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Elsbeth

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This looks really charming and folksy and scratch built at first glance, but then I could see the tabs and slots...what kit is hiding underneath all the faux-tramp art details/folksy trim? Is it an Orchid? I rather like the monotone windows-shutters-walls idea.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/HANDCRAFTED-COTTAGE-STYLE-DOLL-HOUSE/152188815260?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D37577%26meid%3D030b77c908974191b7e1160e8d7bbf5d%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D322208694280

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Here she is - the new $60 baby: I haven't been working in 1:12 in a long time, but this will be fun break in between 1:48 projects. It seems so HUGE

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Meanwhile, I had spotted a Duracraft Linfield on ebay, unopened sealed box.  When I read closer it was located only 20 minutes from me.  I asked the seller if I could just pick it up instead of

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I'm a little skeptical of these cheap kits from China but I have to admit that this one is pretty cute and original:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Wooden-Dollhouse-Miniature-DIY-Dolls-House-Kit-With-Furniture-Music-Santorini/262161849412?_trksid=p2047675.c100011.m1850&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D37470%26meid%3Dd8a895bda9c74971a4af62c9b209ebc1%26pid%3D100011%26rk%3D2%26rkt%3D10%26sd%3D201628910528

Has anyone ever put together one of these $50-$80 DIY house/shop + furniture type kits from China? I'm curious... Here is another one that is pretty darn charming:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/New-Kits-DIY-Wooden-Dollhouse-miniature-Doll-House-Music-Paris-Coffee-shop/262141798180?_trksid=p2047675.c100010.m2109&_trkparms=aid%3D555012%26algo%3DPW.MBE%26ao%3D2%26asc%3D37470%26meid%3D5c0572a4b89e442ea8399d9c2bcf5034%26pid%3D100010%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D24%26sd%3D262161849412

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Elsbeth

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OKay - I LOVE that shop kit you are looking at - it is adorable!!!!

I asked a similar question about these cheap kits and got some good replies. The best was a reminder that most of them are half-scale - something I totally overlooked in the description! But I like half-scale and smaller, so that is fine by me. 

Reviews were split - someone said their kit was nicely done and went together well - especially for that price. Another person said their kit (travel trailer) was cheap and splintery and they didn't like it.

I think for the price, it might be fine to get one and figure it out.

I am considering this room kit:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Miniature-House-living-room-DIY-KIT-Handmade-Wooden-DollHouse-/291834010905?hash=item43f2a99d19:g:t5oAAOSwARZXnsK9

And for some reason, this one:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/DIY-Wooden-Doll-House-Miniature-w-Light-Warm-Memories-Room-Display-New-in-Box-/121366243534?hash=item1c41fde8ce:g:hy8AAOSws65ToQsR

I like this house, too:

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Kit-Wood-Dollhouse-Miniature-DIY-House-w-Music-Large-villa-Idea-Gift-Love-Castle-/251791097555?hash=item3a9feb3ed3:g:d2sAAOSwm8VUtKp-

- and if I get it, I will thoroughly review it with photos of before and after!! Someone needs to do that (or send me a link where someone already did that!).

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12 hours ago, Elsbeth said:

This looks really charming and folksy and scratch built at first glance, but then I could see the tabs and slots...what kit is hiding underneath all the faux-tramp art details/folksy trim? Is it an Orchid? I rather like the monotone windows-shutters-walls idea.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/HANDCRAFTED-COTTAGE-STYLE-DOLL-HOUSE/152188815260?_trksid=p2047675.c100005.m1851&_trkparms=aid%3D222007%26algo%3DSIC.MBE%26ao%3D1%26asc%3D37577%26meid%3D030b77c908974191b7e1160e8d7bbf5d%26pid%3D100005%26rk%3D1%26rkt%3D6%26sd%3D322208694280

I think that's an old Arrow Cape Cod kit.

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7 hours ago, Elsbeth said:

I'm intrigued by paper houses.

Anyone know anything about these 1:12 houses from Russia?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorian-DOLL-HOUSE-1-DIY-Dollhouse-Miniature-Scale-1-12-Model-Kit-/302019520024?hash=item4651c42618:g:mHIAAOSwBahVOii6

...don't know nuttn' 'bout them Jenn, but they do have very rich coloring, a nice vintage look, detailing - just beautiful...

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On August 2, 2016 at 7:37:09 PM, minilover62 said:

looks like it is going to be taken

This is a rare dollhouse, beautiful window frames, already looks like perfect for a high end restaurant or store, needs a lot work but it is FREE!!!!!

That's a beauty. Rehabs are not my thing, but if I lived in Chicago I might have to go look at this house.

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12 hours ago, Elsbeth said:

I'm intrigued by paper houses.

Anyone know anything about these 1:12 houses from Russia?

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Victorian-DOLL-HOUSE-1-DIY-Dollhouse-Miniature-Scale-1-12-Model-Kit-/302019520024?hash=item4651c42618:g:mHIAAOSwBahVOii6

From what I've seen, there's "four" sections that can stand alone or be connected each other to form a huge house. They're decorated inside and out. I would love to get one, but I'd like to get the whole thing and all four pieces sold together are a little pricy.

And you're welcome for the ID of the Arrow house! But remember, I've only seen these houses a million times. So there's nothing special about remembering any of them.

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6 minutes ago, rodentraiser said:

From what I've seen, there's "four" sections that can stand alone or be connected each other to form a huge house. They're decorated inside and out. I would love to get one, but I'd like to get the whole thing and all four pieces sold together are a little pricy.

And you're welcome for the ID of the Arrow house! But remember, I've only seen these houses a million times. So there's nothing special about remembering any of them.

I too want the whole thing. With a little research, I see some are listed as 1:14. Interesting. I wish they did a 1:48 version for less...I like 1:48 these days and cardstock is sturdier in the smaller houses. I found them on a "Best of Russia" e-commerce site for $36 apiece. I should take a closer look. I prefer ebay for things like that, though. I just really want to see "real pics" from a dollhouse person, but no dice yet.

I have seen the houses a million times, too - but I never remember them like you do. I like how that Arrow was decorated. Very charming.

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13 hours ago, fov said:

Oy, $1700? For one thing, the windows are in upside-down... http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Victorian-Wooden-Dollhouse-/232037818823?hash=item36068821c7:g:6fEAAOSwqfNXo22B

Gosh! I felt bad thinking of selling mine for $200!  It's jaw dropping what some dollhouses sell for. More amazing how well done they are. 

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15 hours ago, fov said:

Oy, $1700? For one thing, the windows are in upside-down... http://www.ebay.com/itm/Vintage-Victorian-Wooden-Dollhouse-/232037818823?hash=item36068821c7:g:6fEAAOSwqfNXo22B

Well, here you have the same house (needs updates) for $75  https://chicago.craigslist.org/wcl/art/5713305033.html

And another one (also needs updates) for $150 https://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/art/5712989753.html

You can update this 2 and still have lots of $ left over with the $1,700

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2 hours ago, thresadep said:

Gosh! I felt bad thinking of selling mine for $200!  It's jaw dropping what some dollhouses sell for. More amazing how well done they are. 

Just because a house is listed for a high price doesn't mean it will sell at that price. 

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1 hour ago, minilover62 said:

Well, here you have the same house (needs updates) for $75  https://chicago.craigslist.org/wcl/art/5713305033.html

And another one (also needs updates) for $150 https://chicago.craigslist.org/chc/art/5712989753.html

You can update this 2 and still have lots of $ left over with the $1,700

it looks a lot  better with the windows right side up.  For $1700 you'd think they'd finish the inside.

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1 hour ago, KathieB said:

Just because a house is listed for a high price doesn't mean it will sell at that price. 

Exactly!  This seller is new to eBay and has no idea about pricing. When am interested in buying something on eBay, I also look at the seller, their history, their ratings, especially if it's a high price item.  Gotta do your due diligence.

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This has a nice look: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Huge-9-Room-CUSTOM-BUILT-Doll-House-/262567058030?hash=item3d22375a6e:g:Wp4AAOSwZVlXppLT

I've been putting off finishing the tower roofs on my Victorianna because I don't really like the look of them. In this house I like what's been done with both of the bay windows -- the tower roof is the shape of a Hershey's Kiss and the other side has had a dormer added to it. I wonder if I could copy these for the two sides of my Victorianna.

What could I use to make a tower roof that shape? Is that something that could be made on a lathe? (My dad has a lathe...)

To add a dormer like that I'd need to cut off the top part of the tower walls and I don't know if I trust myself to do that at this point (here's the current state of it, but the roof's not glued on yet). My husband could probably do it for me with a power tool. I haven't done the hardwood floors there yet so any scars from the blade would get covered up...

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43 minutes ago, fov said:

This has a nice look: http://www.ebay.com/itm/Huge-9-Room-CUSTOM-BUILT-Doll-House-/262567058030?hash=item3d22375a6e:g:Wp4AAOSwZVlXppLT

I've been putting off finishing the tower roofs on my Victorianna because I don't really like the look of them. In this house I like what's been done with both of the bay windows -- the tower roof is the shape of a Hershey's Kiss and the other side has had a dormer added to it. I wonder if I could copy these for the two sides of my Victorianna.

What could I use to make a tower roof that shape? Is that something that could be made on a lathe? (My dad has a lathe...)

To add a dormer like that I'd need to cut off the top part of the tower walls and I don't know if I trust myself to do that at this point (here's the current state of it, but the roof's not glued on yet). My husband could probably do it for me with a power tool. I haven't done the hardwood floors there yet so any scars from the blade would get covered up...

When I was building the McKinley I cut the tower roof pieces so that they came to a point at the top, and I used a funnel as a form to hold the pieces in place while the glue set. Worked like a charm :) 

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Emily, what about cutting your onion dome roof supports from mat board and glue several thicknesses together for each strut, and cover them with poster board sections as a base for your shingles?

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