Friday, February 17, 2012

Just a short post to show the 'Phoenix' rising from the dust in the box.  My Thornhill now has a roof (albeit unshingled--but nevertheless, it does have a roof).  I have some 'tweaking' to do on the gable before I get the front finished.  Have to wait for all the glue to set up.  Then I need to put the attic kneewalls in tomorrow, and hopefully finish the gable and the front.

After all of the above has been completed, the next item on my 'bucket list' is to mark the roof off for the shingles, and get the shingles on.  So, it is beginning to resemble a REAL house finally. 

Hope you all have a wonderful weekend, and 'think in miniature--it's so rewarding".

Peace and love,

Dottye






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  1. JohnFebruary 17, 2012 at 5:37 PM

    It's really coming along! I admire your tenacity --I feel kind of 'stuck' lately...

    Happy Weekend!

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  2. dottyebFebruary 17, 2012 at 5:44 PM

    Thanks John for your kind comments. I'm not certain if I possess tenacity or if I'm just a plain old gutsy girl (LOL). I enjoy working on this project and am so anxious to get it to the 'fun stage'. By the way, do you have a blog?? and are there photos of your projects? I would love to see them. Our weather here is so unseasonably warm that it is almost frightening. I keep waiting for the 'shoe to drop', so to speak. But I'm not complaining.

    Wishing you a wonderful weekend filled with progress!!

    Dottye

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  3. GiacFebruary 20, 2012 at 1:03 PM

    Hello Dotty..
    LOVE IT! Great hjob! It's great to see the house coming together...you're going ahead at a nice fast pace! I've always thouight this particular dollhouse model is really grand and elegant. The lines of it are lovely and I like the floorplans...the rooms seem to be a nice size.
    Thank you SO MUCH for the comment you left on my blog with the source for lumber. I haven't checked it out yet, truth be told work is taking A LOT out of me lately and I just don't have the energy to go on my computer at night.
    I purchased all my lumber from Manchester Miniatures...they have a store on ebay. I think they only have Base Wood, but I'm looking forward to looking up NationalBalsa to see what I can find. Again thanks for the tip...you rock!

    Keep up the great worka nd I look forward to hearing from you.
    Big hug,
    Giac

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    1. dottyebFebruary 21, 2012 at 10:13 AM

      Hi Giac and thanks for your nice words of encouragement. Yes, I do like the Thornhill and its size. The rooms will be adequate for my needs. Had I been much younger, I would have 'split' the house in half on a table saw (each component individually) and added 4" to the height of the first floor. The ceilings are only 10', and it would have been nice to have a little more 'downstairs height' for realism and aesthetics. But, I will deal with the 10'. I am to the point where I will have to be pre-thinking the wiring. I plan on 'hardwiring' things like fireplaces and outside coach lamps. They will have 'flickering' bulbs and need their own circuits. I did purchase a large tapewire kit, but the more I read, the more I am hesitant to use it. If I do, I will certainly put different sections on different circuits. What method do you use on your manor? I also found "Magic Masonry Brick" and am going to order the package that covers 1 square foot to test it for the exterior. Wanted to use individual bricks, but this looks like a wonderful alternative.

      Your scullery is amazing!!! You are so incredibly creative and talented. I anxiously await your next 'post' so I can see the next one of your wonderful ideas and creations.

      Do check out the lumber source. The walnut is just wonderful for paneling in rooms. It has a wonderfull depth and character when finished that only REAL walnut possesses. You will see it in the Thornhill when I get to the interior phase.

      Can't wait to see your next creation!! Love it all. You are amazing.
      Peace and love
      Dottye

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  4. GiacFebruary 22, 2012 at 9:39 AM

    Hello Dotty!
    Thank you for the great compliments! I'm glad you like my work. I hope you enjoy the magic massonry brick. I actually think it's easy to work with. Also, the fact that it isn't all that costly and not to heavy is a plus. Dewell Manor is heavy enough.
    I just put up pictures of my last dollhouse and that one was completely tape wired...NEVER again! I hate the tape wire system. It was not all that easy to install and whoever said the tape can be easily concealed behind paper is either a liar or blind! With time a few of the connections have come loose and I've had to rewire sections of it. I REALLY hated it! Dewll Manor will be completely hard wired. I just made chanels for the wires using a dremel. Honestly, even if your house is assembled, it won't be that much more trouble to conceal wires behind architectural details or in corners then it would be to hide the tape. I just run all the wires individually to a power bar (or several power bars). If ever there is a problem I can unplug them and not disturb the other fixtures.
    There will be a lot of wires in the back of the house, but with a couple of twist ties it should be under control. The thing is , by the time I'm finished, the Manor will have 30 light fixtures and 18 working fireplaces...not counting lamps and candle holders. If there is a loose connection or problem with one circuit run or fixture it would be hell to find the problem in a tape wire system because it becomes all one.
    I'm sure some people like the tape wire system, but I will not touch it again! I only have negative things to say about it!
    I am so sorry, I never meant to go on this long...I hope it helps.
    Have a great week and keep the updates coming. you're doing a great job!
    Huge Giac Hugs
    Giac

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