havanaholly Posted March 14, 2015 Share Posted March 14, 2015 One trick is not to use them side by side. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selkie Posted March 14, 2015 Share Posted March 14, 2015 Well they are only side by side for demo purposes. I'm only planning to end up using one of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalesq Posted March 14, 2015 Share Posted March 14, 2015 Selkie, if you added a seat cushion to the settle it would look like the seat heights were the same and make them look more complimentary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leafie Posted March 20, 2015 Share Posted March 20, 2015 I tried again and it may be that the rooms are so small the half scale furniture looks to big. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalesq Posted March 21, 2015 Share Posted March 21, 2015 I tried again and it may be that the rooms are so small the half scale furniture looks to big. Pictures would help us see what looks off to you. Have you measured floor to ceiling heights? Most 1:24 houses have 4 to 5 inch floor to ceiling heights, which translates to an 8 to 10 foot ceiling in real life. 1:24 scale furniture should have dimensions that are proportional to this. Here is an example. This half scale buttercup (Tudor Cottage) has a floor to ceiling height of 4" (so eight foot ceiling in real life). This Bespaq furniture is very well made and accurate to scale, and looks right in this house. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leafie Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 The rooms are 5" tall. I was hoping to put more furniture in, but it is what it is. Lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leafie Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 I tried to add pics but it says files to big. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalesq Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 I tried to add pics but it says files to big. Libby you probably need to resize your images. I use my iPhone to take photos and then transfer them to my iPad, but before I try to upload them I resize them to get the file size down. If you are trying to upload an image to this thread, I've found that the file size needs to be small to be successful. I hope this helps. 5" floor to ceiling is nice and roomy for half scale. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KathieB Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 I tried to add pics but it says files to big. 600 x 800 is a good size for forum pics. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leafie Posted March 23, 2015 Share Posted March 23, 2015 I'll try that when I get home from work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LadyGunn Posted April 21, 2015 Share Posted April 21, 2015 Would any half-scale enthusiasts be interested in a clown doll kit by L. Sisson? I got one in the NAME Newbie raffle and it's just not my style. I'd love to send it to someone who would use and enjoy it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biomom Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 Hi everyone, I'm desperately looking for a Victorian style kitchen sink in 1:24 scale...something along this line (but doesn't have to be exact). I'd be more than happy to build from a kit. I've looked at a bunch of sites that I have bookmarked with half scale goodies and no luck! Thanks for your help! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 I made one similar for the Fairfields' kitchen by twiddling with a single-serving jelly packet, a bit of paperclip and some turned toothpicks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fov Posted May 15, 2015 Share Posted May 15, 2015 I don't know who makes it, but I have one in half scale similar to this: http://www.miniatures.com/1920s-Porcelain-Sink-P17030.aspx I snapped the legs of and am going to make fancier ones like in the photo you posted. If you can't find that (or don't like the big backsplash) it would be relatively easy to make a sink like that out of basswood. Check out the tutorial here: http://miniatures.about.com/od/model-kitchen-accesories/ss/How-to-Make-a-Farmhouse-Sink-in-Dollhouse-Scale.htm For legs you could use spindles painted black, or maybe aluminum wire combined with beads. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
biomom Posted August 15, 2015 Share Posted August 15, 2015 Hi half-scalers!I'm so excited to have just finished the first floor construction of my 1:24 Victorian townhouse! It isn't fully decorated by a long shot, but I am loving how it looks! New picts in my gallery...Thanks! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minigrandma10 Posted August 17, 2015 Share Posted August 17, 2015 Love this house (It is on my wish list) You have done a wonderful job and I will live through your gallery pictures.Gail Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elsbeth Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 I thought I'd stick this post in a 1:24 thread. I just came across the cutest little 1:24 stair kit...a winding cottage stair kit and it is so cute it is killin' me! lol! I want it in 1:12 and 1:48 scale, too! https://www.petitepropertiesltd.com/1/24th-cupboard-stairs-kit.html And only $14. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
claireliontamer Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 19 minutes ago, Elsbeth said: I thought I'd stick this post in a 1:24 thread. I just came across the cutest little 1:24 stair kit...a winding cottage stair kit and it is so cute it is killin' me! lol! I want it in 1:12 and 1:48 scale, too! https://www.petitepropertiesltd.com/1/24th-cupboard-stairs-kit.html And only $14. That's a fabulous site. I'm in love with this: https://www.petitepropertiesltd.com/1/48th-pumpkin-cottage-the-enchanted-range.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elsbeth Posted October 11, 2016 Share Posted October 11, 2016 13 minutes ago, claireliontamer said: That's a fabulous site. I'm in love with this: https://www.petitepropertiesltd.com/1/48th-pumpkin-cottage-the-enchanted-range.html I have ordered several times...love all the tiny things I have gotten. I am working in quarter scale at the moment and their kits are so easy and clever to put together. I love those enchanted cottages! They seem to have more variety in 1:48 houses, but they have some really great little 1:24 furniture kits for nice prices. I like this 1:48 house: https://www.petitepropertiesltd.com/la-maison-de-ville.html And I love those stairs (1:24) and LOVE this 1:24 sink kit for $9: https://www.petitepropertiesltd.com/1/24th-scale/1/24th-double-sink-cabinet-with-opening-cupboards-false-draws.html Gaaaah so cute! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JenniferKennedy Posted November 2, 2016 Share Posted November 2, 2016 How wonderful is this forum?? I've been thinking about half scale for a while now, and decided to ask your thoughts.... opened the "general Mini Talk" link and presto, here it is! Ill spend the afternoon reading this thread! Thanks!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fov Posted November 2, 2016 Share Posted November 2, 2016 Half scale is the best! Significantly smaller than 1:12 if you're running out of room, but still big enough to have a lot of detail. If you have any burning questions, ask away. :) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted November 2, 2016 Share Posted November 2, 2016 The other nice thing about 1:24 is that often working components just aren't practical; I confess feeling initial guilt when I made my itty sideboard with just suggested drawers: but I got over that real quick! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debsrand56 Posted November 2, 2016 Share Posted November 2, 2016 1 hour ago, havanaholly said: The other nice thing about 1:24 is that often working components just aren't practical So true. I love when things actually work, but it's just a bonus. It doesn't stress me out when the drawers and doors don't actually open; I figure nobody's going to be going through them anyway! Half scale is wonderful, Jennifer, and you do such beautiful work creating your own minis that I'll bet you'd do well at it. Hope you give it a try! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phyllis610 Posted November 13, 2016 Share Posted November 13, 2016 Hi, My name is Phyllis and I live in Virginia. Years ago I owned a dollhouse shop in Waldorf, MD. I had a super customer that dealt in 1/2" scale. He first started off with the Fairfield. He made all of his own furniture for it. He used toothpicks for legs. He used the mesh from a baseball cap for wicker chairs. Small scaled fabric for upholstered furniture. Using mat board (same as what a picture mat is) he cut and made sideboards, dressers, etc. Hanging ceiling lights are tulip shaped beads hanging from gold thread.(non-electrical) Scalloped lace at the windows and doors. He used anything from paper to card stock to paper punches to add details. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted November 13, 2016 Share Posted November 13, 2016 Wow, Phyllis! I also had to make everything I put into my Fairfields, as all the ready-made stuff was too mall to work with the kit and 1:24 DIY projects I'd made. I hope you'll introduce yourself to us in the Newcomers' Forum. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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