G'day from Australia!

[aussieguy84]

On 11/14/2016, 7:16:48, Emerald said:

Welcome Scott.  I am looking forward to seeing how your projects progress.  

Thanks Linda! Looking forward to share and seeing what everyone else is up to! : - )

[aussieguy84]

On 11/13/2016, 5:28:08, Samusa said:

Hi Again,

Sorry for the late reply I had a quick work trip to Germany this week so have been out of the forum loop for a week or so.

So yeah... sourcing in Brisvegas is a little difficult but I do use Bunnings for paint (I use regular semi gloss house paint and microban primer..) Also rustoleum has some good metallic spray paints. Also the hardware section can be useful if you have a good eye and go for the smallest of everything. The craft aisle at Bunnings is fairly limited so I tend to hit Spotlight a bit. You have to find a big one like the one in the homemaker centre at Logan though if you want to find anything useful. You also have to be creative and use things not for their original use. Scrapbook paper is good for wallpaper.. Jewelry findings are small enough to be useful for several different applications like drawer knobs, picture frames etc. or just decoration. Also I've found this VAME  supplier list useful for Australian miniature websites. If you want to visit a miniature store.. The only one I've been to is Christmas Everyday in Southport at the Gold Coast. They are hit and miss on stock though. These are some sites I have bought from and can recommend:

http://www.hobbytools.com.au/  good for specialist tools

http://powergrunthobbies.com.au/shop/index.php?main_page=index&cPath=10  also good for tools & dollhouse building supplies & furniture. Not sure if they do a lot of 1:24 though.

http://www.ryansrealm.com.au/Online_Store.html#!/Miniature-Hardware/c/5491211/offset=0&sort=nameAsc  Janine is very helpful, has reasonable prices & orders over $100 ship for free.... always a bonus.

https://www.hobbyone.com.au/catalogsearch/result/index/?cat=61&q=bass+wood   Hobby one has a store at MacGregor and are good for model wood supplies like bass wood sheets & scale dowel etc.

http://www.manchesterwoodworks.com/index.php?route=product/search&search=1%3A24  This is an American site, but he has a good selection of 1:24 building supplies. The downside is the dollar & shipping costs, but you can email the owner Mark a list of what you would like to buy and he can quote you shipping before you commit. He also has an Ebay shop but the shipping is pre-calculated and not as cheap as if you go through his website directly.

https://www.petitepropertiesltd.com/furniture-c49.html   I haven't shopped here, but they are specialists in the smaller scales.. I think they will be a good source for you. 

I also shop the Chinese sites on Ebay as they offer free shipping. I have had good success on the quality of most of the things I have bought from them. They are very good at refunding, if your item arrives broken or in an incorrect colour etc.

Good Luck! Keep us up to date on your progress. I love the Fairfield and if 1:24 didn't daunt me, I'd be building if for sure!

Thanks so much Samantha! Great links and info! I just got home and my kit has just arrived today! Planning on doing a build just with tape first this weekend and then working out what things I need to buy : - ) 

[shannonc60]

Hi Scott. Welcome to the forum. I am in Oz too, but down south in the colder part. There are a few of us around. The Fairfield is a great little house but I am with you on the Beacon Hill - it was the first one I fell in love with and after many years, the one I still want!

I also have my own line of 1:24 scale furniture and accessories kits that I design and cut myself if you are interested. Here is a link to my store:

https://www.etsy.com/au/shop/RedCottageMiniatures

Also, Fairy Meadow Miniatures have an online store and have just recently got in a great selection of wallpapers and lights amongst other things for 1:24 scale. They are really great and Lorraine (owner) is even a member on the forum.

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16 minutes ago, shannonc60 said:

Hi Scott. Welcome to the forum. I am in Oz too, but down south in the colder part. There are a few of us around. The Fairfield is a great little house but I am with you on the Beacon Hill - it was the first one I fell in love with and after many years, the one I still want!

I also have my own line of 1:24 scale furniture and accessories kits that I design and cut myself if you are interested. Here is a link to my store:

https://www.etsy.com/au/shop/RedCottageMiniatures

Also, Fairy Meadow Miniatures have an online store and have just recently got in a great selection of wallpapers and lights amongst other things for 1:24 scale. They are really great and Lorraine (owner) is even a member on the forum.

Wow, Shannon, your shop is gorgeous! If I ever do a half scale, I know where to shop. 

[shannonc60]

Thanks Samantha! Slowly building up stock and many many ideas!

[havanaholly]

Shannon, I wish you had been in business when I was furnishing my Fairfields!

[shannonc60]

Sorry Holly! I probably was stewing over ideas then and didn't have the necessary ways and means!

[havanaholly]

1 hour ago, shannonc60 said:

Sorry Holly! I probably was stewing over ideas then and didn't have the necessary ways and means!

Ah, but then I wouldn't have had the challenge (and, I admit it, FUN!) of making it myself; but the kit are a lot of fun to make up.

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One more ebay shop for you. They have a 1:24 section and ship to Australia.

http://stores.ebay.com.au/Victorian-Dollhouse-Wood-Works

[aussieguy84]

On 11/19/2016, 7:11:49, shannonc60 said:

Hi Scott. Welcome to the forum. I am in Oz too, but down south in the colder part. There are a few of us around. The Fairfield is a great little house but I am with you on the Beacon Hill - it was the first one I fell in love with and after many years, the one I still want!

I also have my own line of 1:24 scale furniture and accessories kits that I design and cut myself if you are interested. Here is a link to my store:

https://www.etsy.com/au/shop/RedCottageMiniatures

Also, Fairy Meadow Miniatures have an online store and have just recently got in a great selection of wallpapers and lights amongst other things for 1:24 scale. They are really great and Lorraine (owner) is even a member on the forum.

Hi Shannon - what lovely kits you have : - ) I'm definitely interested in the charming cottage range stove, the cottage arm chair and the plant stands. Currently toying with my layout/room configuration and then i'll put in an order!

Any hints as to what you are working on releasing next? ;-p

[aussieguy84]

On 11/20/2016, 9:47:55, Samusa said:

One more ebay shop for you. They have a 1:24 section and ship to Australia.

http://stores.ebay.com.au/Victorian-Dollhouse-Wood-Works

Thanks Samantha! They have some lovely exterior trims. I sent my extensive list to Manchester Wood Works on the weekend and am awaiting an invoice with shipping : - ) thanks again for the links! They have been a real life saver!

[shannonc60]

Scott, Manchester Woodworks are great aren't they?

I am always working on new stuff. Actually, over the next four months, I am working on some old stuff - a few furniture kits that are 90% complete. And trying to get my printer working. As far as structures go, I am working on a gypsy wagon, an English cottage and a little American Victorian cottage. 

My blog link is in my signature thingo. And I have Facebook and Instagram which I try to keep updated - redcottageminiatures for both.