rojam18801 Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 well new guy ron here and i told ya i was starting a new stick built house. finally got started. here is the first picture. so far the sill plate is in, the floor joist's are set and a truck load of boards setting on top fresh from my tablesaw ron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mesp2k Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 Glad you got your workshop up & run'n Ron ! Looks like the mini lumber truck made a delivery...LOL (alias table saw) ...off to a great start !! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jo Med Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 Looks like a great start Ron. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Anwyn Posted January 18, 2011 Share Posted January 18, 2011 Looks great Ron! Can't wait to see more progress pictures! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Minis Over The Hill Posted January 19, 2011 Share Posted January 19, 2011 Looks pretty amazing. Giving classes? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Roxxie Posted January 19, 2011 Share Posted January 19, 2011 I always admire someone with the skill to build from scratch like this! Happy Building and welcome to the forum, by the way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JaniceG Posted January 19, 2011 Share Posted January 19, 2011 Wow! Can't wait to see more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdlnpeabody Posted January 19, 2011 Share Posted January 19, 2011 I would say "another convert!" but you're the earliest dollhouse framer I've ever heard of. All the same, welcome to the GL framers club. Is this a replica, or your own design? Can't wait to see more pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bea Killion Posted January 19, 2011 Share Posted January 19, 2011 All I can say is Wish I had talent like that. It's amazing!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LLyn M. Posted January 19, 2011 Share Posted January 19, 2011 Looks very professional....how do you know how to do this kind of build?? Do you have plans?? Keep those pictures coming!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nonnie Posted January 19, 2011 Share Posted January 19, 2011 I'm so impressed with your work, Ron. I'm frequently asked to build dollhouse replicas of peoples houses which would require stick building. All I can say is, You couldn't pay me enough money to do that! I'm really looking forward to following your progress! Nonnie Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rojam18801 Posted January 20, 2011 Author Share Posted January 20, 2011 little more done now. got the sub floor all on in this picture. the hard wood floors will go on top of sub floor. i started on the stone foundation, post pictures when that is done. also started cutting the studs and plates for the first floor. i was going to build it original victorian but i was looking at what i have so far and think i will modernize to this time period. like you say on here it was talking to me all ready. it wants to have a deck with sliding doors and small addition for a bigger bathroom. post more pictures soon...ron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
faceuser99 Posted January 20, 2011 Share Posted January 20, 2011 very nice ron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rojam18801 Posted January 20, 2011 Author Share Posted January 20, 2011 jeremy...i just find a house that i like and start to build it. there are no plans and i only got to see the front of this house. i design the rest in my head. layout the rooms, doors ,windows, just all of it where i want it. i even change it as i go along. it's the same thing i did when i used to build full size homes for people. it makes for a better house and my customers were always happy. and it makes me proud to say, yep i built that one...ron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rojam18801 Posted January 20, 2011 Author Share Posted January 20, 2011 foundation is now finished and still cutting plates and studs for framing the first floor. my guess is about 300 studs for just the first floor and maybe 1200 scale ft of plates. plates are the 2x4 that run along the top and bottom of walls. got to take a break as my fingers are sore from sanding all the blocks for the foundation. they were hard to hang onto...ron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris P. Posted January 20, 2011 Share Posted January 20, 2011 Really amazing! I wish I had half your talent! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rojam18801 Posted January 20, 2011 Author Share Posted January 20, 2011 chris... i wish i had your fingers, mine are really sore...ron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
honeybunny Posted January 20, 2011 Share Posted January 20, 2011 That is totally awesome! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rojam18801 Posted January 24, 2011 Author Share Posted January 24, 2011 i have the first floor framed up and ready to start the second floor. i even added the addition i was thinking about. it just needed a larger bathroom. never had to put a addition on a house that was'nt even built yet !!! thanks for all the nice comments...ron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Suzy Posted January 24, 2011 Share Posted January 24, 2011 It is looking incredible Ron, what will you use for the interior walls? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pdlnpeabody Posted January 25, 2011 Share Posted January 25, 2011 Moving quickly there Ron! I'll have to retire to catch up with your speed. Does the house split into sections? How will you see the individual rooms? If I may make a suggestion- it would be great if you started a gallery to show your progress. Eventually you will run out of file space to post pics within the thread. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rojam18801 Posted January 25, 2011 Author Share Posted January 25, 2011 suzy,,, the inside walls will be built with lath and plaster...ron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rojam18801 Posted January 25, 2011 Author Share Posted January 25, 2011 (edited) hey jeremy...how you doin... the first and second floor and the roof will be pinned together with wooden dowels. there are walls that lift or slide out, they are tack glue'ed in right now while i frame everything. that way it stay's straight and level until the glue set's. i tend to work faster then the glue set's. later on you will see the walls that have to come out. i love inside of the attic when it's done, you can see the back side of the ceiling lath and plaster show's there, i leave board;s in the attic so the little people can walk around and store weird stuff up there....ron Edited January 25, 2011 by rojam18801 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rojam18801 Posted January 25, 2011 Author Share Posted January 25, 2011 jeremy...i took your advice and put this build into a gallery. hope everyone enjoy's this. i know i am...ron Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparklepuppies Posted January 26, 2011 Share Posted January 26, 2011 jeremy...i took your advice and put this build into a gallery. hope everyone enjoy's this. i know i am...ron Hi Ron! Could you check your Gallery and make sure you have it set to public please? I can't see it! The house is looking amazing, can't wait to see it progress! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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