KathieB Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 Jeff, this is one seriously beautiful dollhouse. Thank you for sharing the eye candy. The laser cutter is something to behold! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Starfire Posted August 20, 2012 Share Posted August 20, 2012 Looking good! How complicated is using a laser cutter and are the expensive fore individual use? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Church Posted January 27, 2013 Author Share Posted January 27, 2013 Starting to see the light at the end of the tunnel. The lights and shingles are all that are left. LoL such little things http://www.flickr.com/photos/24370911@N08/sets/72157632616071069/show/ The hard part was getting the back flat. Took days with a sander, bondo, and long straight edge. Not perfect but its close. Wish I had a 60" wide belt sander. Would have made it so much easier. Jeff 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sparklepuppies Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 Wow, I love this house. All your little details are amazing. She is going to love this for a very long time!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Patsea Posted January 27, 2013 Share Posted January 27, 2013 Wow! This house is just beautiful! Love the doors and wallpaper that you have chosen. You've done a terrific job on this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
M and D Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 Well done! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GirlPiper Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 Gorgeous work and worth the wait for your niece--a lucky little girl! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jo Med Posted March 21, 2013 Share Posted March 21, 2013 I remember your first post Jeff. What a magnificent job you have made of this build. Your niece is a lucky girl - oh and she has great taste when it comes to the wallpaper. I do envy you all the super tools but most of all having the skills to use them. A house finished to the standard that this one is, is a joy to behold. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris P. Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 The house is fabulous! Thank you for the photos of your progress. Your niece is one lucky girl! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HyacinthB Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 WOW! Far beyond what I could do. Very nice. Very lovely. Such talent you have. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted March 22, 2013 Share Posted March 22, 2013 Sue, it makes aa difference how long some of us have been at this; also what prior skills we bring to minis. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cossy Posted April 14, 2013 Share Posted April 14, 2013 Absolutely beautiful.. what a lucky little girl and a great Uncle she has.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
morgansmith Posted April 14, 2013 Share Posted April 14, 2013 I'm curious, do this little girls parents realize this is far more than a toy? It's a family heirloom to be treasured for generations. So beautiful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Church Posted May 27, 2013 Author Share Posted May 27, 2013 (edited) One step closer. I finally got the die the way I wanted to make the shingles. Here is the first fitting just to see how they are going to look. The blue painters tape is just to hold it in place to get an idea. The shingles will be glued in place. http://www.flickr.com/photos/24370911@N08/sets/72157633724182453/ The shingles are 28ga copper and are pressed in sets of 5 wide. The pressings are 3.5" wide and 1.25" tall. Should take about 210 pressings for the entire roof. Jeff Edited May 27, 2013 by Jeff Church 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 Oh, Jeff, your Cambridge is so totally awesone! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GirlPiper Posted May 27, 2013 Share Posted May 27, 2013 That is one authentic roof. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Church Posted June 2, 2013 Author Share Posted June 2, 2013 Another round of putting shingles on. I am starting to think it would have been easier to roof a real house. 100_8412 by churchjw, on Flickr 100_8414 by churchjw, on Flickr 100_8415 by churchjw, on Flickr Here it is 2/5ths done. 100 + shingles to go. 100_8417 by churchjw, on Flickr 100_8413 by churchjw, on Flickr Here is the workshop in process. Including a stack of shingles ready to go on. 100_8416 by churchjw, on Flickr Here is the die to make them. 100_8418 by churchjw, on Flickr Here it is loaded with a piece of copper. 100_8419 by churchjw, on Flickr After a trip through the press. 100_8420 by churchjw, on Flickr And out pops a tab of shingles ready to be trimmed and glued in place. Now just repeat 200 times. Jeff 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted June 2, 2013 Share Posted June 2, 2013 I can't imagine shingling a real mansard roof with those shingles! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalesq Posted June 2, 2013 Share Posted June 2, 2013 Fabulous Jeff! I love the pattern and the metal roof!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chris P. Posted June 8, 2013 Share Posted June 8, 2013 Just wow! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selkie Posted June 8, 2013 Share Posted June 8, 2013 What type of glue are you using to attach the copper to the wood? Are you going to do any aging techniques on the copper or will you be sealing it so it will stay bright copper colored? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Church Posted June 9, 2013 Author Share Posted June 9, 2013 I am using e6000 glue to attach the shingles. Its a lot like silicone caulk very sticky and a little flexible when it drys. I did some test and the wood ripped before the copper/wood bond broke. I think I will let it age naturally. Should get a nice penny brown out of it. The singles are all on now. I need to add corner trim and a little trim at the top and the roof will be done. After that its on to the lighting and lighting controls. http://www.flickr.com/photos/24370911@N08/sets/72157634015781418/ Jeff Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted June 9, 2013 Share Posted June 9, 2013 A lovely verdigris patina would look pretty with the pink of the house; I think a salt and white vinegar solution would start the process. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jeff Church Posted July 28, 2013 Author Share Posted July 28, 2013 Yea the roof is done. I decided to not put a patina on it just leave it copper. If my niece wants to she can always add it later. http://www.flickr.com/photos/24370911@N08/sets/72157634823881550/ Last thing is to add the lights. Need to find the ones I want make a control board and a housing for the board to hide it. Anyone know a good source for Victorian lighting that is not $250.00 a room. Jeff 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted July 28, 2013 Share Posted July 28, 2013 :worthy: :jawdrop: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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