Gavindegrawfan25 Posted May 14, 2013 Share Posted May 14, 2013 I just got the Fairfield dollhouse kit today I plan on doing the foundation later on today I have a question is the foundation hard to put together and does have anyone tips on building the house ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
More Minis Dollhouses Posted May 14, 2013 Share Posted May 14, 2013 The foundation is very easy to put together. Always remember to finish each area as you assemble because this dollhouse does have a lot of tight and inaccessible areas. You can find the Fairfield assembly blogged here on this forum and also in my dollhouse blog for more tips and step by step constructions pictures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris P. Posted May 14, 2013 Share Posted May 14, 2013 Hi Vanessa, Gina has some great blogs about building dollhouses; definitely worth reading as you launch into your project. Here's a link to her blog about building the fairfield:http://moreminis.blogspot.com/2007/03/fairfield-day-1.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavindegrawfan25 Posted May 15, 2013 Author Share Posted May 15, 2013 Thank you guys for the advice once I open the box For the dollhouse I was thinking what did I get myself into. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavindegrawfan25 Posted May 15, 2013 Author Share Posted May 15, 2013 I just start on the foundation for the house and its really confusing I didn't glue the foundation yet because I'am really just annoyed . I took a picture of the foundation I just want to know if I did right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavindegrawfan25 Posted May 15, 2013 Author Share Posted May 15, 2013 How do I add the picture so you guys can see it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna Posted May 16, 2013 Share Posted May 16, 2013 When you reply, there is a button in the lower right corner where it says "more reply options" push that and that is where you will find the opportunity to add a file to your post. Hugs 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muriel Posted May 16, 2013 Share Posted May 16, 2013 I have taken a picture of the foundation of my Fairfield. Was taking with Chris holding it up in the air, so not the best ;) I used masking tape to hold my foundation together while I tried it out before I glued it. You might want to try that if you haven't yet, might become clearer. Also remember that the good side of the wood is facing up, so you glue the foundation pieces to the wrong side, not the good side. Rather than starting a new topic with each question you have about the build, it would be useful if you could post all the questions and updates in the same topic/thread. That makes it easier for us to follow your build without having to search around for the different topics, and it also makes it easier for future builders who might have similar questions if they are all in one place Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavindegrawfan25 Posted May 16, 2013 Author Share Posted May 16, 2013 I took a picture of the foundation is not glue together yet can you guys tell me if it right Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muriel Posted May 16, 2013 Share Posted May 16, 2013 If you can post the picture, we can try and tell you if it is right Click 'more reply options' and then attach the file (button below where you type. You have to click 'choose file' and then click on 'attach this file') Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavindegrawfan25 Posted May 16, 2013 Author Share Posted May 16, 2013 I try to post the picture but the site said it was too big Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravenswing Posted May 17, 2013 Share Posted May 17, 2013 Reduce the size of the picture. If using MSWord - 1. Right click on your photo 2. Scroll down menu click on "Open with" 3. Click - Microsoft Office Picture Manager Your picture is now open. On Menu bar 1. Click "Picture" 2. Click "Resize Sizing menu opens 1. Click "custom" 2. Use "300" for pixel height and "300" for width. Save photo. It's now small enough for Greenleaf. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fov Posted May 19, 2013 Share Posted May 19, 2013 I merged the two threads about the Fairfield foundation into one. As Muriel mentioned, keeping the conversation all in one thread will make it easier for people to help. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavindegrawfan25 Posted May 21, 2013 Author Share Posted May 21, 2013 I finally build the foundation for the house the next step is the chimmy finger cross Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muriel Posted May 22, 2013 Share Posted May 22, 2013 How are you getting on Vanessa? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavindegrawfan25 Posted May 23, 2013 Author Share Posted May 23, 2013 I just start building the fireplace my only problem is where do I find the long pieces that make the fireplace stick up. And where do I find that piece and what if by mistake I use that piece for the foundation Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavindegrawfan25 Posted May 23, 2013 Author Share Posted May 23, 2013 I start to build the fireplace but I realize that there a piece that goes up I think I might have use that long piece for the foundation. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted May 24, 2013 Share Posted May 24, 2013 There are several long pieces for the chimney and fireplaces. I find that putting the kit together with masking tape, NOT glue, the first time, really helps me when it comes time to glue, because 1) I can see what I need to decorate before gluing together and 2) where I might have problems come up and 3) what I can change/ bash. I still had to take the rightside out Fairfield I built apart twice because of chimney issues and once because I thought I could install the front door before finishing the assembly on that front wall (I couldn't), and on the insideout version I still had chimney issues. Each time I laughed, walked away, had a stiff drink and putzed with needlework until I figured out the issue. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted May 24, 2013 Share Posted May 24, 2013 I keep all the pieces in their respective plywood sheets until I'm ready to use them. I study the schematics sheet, which shows which plywood sheet different pieces are in, and read the instructions over at least three times before I bigin to build, and then I start building using pieces of masking tape or painter's tape to hold the pieces together until I am sure I have the right pieces in their correct places. By then the kit has bwegun to tell me what it wants to be and how it wants to look, and I can study which parts I need to prep and finish before gluing together. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GirlPiper Posted May 24, 2013 Share Posted May 24, 2013 I just start building the fireplace my only problem is where do I find the long pieces that make the fireplace stick up. And where do I find that piece and what if by mistake I use that piece for the foundation You may have to go back to your waste material like Holly said--one sheet at t time with the plans--and locate the pieces. If you DID use them for your foundation, use the blank spot in the waste wood to measure for another set of what you need, then find an edge of the waste and cut new ones. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ravenswing Posted May 24, 2013 Share Posted May 24, 2013 You should also get one of the moderators to add this question to your original thread about the Fairfield Foundation. You shouldn't be starting a new thread very time you have a question about the same house or project. Otherwise you're going to flood the board with threads and none of the answers you get will be centrally located in the same place. Go back to the FF foundation thread that they moved for you (theyve already moved 3 threads) and continue your questions there. So far this is the 4th thread created about the same project. Here is the link to the thread you should be using: http://www.greenleafdollhouses.com/forum/index.php?showtopic=33500 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted May 24, 2013 Share Posted May 24, 2013 One of the main reasons for keeping all your posts about a subject (like your Fairfield build) in ONE thread is that more people than any of us can shake a atick at read the forum for information and use the "Search" feature, and it's SO much nicer to have a feww pages of "Fairfield" topics to look through than dozens! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gavindegrawfan25 Posted May 24, 2013 Author Share Posted May 24, 2013 For the record I'am new to site I don't how to add another thread to existed thread. I don't even know who are moderators are Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fov Posted May 24, 2013 Share Posted May 24, 2013 I merged the threads. Please keep your Fairfield build questions in this thread, and if you need help figuring out where to post you can send me a private message (just hover your cursor over my username, and then click the "send message" button). As for the missing pieces - when I start building a kit the first thing I do is compare the sheets to the schematic and write the names of the pieces on the backs with a pencil. Then I don't pop the pieces out until I need them, but even if they get separated from the sheet too early I have a way to figure out what piece it's supposed to be. Did you find your chimney pieces? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted May 24, 2013 Share Posted May 24, 2013 If pieces pop out of their sheets I stick them back in along with a bit of masking tape to hold them in place until needed. I also put the plywood sheets into numerical order in the box, to make them easier to find. You can go over the number on the sheet with a soft pencil or a Sharpie pen. To add to the thread you've already begun click on it and go to the last post; below there is a "Reply to this topic: box where you can add another post. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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