dotj Posted August 1, 2010 Share Posted August 1, 2010 Anyone who likes the Lydia Pickett Line--Attention!! www.insomesmallway.co.uk has a deal on the dining room table and 4 chairs --they are completely built and finished for 24 lbs or about $38 + shipping, the 5 unfinished kits costs $82 + SHIPping from betterleys site. Of course, they only have one Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pin1056 Posted August 2, 2010 Share Posted August 2, 2010 oooooooo thats nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dotj Posted August 2, 2010 Share Posted August 2, 2010 It is nice..so, Linda, are you going to get it for your new, exciting build? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pin1056 Posted August 2, 2010 Share Posted August 2, 2010 o i wish i could...its quite a bargain but beyond my budget at the moment...i have 24 windows to buy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatColorado Posted August 2, 2010 Author Share Posted August 2, 2010 They have a nice kitchen set. 42.50 BP, that's about $66 in dollars. It's not Betterley, but it is Betterley inspired so it's in the same style. I'm thinking about the kitchen in the Vic... I'm thinking about changing the colors and going modern with it rather than retro. After the MM fiasco, I can't afford to buy anything but that doesn't stop me from making my own! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted August 4, 2010 Share Posted August 4, 2010 I have run into a problem with all the Concord/ Town Square 1:24 furniture I put into the Fairfields. Miss Florence looks fine & dandy in the nursery with the crib & dresser I made from kits, and Mrs Humphries is perfectly fine in the kitchen with every stick of furniture I made; but when I finished dressing George, the valet, I set him in the diningroom to await the order to start setting the tabel, and he's HUGE! I drew my 1:24 people outline templates onto 1/4" grid paper, and George is just 3" tall, Miss Florence and Mrs Humphries are 5.5" or a hair taller. I'm not ready to stop everything and make all new dinigroom and parlor furniture! I guess I'll hurry up & furnish the family's porch and let George work out there for a while! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pin1056 Posted August 4, 2010 Share Posted August 4, 2010 yeah i've noticed the sometimes huge difference in the sizes of 1/24th ...how annoying!!! i suppose you see a brand you like and stick with it through the whole house...arrrrgggghhhh half scale!!! i'm still unsure if i like it enough to do another house Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ItzKathyP Posted August 4, 2010 Share Posted August 4, 2010 I do like it enough to stick with it but am seriously annoyed with those scale problems. I had posted a topic quite a long time ago titled something like "Proper 1/2 Scale is Driving Me Crazy." There were lots of comments about this problem. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatColorado Posted August 4, 2010 Author Share Posted August 4, 2010 Sizes vary in 1/12th too. Sizes vary in real life as well... antique furniture is a good example. But from what I see, you all should just send all your miniatures to me and I will make sure that nasty 1/24th scale furniture never bothers you again. I'm willing to make that sacrifice for your happiness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ItzKathyP Posted August 4, 2010 Share Posted August 4, 2010 But from what I see, you all should just send all your miniatures to me and I will make sure that nasty 1/24th scale furniture never bothers you again. I'm willing to make that sacrifice for your happiness. What a gal! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted August 4, 2010 Share Posted August 4, 2010 Sizes vary in 1/12th too. Sizes vary in real life as well... antique furniture is a good example. But from what I see, you all should just send all your miniatures to me and I will make sure that nasty 1/24th scale furniture never bothers you again. I'm willing to make that sacrifice for your happiness.Gee, Kathryn, you are all heart! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatColorado Posted August 4, 2010 Author Share Posted August 4, 2010 I live to serve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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pin1056 Posted August 4, 2010 Share Posted August 4, 2010 But from what I see, you all should just send all your miniatures to me and I will make sure that nasty 1/24th scale furniture never bothers you again. I'm willing to make that sacrifice for your happiness. I'm sooooo onto you!!!! your making an orphanage from morningside mansion!!!!!...scouting for inhabitants on here... i'm not biting!!! my poor furniture needs my care mismatched or not :angry: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MerriMagic Posted August 5, 2010 Share Posted August 5, 2010 I am thinking of buying one of the tinier homes, and had just posted such a question regarding the 1/2 scale homes..then immediately found a site who offered 1/2 scale items..but yup, they're VERY expensive. I think if I do choose an eenie weenie build, I'll make most of the furnishings myself. It'll be a challange, but half the fun of doing anything, is the journey itself. Merri Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jandjhartley Posted August 5, 2010 Share Posted August 5, 2010 All I can say ladies is that after making a 1:48 and several 1:144 scale builds the options for 1:24 are infinite! I ended up making all of the 1:48 myself. Fortunately it was made to be a Goldielocks and 3 bears build, so I made tables and chairs out of things like off cups of dowels with flower petals glued and stiffined for the backs. It's really quite amazing what you are able to build. Part of the trick I've found working in smaller scales is to use good quality wood. Balsa just won't cut it because you can't get a fine enough finish. Hardwood works much better becauses you can get good square corners. The one place balsa works in smaller scales is for soft furnishings like sofas and chairs that will be covered. It's easy to cut in rounded shapes. Also, for those who are interested in trying 1/2 scale, but aren't sure about the price, I've just discovered those wonderful little houses from Michaels Craft stores. They're about the right scale and with paperclay stone work you can totally transform them!!! I'm making a fairy home for my daughter's friend and my daughter is making one herself. At $8 on sale you can't lose! Pictures will be posted soon! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted August 5, 2010 Share Posted August 5, 2010 The thread concerning the Michael's puzzle houses is here: http://www.greenleafdollhouses.com/forum/i...showtopic=26131 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna Posted August 5, 2010 Share Posted August 5, 2010 Thanks to someone with a golden heart >whispering a huuuuuuuge thank you< I actually have a laser cut 1/2 scale house HERE just next to me to pet and talk to and hug and.... Oh joy! HUGS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pin1056 Posted August 5, 2010 Share Posted August 5, 2010 Anna fabulous!!! :angry: pics yet? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CatColorado Posted August 5, 2010 Author Share Posted August 5, 2010 Anna, which house? That's so cool that you got one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna Posted August 6, 2010 Share Posted August 6, 2010 Anna, which house? That's so cool that you got one. Ooops, it is the Buttercup Hugs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ItzKathyP Posted August 6, 2010 Share Posted August 6, 2010 OK, call me crazy, but that sweet Buttercup just reminded me of a Norwegian Stavkirke in Door County, Wisconsin. What do you think? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anna Posted August 7, 2010 Share Posted August 7, 2010 It does have that "Scandinavian building" feel to it, doesn't it? Living in this (well it did look like that when we bought it and it will get its porch back sometime not too long in the future) Hugs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted August 7, 2010 Share Posted August 7, 2010 You are going to have so much fun with that kit! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ItzKathyP Posted August 7, 2010 Share Posted August 7, 2010 Your home is beautiful, Anna, and the setting is so lovely too. I'm looking forward to watching progress of your Buttercup! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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