Amber Alexis's Daddy Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 I'll be starting a older un opened Dura craft SanFranciscan model SF555 soon. Ive never built a dollhouse before but i think its going to be a good fun project. i will undoubtably be looking for guidance before this is over..i look forward to speaking with many of you more knowlagable than me! B) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kabrina Posted November 10, 2010 Share Posted November 10, 2010 Good Luck! There are so many people here who know so much and are very willing to help you shouldn't have a problem. I love that house, although I've never built one and wouldn't have a place to put it LOL... I'd love to see your progress pictures. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sherry Posted November 11, 2010 Share Posted November 11, 2010 I made one about 12 years ago. In fact it was the first kit house I ever made. But I sure don't remember too much about it, and gave it to my dil, who never furnished it. Wish I had it back! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mesp2k Posted November 11, 2010 Share Posted November 11, 2010 Hey Don, Check out the GL gallery for members who have photos of the San Franciscan - search for FRANCISCAN Also various posts: Click Here Skip the first two they're yours... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Audra Posted November 12, 2010 Share Posted November 12, 2010 I loved building my San Fran. Still not done - but are they ever? I need to shingle the rest, but have been putting it off http://www.greenleafdollhouses.com/forum/i...&album=3833 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted November 15, 2010 Share Posted November 15, 2010 Jon, if you have the instruction booklet, what you need to know is there. All the longframe and other wood pieces have end-cut diagrams in full size, so you will know what you need, or can rout it, and all the lengths are how many pieces of milled tongue & groove siding are listed for you. One thing I wish I'd known to do that I'd do now is to smooth spackling compound over the interior "seams" where the tongue & groove joins were, to make perfectly flat, smooth surfaces for paint & wallpaper. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Amber Alexis's Daddy Posted November 24, 2010 Author Share Posted November 24, 2010 great tip holly, i was wondering what to do about that, i was gonna sand it, but ur way sounds much better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted November 25, 2010 Share Posted November 25, 2010 You'll still want to sand the walls smooth once the spackle's dry, and I'd give it two or three days to dry thoroughly. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janie Posted June 4, 2011 Share Posted June 4, 2011 I was given this kit partically started. I did not have the instructions but found them online. I am having a problem with the tower back walls, I am hoping if I get past that I can get moving. I realy like this house and want to get it finished for my granddaughter. Having fun miniing!! Janie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.