jrchob Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 I am the owner of a La Maisonette French Country Manor kit. I first saw this house completed by Robin Carey- gorgeous. The kit was made in France and discontinued in 1986. Really didn't need another kit, but I don't think these come up often, although I could be wrong. It will be fun working in 1:12 again. Will get Wentworth Court ready to donate. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dalesq Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 I saw this one and think it's beautiful! I'm looking forward to seeing what you do with it 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 Lucky you! That has wonderful bones! Has it told you what it wants to be yet? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
otterine Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 I was wondering if a GL member snagged that one! Congrats! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rackey Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 That is really good news, Janet. I hope the manor kit brings you much happiness. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WyckedWood Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 Not familiar with the kit at all but from the sketch in the photo it looks very cool, congrats! 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minigrandma10 Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 Congrats......great looking house. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selkie Posted April 17, 2014 Share Posted April 17, 2014 I eyed that one too. Glad someone in our family got it. Boy, we are all spending a lot of time perusing Ebay aren't we? Is it an excuse not to get to the constructing part? I think it is for me right now. No ambition but lots of looking ... 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GirlPiper Posted April 18, 2014 Share Posted April 18, 2014 Not familiar with the kit at all but from the sketch in the photo it looks very cool, congrats! What she said! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Treedydi Posted April 18, 2014 Share Posted April 18, 2014 I bought my Bayberry from the same seller. Did you see all the kit she had listed? And she said she was just down-sizing her collection? She had at least 65 kits on Ebay. I am wondering how many kits she decided keep? I had talked to her about picking up the Bayberry, but decided it would be cheaper to ship it. I kinda regret it now, I would have loved to see what amazing kits were left in her collection. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selkie Posted April 18, 2014 Share Posted April 18, 2014 I bought from her too. I wondered if she was a dealer of some sort in another life and is getting out of the business. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soapz Posted April 18, 2014 Share Posted April 18, 2014 Actually I believe she is (or was) here on the board as well. I remember some of the pictures of kits that look very much like those from a member named 'newt' - not sure if I am supposed to write that here - if not, please remove the comment. http://www.greenleafdollhouses.com/forum/index.php?app=gallery&album=1008&sort_key=&sort_order= Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Selkie Posted April 18, 2014 Share Posted April 18, 2014 Actually I believe she is (or was) here on the board as well. I remember some of the pictures of kits that look very much like those from a member named 'newt' - not sure if I am supposed to write that here - if not, please remove the comment. I believe Newt's album and blog was a collection of researched information and pictures, not necessarily all things she owned personally, if I remember correctly. I could be wrong though. Holly or Deb would probably know more about that than I do. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jrchob Posted April 20, 2014 Author Share Posted April 20, 2014 The kit arrived yesterday! That was fast as I bought it on Thursday. Interesting. Haven't looked at all pieces but the wood for the outside walls is great. Little bit of a problem understanding the directions (18 page booklet) but at least it's in English! This is a front opening house that may become an open back. Thinking about a cream colored stucco. Need to get going on Morningside. I'm sure when I do a dry fit, everything will change. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted April 22, 2014 Share Posted April 22, 2014 Didn't our Newt pass away? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LPCullen Posted April 29, 2014 Share Posted April 29, 2014 I am the owner of a La Maisonette French Country Manor kit. I first saw this house completed by Robin Carey- gorgeous. The kit was made in France and discontinued in 1986. Really didn't need another kit, but I don't think these come up often, although I could be wrong. It will be fun working in 1:12 again. Will get Wentworth Court ready to donate. Egads! When in the world would one of us not "need" another kit? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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