The Brownstone - update
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I had thought for awhile that I would scratch build the Brownstone and either sell the original kit or make it up to sell finished. But, I love the original kit so much. The only reason I bought the thing was because I fell in love with its lines and details. Shame to give up on it because of the few drawbacks.
The main problem with the original kit is the lack of space inside. I want at a minimum a foyer with full staircase, living room with fireplace, kitchen, bedroom and bathroom. I would love to add a powder room and/or pantry.
My first plan included a side addition toward the back to allow more room on the inside. My next plan was to add a garage underneath since there is already roughly 4 inches of dead space under the first floor already and adding another 4-5 inches in height would be straightforward. I then considered making this a side opening dollhouse to get more depth like a real life row house. That's where I stalled. I'm just not falling in love with the idea of a side opening house. Apparently I'm a traditionalist when it comes to dollhouses. I still want the garage and need the extra space inside, so I am back to adding to the width with a side extension.
Tonight, I tested the fit of a vintage Timberbrook garage door kit against the original Golden Gate View front, which is in dry fit. The garage facade and opening required to fit the garage door worked well under the bay window portion, but this did not take the front stairs into consideration.
Now, I know I will have to make a new set of stairs since the original kit pieces will be too short with the added height to accommodate the garage, but I will keep them roughly the same width. I would have to move them over to fit the garage door, and this threw off the line of the front door.
I popped off the bay window section and moved it over. I will have to add to the right of the bay window section, mimicking the construction of the original pieces. Now, the garage door is centered under the bay window and there is enough room to center the stairs and front door.
I think I'm on to something here. 
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