KatFord Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 (edited) My parents gave me this house 30 years ago. My dad helped me build the shell, but I have't a clue who the maker or is or the name of the house. I'm in the process of removing the siding and changing the entire feel fo this to an OLD French Chateau. So, two questions: Do you know this house? Any suggestions on removing that last little bit of siding? I've tired chisel, sanding, acetone... nothing seems to work. Thanks! Kim Edited February 9, 2021 by KatFord 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 I would try laying a cloth dampened with a white vinegar & water solution over it over night and use a steel putty knife & hammer to slice it off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1martinimomma Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 Heat loosens glue. Use a heat gun if you have one. An embossing gun also works. I keep one close by my work area, they come in handy all the time. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mid-life madness Posted February 9, 2021 Share Posted February 9, 2021 I believe it is the Hofco Federal Victorian.... http://dollhouseminiatureskits.com/federal_victorian_dollhouse_kit_hofco_house_174_front_opening.html https://www.ebay.com/itm/HOFCO-FEDERAL-VICTORIAN-FRONT-OPENING-DOLLHOUSE-KW-174-Unfinished-With-2-Annexes-/153201783063 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatFord Posted February 9, 2021 Author Share Posted February 9, 2021 3 hours ago, Mid-life madness said: I believe it is the Hofco Federal Victorian.... http://dollhouseminiatureskits.com/federal_victorian_dollhouse_kit_hofco_house_174_front_opening.html https://www.ebay.com/itm/HOFCO-FEDERAL-VICTORIAN-FRONT-OPENING-DOLLHOUSE-KW-174-Unfinished-With-2-Annexes-/153201783063 That's it! Thanks. I had no idea they had an addition. I'll have to search around and see if I can find one. Kim 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatFord Posted February 9, 2021 Author Share Posted February 9, 2021 6 hours ago, 1martinimomma said: Heat loosens glue. Use a heat gun if you have one. An embossing gun also works. I keep one close by my work area, they come in handy all the time. I've tried a heat gun. Didn't do anything but burn the wood. I must have glued the heck out of that wood, it's the only piece I haven't been able to remove. Thanks Kim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatFord Posted February 9, 2021 Author Share Posted February 9, 2021 (edited) 3 hours ago, Mid-life madness said: 6 hours ago, havanaholly said: I would try laying a cloth dampened with a white vinegar & water solution over it over night and use a steel putty knife & hammer to slice it off. I haven't tried this yet. I'll give it a go tonight and see what happens. Thanks! Kim Edited February 9, 2021 by KatFord Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
1martinimomma Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 If Holly's recommendation doesn't work if you have a orbital sander maybe, you can just sand it off using heavy duty sandpaper. Looks like the outside of the house needs a sanding anyway to smooth it out after removing the siding. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatFord Posted February 10, 2021 Author Share Posted February 10, 2021 36 minutes ago, 1martinimomma said: If Holly's recommendation doesn't work if you have a orbital sander maybe, you can just sand it off using heavy duty sandpaper. Looks like the outside of the house needs a sanding anyway to smooth it out after removing the siding. I'll see if my husband has one of those. I have a little mouse sander and it didn't touch it. I haven't sanded the doors yet. I'm putting stucco on the exterior. Kim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 You can't just stucco over the siding? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elsbeth Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 I'd have said RGT Federal Manor. https://www.inminiature.com/Front_Opening_Federal_Manor_14_Room_Dollhouse_kit_p/rgt-fo2211.htm Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatFord Posted February 10, 2021 Author Share Posted February 10, 2021 4 minutes ago, Elsbeth said: I'd have said RGT Federal Manor. https://www.inminiature.com/Front_Opening_Federal_Manor_14_Room_Dollhouse_kit_p/rgt-fo2211.htm That's pretty close but reading the description that one comes with the trim along the roof and both side pieces. Mine doesn't have either of those. Kim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatFord Posted February 10, 2021 Author Share Posted February 10, 2021 22 minutes ago, havanaholly said: You can't just stucco over the siding? I thought of that, but the panel is too thick where the green parts are. The other parts should be fine, but I got to get the thicker parts off. Kim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 If dampening and gently hammering the steel putty knife under the siding doesn't work, sanding with a power sander and coarse sandpaper,like Colleen suggested. It really depends on what kind of glue you used originally. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Khadi Posted February 10, 2021 Share Posted February 10, 2021 On 2/9/2021 at 5:14 PM, KatFord said: I've tried a heat gun. Didn't do anything but burn the wood. I must have glued the heck out of that wood, it's the only piece I haven't been able to remove. Thanks Kim I use an old hair dryer to remove glue. It takes a bit longer to soften the glue, but there's less risk of it doing damage. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatFord Posted February 11, 2021 Author Share Posted February 11, 2021 43 minutes ago, Khadi said: I use an old hair dryer to remove glue. It takes a bit longer to soften the glue, but there's less risk of it doing damage. Thanks. This glue is so old nothing seems to soften it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mid-life madness Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 Okay, I just asked my husband (he does cabinetry) He recommended using a hot steam iron on the back and then the front to see if it would even loosen. That way you can tell if it is a water based glue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sable Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 Take it outside and drizzle Xylene between the seams. Using a metal putty knife it will peel right off. Just wet with the Xylene and peel. I promise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatFord Posted February 11, 2021 Author Share Posted February 11, 2021 2 hours ago, Mid-life madness said: Okay, I just asked my husband (he does cabinetry) He recommended using a hot steam iron on the back and then the front to see if it would even loosen. That way you can tell if it is a water based glue. That’s something I haven’t thought of. I have a steam cleaner I can use! I’ll let you know if it works. Kim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatFord Posted February 11, 2021 Author Share Posted February 11, 2021 1 hour ago, Sable said: Take it outside and drizzle Xylene between the seams. Using a metal putty knife it will peel right off. Just wet with the Xylene and peel. I promise. I’m not familiar with Xylene... what is that? Thanks! Kim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 Xylene is a solvent and believe Sable when she says take the house outside to use it! You might also want to don gloves and a shop mask... I didn't even think of Xylene! (head slap) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sable Posted February 11, 2021 Share Posted February 11, 2021 10 hours ago, KatFord said: I’m not familiar with Xylene... what is that? Thanks! Kim Home Depot next to turpentine and solvents. Use outside and down wind. Wear rubber gloves. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatFord Posted February 11, 2021 Author Share Posted February 11, 2021 6 hours ago, Sable said: Home Depot next to turpentine and solvents. Use outside and down wind. Wear rubber gloves. Thank you! I’ll go out tomorrow and pick some up! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KatFord Posted February 15, 2021 Author Share Posted February 15, 2021 On 2/10/2021 at 9:31 PM, Sable said: Take it outside and drizzle Xylene between the seams. Using a metal putty knife it will peel right off. Just wet with the Xylene and peel. I promise. I'm picking this stuff up today. It's -20 with a windchill of -31 so I doubt I'll go outside, but we do have a 3 season room that is cold, but not windy. I'll try it out there. Thanks for the suggestion! Kim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted February 15, 2021 Share Posted February 15, 2021 Kim, Xylene is volatile AND toxic; you NEED to use it with outside ventilation! 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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