Horosinski Posted February 16, 2019 Share Posted February 16, 2019 Hi all....I just wanted to introduce myself (I’m obviously new to the group). I am rehabbing/kitbashing my daughter’s Dura-Craft Colonial dollhouse (1987). My father was building it for my then 3 year old daughter (who is now 35!). He passed away suddenly at the age of 65, never completing it. My daughter did play with it, but it was undecorated, furnished with furniture my mother had made/found. I recently retired and dragged it up from the basement....I’ve been “studying” it.... Now, with the support of this site I’m excited to begin!!! I’ve been relaying to friends and family that I have a new obsession!!!! I have a fine arts background and already have a vision as to its appearance but am not confident about the actual mechanics of the rehab. The first thing I’ve done is to begin installation of a curved staircase....I’ve been chipping away enlarging the second floor opening to accommodate the curved railing. I’m saddened that I am losing floor space (I already have too much dollhouse furniture.....I can see that there will be a second dollhouse - the Garfield perhaps? - in my future). I’ve also sawn out the small pieces of wood that represented individual panes (working windows have been ordered). Thank you in advance for your help (I had already posted a question about the curved staircase opening and received a wonderful reception with input), Kathy PS Sorry....I’ve been unable to attach photos due to the pixel sizes :-(.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted February 16, 2019 Share Posted February 16, 2019 Welcome to the little family, Kathleen. You might also consider a third and fourth dollhouse, as well. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Horosinski Posted February 16, 2019 Author Share Posted February 16, 2019 (edited) I am now worried that this will not only be my new obsession, but will also my addiction!!! All I do now is think in terms of 1:12 ....hahaha! I am spending more time and money on the Dura-Craft than my own home :-). Miniature needlepoint, miniature crocheted afghans, miniature flower making, miniature painting, and the crafting list goes on!!!! I can see the need for a subdivision of dollhouses! Edited February 16, 2019 by Horosinski Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathieB Posted February 16, 2019 Share Posted February 16, 2019 3 hours ago, Horosinski said: All I do now is think in terms of 1:12 Gotcha! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted February 16, 2019 Share Posted February 16, 2019 6 hours ago, Horosinski said: I am now worried that this will not only be my new obsession, but will also my addiction!!! All I do now is think in terms of 1:12 ....hahaha! I am spending more time and money on the Dura-Craft than my own home :-). Miniature needlepoint, miniature crocheted afghans, miniature flower making, miniature painting, and the crafting list goes on!!!! I can see the need for a subdivision of dollhouses! Uh, Kathleen, honey, it IS an addiction. Just wait until you start building smaller scales. The old polyester neckties with their wee woven designs make very nice furniture upholstery in 1:12: as well as 1:24 scale: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mesp2k Posted February 22, 2019 Share Posted February 22, 2019 Hi Kathleen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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