DanH Posted September 9, 2021 Share Posted September 9, 2021 I was wondering if 1) anyone can identify this doll house? It may have been purchased at Harbor Freight close to 20 years ago. 2) are parts availble. I lost the hexagon roof of the tower in transit. I really hope I can purchase a replacement part. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanH Posted September 9, 2021 Author Share Posted September 9, 2021 I was wondering if 1) anyone can identify this doll house? It may have been purchased at Harbor Freight just over 20 years ago. 2) are parts available. I lost the hexagon roof of the tower in transit. I really hope I can purchase a replacement part. making a new one from scratch is probably more than I want to take on. Thanks Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted September 9, 2021 Share Posted September 9, 2021 1 hour ago, DanH said: ...making a new one from scratch is probably more than I want to take on... But it's doable. You can measure the angles in your photograph, measure the length of one of the tower top edges to get a base to fiddle with. and then add equally to each side of the six triangles to get the finished dimensions. Scrap car works well for this and can be used for patterns for cutting your final pieces from wood. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanH Posted September 10, 2021 Author Share Posted September 10, 2021 2 hours ago, havanaholly said: But it's doable. You can measure the angles in your photograph, measure the length of one of the tower top edges to get a base to fiddle with. and then add equally to each side of the six triangles to get the finished dimensions. Scrap car works well for this and can be used for patterns for cutting your final pieces from wood. BTW it is bigger than it looks: It is 45" tall (before I lost the roof of the tower), not including the weather vane (I still have the weather vane). if I was making it from scratch, the length of the roof to the point does not have to be exactly what it is in the picture. Anything close to it would suffice. Any idea where I could get the shingled wood material? My preference is to find the part, but I hate that this house lost its roof (the house has sentimental value to me), so if I have to make it for it to have a roof then it needs a roof. Thanks for replying. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
minime Posted September 10, 2021 Share Posted September 10, 2021 It looks like a Dura Craft Victorian Mansion 800. Here's a link to the instructions if that will help https://www.dollhouseworkshop.net/instructions/duracraft/VM800.pdf 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanH Posted September 10, 2021 Author Share Posted September 10, 2021 3 hours ago, minime said: It looks like a Dura Craft Victorian Mansion 800. Here's a link to the instructions if that will help https://www.dollhouseworkshop.net/instructions/duracraft/VM800.pdf thank you. I agree that looks like the dollhouse. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Muriel Posted September 10, 2021 Share Posted September 10, 2021 I doubt you'll find the replacement pieces, but definitely doable yourself. Also unlikely to find shingled wood. I'd make a 6 triangle template out of card to see how it'll fit on your house, making sure you have the right size, then cut the pieces out of thin wood, and then shingle the completed roof. Most hobby shops have a section with thin wood. Our builders supplies shop does too. You can usually cut the wood by patiently scoring it with a sharp craft/utility/Stanley knife - a metal ruler helps keep the cuts straight. If you don't get on with wood, thicker card like mounting board or foam core will do the job too, just potentially a bit more delicate. Shingles are available to purchase, you'll either need to find ones that match the shape you have on the rest of the house, or make a feature using a new shape just for the tower roof. If you do it yourself and need help or tips for specific bits, ask again 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
havanaholly Posted September 10, 2021 Share Posted September 10, 2021 You can order thin wood shingles directly from Greenleaf: Contact: GREENLEAF DOLLHOUSES 436 LAKE ROAD SCHENEVUS, NY 12155 UNITED STATES OF AMERICA Phone: (800) 253-7150 Fax: (607) 638-9076 email: customerservice@greenleafdollhouses.com or you can simulate a metal roof or, as Muriel suggests, use a different material for your shingles. I simulate asphalt shingles with coarse sandpaper: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DanH Posted September 10, 2021 Author Share Posted September 10, 2021 Thanks for the suggestions on rebuilding it. I hate I had it transported in a pickup without covering it and lost the roof. My deceased mom and step-dad built 3 dollhouses, but this is the finest and biggest. they also built the Queen Anne and did a wonderful job and my brother has that one. The 1st one they built can be partially seen in one of my pictures. It is no where near the quality of the other two; it probably looks like a first dollhouse. They had another kit that they never started. As indicated it has sentimental value, but I was moving it so some little girl could play and enjoy it (rather than just sitting) which gives me pleasure. It should have a roof. when the little girl has out grown it, it is suppose to come back to me. As long as I believe it, all is perfect. Thanks again for the great suggestions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MamaV Posted September 26, 2023 Share Posted September 26, 2023 On 9/9/2021 at 11:42 PM, DanH said: thank you. I agree that looks like the dollhouse. Truly thought you said "It looks like a dollhouse" and I can't help but agree XD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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