February 23, 2018 Everyone is welcome here Erin. Kit builders, scratch builders, renovators, doll makers.. etc, etc, etc.. There are so many facets to this hobby and we love them all... we are lucky that Greenleaf is generous enough to host this site for all lovers of miniatures. So welcome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mesp2k Posted February 23, 2018 Share Posted February 23, 2018 Hey Erin Is it 1/4" plywood? Will you be adding a staircase? You can DIY the windows & doors if the openings are odd sized or you can fill in the openings & re-cut them to standard sizes. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparklepuppies Posted February 23, 2018 Share Posted February 23, 2018 How awesome is that?! You are going to have a lot of fun with that. Welcome to the forums! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sable Posted February 23, 2018 Share Posted February 23, 2018 I rolled over laughing when you said he assembled it on Christmas Eve. What a great Dad you have. At least he tried. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted February 23, 2018 Share Posted February 23, 2018 Welcome to the little family, Erin. Begin by removing the picture frames and possibly also the pieces of vinyl. Measure the height and width of your door and window openings in the house. Measure the doorways and windows in the house you live in. This will give you some idea of a scale to work with as you compare the two sets of measurements. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NellBell Posted February 23, 2018 Share Posted February 23, 2018 Welcome Can't wait to see what you do with the house. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finn Posted February 23, 2018 Author Share Posted February 23, 2018 2 hours ago, Sable said: I rolled over laughing when you said he assembled it on Christmas Eve. What a great Dad you have. At least he tried. He's pretty rad. He never claimed to be a master craftsman but I wanted a dollhouse and by-golly that man made it happen! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Finn Posted February 24, 2018 Author Share Posted February 24, 2018 7 hours ago, mesp2k said: Hey Erin Is it 1/4" plywood? Will you be adding a staircase? You can DIY the windows & doors if the openings are odd sized or you can fill in the openings & re-cut them to standard sizes. It's 1/8" and as for the stairs, I've always wanted to add them but not sure how or where. I'm assuming all windows and doors will be diy at this point, but I def need to take detailed measurements. Also have some warping to contend with. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted February 24, 2018 Share Posted February 24, 2018 The little holes on either side at floor level on both floors look like holes for a firebox. I bet your house was supposed to have chimneys on either side. Four fireplaces is quite grand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rbytsdy Posted February 24, 2018 Share Posted February 24, 2018 13 hours ago, Finn said: Also have some warping to contend with. Stout quarter-round trim from hardware store (my Michael's sells fancy quarter-roundish also) on the edges can help with that. Welcome-- looking forward to seeing what you do with it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
New Day Posted March 6, 2018 Share Posted March 6, 2018 Welcome Erin! I'm in VA, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Emerald Posted May 4, 2018 Share Posted May 4, 2018 Just wanted to say welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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