This father just saved our lives, it's hard enough being a dad and having to build your daughter a dollhouse but no real instructions, props to you sir.
You did a great job. One word of advice from an old Dollhouser! Finish all your pieces before you put it all together. This includes the inside wallpaper also the celling. So much easier.
I have a small 4 room house I picked up second hand and I think it was done like that. The problem is that I can see gaps between the walls where I shouldn't be able to see daylight through in a real house. I've heard you should wallpaper the back wall in place and leave a but going around the corner, then do both side walls up to the corner, makes it harder to see seams and no gaps.
Thank you for this video! And thanks for the porch notching idea, I did it and it looks fabulous. I am doing the whole antique look on the outside of ours!
Just starting to build and this was very helpful. Love the porch board cuts, and what you did with the additional porch railing dowels, great idea for extra sturdiness! Thanks for posting...
I put two together making a 5 foot dollhouse and it has two of the largest transformers and made it look like one house. I made it my design and was custom build by me. Lots of victorian trims and wall papered it in inside.
if you want it to be transparent you might consider acrylic or plexiglass. I would suggest 1/4" thick since the thinner the sheet the more costly it is. It can be drilled to add hinges. Or option 2, use mdf and create doors and windows to make it a fully enclosed house. But you do have to open them every time you want a good view on the inside.
@@aegminiatures5227 Thank you. This is also something I am considering since I have cats and want to use better quality furniture and fixtures on my 2023 project. (also a Victoria's Farmhouse by RGT).
I’ve wanted a kit like this forever. I was gifted the Heritage dollhouse which I’ve completed. The one I’m working on now we’re basically two wooded boxes with windows cut out.
@@aegminiatures5227 I'm curious what modifications you would make? This is the kit that I want, but nowhere to build in a tiny apartment. I was thinking about getting one of their (Real Good Toys) additions or extensions for the bigger houses. Just make a small two room thing. I'm not certain if there is an extension for this model of house
@@recoveringsoul755 I would add a window on each of the side gables since the whole attic floor only has one window. I don't believe this kit has extensions you can buy. I could be wrong.
Once I drew the outline of where the walls would go I drew lines about 3/4" apart. To be more accurate I would probably draw the lines 1/2" apart. I then used the exact knife held at about 35degree angle and cut on both sides of the line to cut out a V shaped groove. I did that without a ruler, but if you want them more precise; use the ruler.
@@albertogozzi4758 so, that's a no on coming to Minnesota? 😬🤣🤣. I am excited to get started. I will have fun. That coming from a woman with zero building experience and not 1 tool. Lol, thank you. 😀
You don't actually need a lot of tools to start building. The pieces are pretty much all cut to size. The roof shakes and trim will need to be cut. Not to bad.
Is it you on Best in Miniature? I think I recognized your voice. Thank you for uploading this video, following your steps is easier than the instructions that came with the kit.
You really just need the basic tools. The kit is well made and goes together very easy. Small saw, mitre box, exacto knife, ruler, pencil. Strong tape to hold pieces together while the glue is drying. You can use a glue gun. Sometimes I will put a few small dabs of the glue sticks with the carpenters glue just to hold things in place while the glue dries.
Hello. No, the kit itself was pretty straight forward to build. The pieces went together well. I used latex paint from Home Depot. I just bought the sample sizes.
Hello, I uses a wood glue, usually Gorilla Glue, it is very strong. For the shingles I use the same plus the glue gun to hold the shingles in place while the white glue dries.
For the foundation I used a texture wall paper that looks like plaster. Got if from the miniature shop. You could probably buy it anywhere that sells wallpaper but you would have to buy a whole role. The I just used regular paint.
To create the porch boards; I used an exacto knife, nothing fancy. I just drew a line and cut the grooves on an angle form both sides of the line to create a "V" notch. All paints used are acrylic based paints.
I started by adding a 1/16" dowel to the railing, glued the railing pieces together. I dabbed a small dot of paint on the edge of the dowel. I stood the column the is to but against it and pressed the dowel onto it so it marked the spot and drilled the hole on the column. assembled the front pieces first. I did the same with the side pieces. When I was ready to glue it all together I assembled the front section, glued in place. I then proceeded to glue the side pieces together. First one half and then the other. Now you need to mark the back piece as well, and also mark where it hits the house and drill. When you assemble the last side piece you need to make sure you attach the back piece to the post first so you can slid in place. Once all was glued I drilled a hole through the balconey floor into the top of the posts. I added dowels that would stick out about one inch to support the railing posts. I drilled a hole on the bottom of each post and proceeded to connect the railing as I did on the first floor. You won't be able to add a dowel in the railing that butts against the front wall as you need to slide the posts onto the dowels. You will also need to connect the front, side and back railing together all at once. I glued and taped them so I had wiggle room when assembling, I did not wait for the glue to dry. For the back top rail you can drill through the wall to secure the railing. It's a lot of work but adds a lot of strength to the structure.
@@jennifergilliland3806 It's a squaring jig for holding pieces together while the glue dries. I bought it at a miniature shop some 20 years ago. I have not seen them around in a long time so not to sure if they are still available. If anyone else knows, please reply. Thanks
I have seen people use Lego bricks on a flat Lego base to get sharp right angles. Well the base wouldn't be completely flat, it would have those little bumps to attach bricks. It's adjustable too, so you could hold something in place while glue dries, window, door, furniture
@@jennifergilliland3806 I purchased mine on Amazon. Type in magnetic square crafters tool. It is called a 'Magnetic Gluing Jig' and costs about $40.00 USD.
To be honest the pieces for the doors and windows and the trim came very smooth so very little sanding involved. But I did do a light sanding between coats of paint to keep things smooth.
I'd say starting at $500 and up. I saw a seller this morning on etsy selling this kit for 429. Then the light kit for 130 separately. Shoot your shot and good luck 🤗
You can probably buy one at any miniature shop. I built this one for "The Little Dollhouse Company" in Toronto. Their website is: www.thelittledollhousecompany.com. But warning, with COVID they are busy with orders as all miniaturists have to find a way to occupy their time. Se puede comprar una en una tienda de miniaturas. Yo construí este por "The Little Dollhouse Company" el cual esta localizado en Toronto. El sitio web es: www.thelittledollhousecompany.com. Una advertencia, que por razon de COVID, The Little Dollhouse Compnay esta ocupado con pedidos por razon que los miniaturitas estan buscando maneras de ocupar su tiempo libre.
Why I they not have actual step by step instructions that so you what to do with each piece. This is difficult for someone who needs Ed’s visual instruction.
Unfortunately none of the kits I've ever worked on have clear instructions. You really need to spend a lot of time trying to figure things out, even for someone who has built numerous dollhouses.
It's actually a pretty decent kit. With a few minor changes it would look great. If you want to really spruce it up I would suggest buying better windows and adding one to each of the side gables, not sure why they didn't do that.
@@aegminiatures5227 I think this is the kit that A Square To Spare built recently. She is modifying extensively and making it more modern. She put in a large dormer window in the attic to bring in more light. Did interesting things with the stairs.
Why did you skip over the access gable? That is the part in the instructions that is super difficult to follow and I watched this video just for that and you never did it 😅
This father just saved our lives, it's hard enough being a dad and having to build your daughter a dollhouse but no real instructions, props to you sir.
Thanks, let me know if you have any questions.
Just started mine and I’ve been following your instructions, so much easier than the paper instructions!! Thank you!!!!❤
Glad this video helps. Let me know if you have any questions.
I can't tell you how many times I've watched this video while building my own kit of this house... thank you so much !!
I'm glad it is helping. Let me know if you have any questions I may not have answered.
Buenos días, usted podría decirme q material es el q hacen estás casitas.son tan lindas.gracias feliz día
You did a great job. One word of advice from an old Dollhouser! Finish all your pieces before you put it all together. This includes the inside wallpaper also the celling. So much easier.
I have done that in some cases, unfortunately the owner was not 100% sure on the interior finishes, which I had to later make some changes too. lol
I have a small 4 room house I picked up second hand and I think it was done like that. The problem is that I can see gaps between the walls where I shouldn't be able to see daylight through in a real house. I've heard you should wallpaper the back wall in place and leave a but going around the corner, then do both side walls up to the corner, makes it harder to see seams and no gaps.
Thank you for this video! And thanks for the porch notching idea, I did it and it looks fabulous. I am doing the whole antique look on the outside of ours!
Glad it was helpful! Makes the video worth while.
What tool did you use to notch the porch ?
I used a regular exact knife. The kit is made of MDF and it cuts easy. Sorry for the late response.
Just a lovely build, you showed everything so well and I now think I will start on one.
I'm glad you enjoyed my video and very happy it helped you decide to build one. It is a very nice house to build and goes together well.
Just starting to build and this was very helpful. Love the porch board cuts, and what you did with the additional porch railing dowels, great idea for extra sturdiness! Thanks for posting...
Glad it was helpful! Let me know if you have aby questions.
I did this kit. It was easy and turned out fantastic...I used mostly Aileens glue & yrs later it still is perfectly solid
I use Aileens a lot when using fabric. Is is a very strong glue. Guess it's just the old woodworker in me that likes the wood glue. lol
I'm staring my kit soon... About how many Aileen's bottles did you use?
I wish there was a video like this for the beachside bungalow. It’s nice to see it being built all in one video
So far this video is helping me out so much with this kit. Thank you so much!!!
I'm so glad! Happy to help if you have any questions.
I put two together making a 5 foot dollhouse and it has two of the largest transformers and made it look like one house. I made it my design and was custom build by me. Lots of victorian trims and wall papered it in inside.
Its beautiful.
Thank you for this video - I am building this house (my first project like this) and this is very helpfu!
I'm glad it helps. Let me know if you have any questions, be glad to help.
So much easier to paint and glue wallpaper on first floor. Have fun! Same for second floor.
Gracias ya saque la mía después de 4 años que la compre ahora es que voy empezar a armarla
This was so helpful, thank you 😊
Thank you, I'm glad this video was able to help you.
I had built this house . It is a great kit. I want to add doors on the back side to make it fully enclosed. any thoughts on that ?
if you want it to be transparent you might consider acrylic or plexiglass. I would suggest 1/4" thick since the thinner the sheet the more costly it is. It can be drilled to add hinges. Or option 2, use mdf and create doors and windows to make it a fully enclosed house. But you do have to open them every time you want a good view on the inside.
@@aegminiatures5227 Thank you. This is also something I am considering since I have cats and want to use better quality furniture and fixtures on my 2023 project. (also a Victoria's Farmhouse by RGT).
Plexiglass attached with magnets is my idea
As a 13yr I NEED THIS for CHRISTMAS!!
This would be a great house. I hope you get it.
I’ve wanted a kit like this forever. I was gifted the Heritage dollhouse which I’ve completed. The one I’m working on now we’re basically two wooded boxes with windows cut out.
This is actually a very nice kit. With a few modifications it could be even better.
@@aegminiatures5227 I'm curious what modifications you would make? This is the kit that I want, but nowhere to build in a tiny apartment. I was thinking about getting one of their (Real Good Toys) additions or extensions for the bigger houses. Just make a small two room thing. I'm not certain if there is an extension for this model of house
@@recoveringsoul755 I would add a window on each of the side gables since the whole attic floor only has one window. I don't believe this kit has extensions you can buy. I could be wrong.
@@albertogozzi4758 good idea, let in more light
I have this house and it’s for me and I’m
Grown 😩
These are for all ages. Who said you can't be a kid at heart.
Amazing video thank you so so much!
Glad you enjoyed it. Hope it helps
thinking about buying one for my daughter she is 8 now by the time i finsh it she will be 16
so i do not kno if it a good idea
approximately how long did this take you to complete? My wife just got the kit for my kid and it seem like it will take forever
Well, I did a little extra on the exterior, but it took me about 3 weeks working some evenings and weekends. I did not work on the interior.
Can you tell me how you cut the grooves in porch?
Once I drew the outline of where the walls would go I drew lines about 3/4" apart. To be more accurate I would probably draw the lines 1/2" apart. I then used the exact knife held at about 35degree angle and cut on both sides of the line to cut out a V shaped groove. I did that without a ruler, but if you want them more precise; use the ruler.
What glue did you use brother?
I used a carpenters wood glue to assemble the house. Weldbond works really well and dries clear.
I just bought this kit today for myself. I'm a big kid, lol. Can you come to Minnesota and put mine together. 😁😉
It's not that bad a kit to assemble. Just read the instructions carefully and have fun.
@@albertogozzi4758 so, that's a no on coming to Minnesota? 😬🤣🤣. I am excited to get started. I will have fun. That coming from a woman with zero building experience and not 1 tool. Lol, thank you. 😀
You don't actually need a lot of tools to start building. The pieces are pretty much all cut to size. The roof shakes and trim will need to be cut. Not to bad.
Is it you on Best in Miniature? I think I recognized your voice. Thank you for uploading this video, following your steps is easier than the instructions that came with the kit.
Hello, yes it is me on season 2. I got a little over ambitious lol. I'm glad this video is helping you. I try to keep things as simple as possible.
@@albertogozzi4758 I did love your villa!
@@adrengocia Thank you
we just purchased this kit, what tools do we need?
You really just need the basic tools. The kit is well made and goes together very easy. Small saw, mitre box, exacto knife, ruler, pencil. Strong tape to hold pieces together while the glue is drying. You can use a glue gun. Sometimes I will put a few small dabs of the glue sticks with the carpenters glue just to hold things in place while the glue dries.
Was it hard to build ? What kinda paint you use
Hello. No, the kit itself was pretty straight forward to build. The pieces went together well. I used latex paint from Home Depot. I just bought the sample sizes.
What type of glue did you use ?
Hello, I uses a wood glue, usually Gorilla Glue, it is very strong. For the shingles I use the same plus the glue gun to hold the shingles in place while the white glue dries.
Where can I buy one of these houses from and about how much are they
I built this one for The Little Dollhouse Company in Toronto. They do ship from the US as well.
What did you use to finish the foundation ? Materials ?
For the foundation I used a texture wall paper that looks like plaster. Got if from the miniature shop. You could probably buy it anywhere that sells wallpaper but you would have to buy a whole role. The I just used regular paint.
@@aegminiatures5227 Thank you so much !! 👍
Just a question ? What tool did you use to notch the porches and what did you use for the fountain finish ?
To create the porch boards; I used an exacto knife, nothing fancy. I just drew a line and cut the grooves on an angle form both sides of the line to create a "V" notch. All paints used are acrylic based paints.
@@aegminiatures5227 Thank you very much for the info. I just bought my kit yesterday. Looking forward to my new venture / hobby.
Hi, can you please explain what you mean by pinning the porch posts & rails? Thank you 😊
I started by adding a 1/16" dowel to the railing, glued the railing pieces together. I dabbed a small dot of paint on the edge of the dowel. I stood the column the is to but against it and pressed the dowel onto it so it marked the spot and drilled the hole on the column. assembled the front pieces first. I did the same with the side pieces. When I was ready to glue it all together I assembled the front section, glued in place. I then proceeded to glue the side pieces together. First one half and then the other. Now you need to mark the back piece as well, and also mark where it hits the house and drill. When you assemble the last side piece you need to make sure you attach the back piece to the post first so you can slid in place. Once all was glued I drilled a hole through the balconey floor into the top of the posts. I added dowels that would stick out about one inch to support the railing posts. I drilled a hole on the bottom of each post and proceeded to connect the railing as I did on the first floor. You won't be able to add a dowel in the railing that butts against the front wall as you need to slide the posts onto the dowels. You will also need to connect the front, side and back railing together all at once. I glued and taped them so I had wiggle room when assembling, I did not wait for the glue to dry. For the back top rail you can drill through the wall to secure the railing. It's a lot of work but adds a lot of strength to the structure.
@@aegminiatures5227 thank you for so generously sharing all this, I am not at the porch part yet, but am so happy to have this to refer to!
What is the tool that all the windows are placed in to hold them together? It looks as if it helps you square them up.
The holes are already square, so you really don't need any tools. The walls I just used a carpenters square to keep them level.
I was wondering the same thing. It looks like a metal box with magnets. Where did you get that and how can I get one or make one?
@@jennifergilliland3806 It's a squaring jig for holding pieces together while the glue dries. I bought it at a miniature shop some 20 years ago. I have not seen them around in a long time so not to sure if they are still available. If anyone else knows, please reply. Thanks
I have seen people use Lego bricks on a flat Lego base to get sharp right angles. Well the base wouldn't be completely flat, it would have those little bumps to attach bricks. It's adjustable too, so you could hold something in place while glue dries, window, door, furniture
@@jennifergilliland3806 I purchased mine on Amazon. Type in magnetic square crafters tool. It is called a 'Magnetic Gluing Jig' and costs about $40.00 USD.
where do you get this kit from and can I get it in New Zealand?
I got the kit from The Little Dollhouse Company in Toronto Canada. But I'm sure you can get it from a supplier in Europe easily.
How did you cut the groove in the steps?
I cut the groove with a table saw. I use a Proxxon table saw.
Did you sand all the tiny parts?
To be honest the pieces for the doors and windows and the trim came very smooth so very little sanding involved. But I did do a light sanding between coats of paint to keep things smooth.
Bonjour, où peut on en trouver une en France à la vente ?
Je suis desole mais je ne sais pas ou en France ou vous pouvez l'acheter. La meilleure option est de l'acheter dans un magasin de miniature
Does anybody have any idea how much you should ask for a Victoria's Farmhouse dollhouse that has been put together and wired for lights?
I'd say starting at $500 and up. I saw a seller this morning on etsy selling this kit for 429. Then the light kit for 130 separately. Shoot your shot and good luck 🤗
Hobby Lobby sells them assembled if you want to pay extra, but they aren't painted or wallpaper or anything, so charge accordingly
Quiero saber endonde comprar una casita como esa
You can probably buy one at any miniature shop. I built this one for "The Little Dollhouse Company" in Toronto. Their website is: www.thelittledollhousecompany.com. But warning, with COVID they are busy with orders as all miniaturists have to find a way to occupy their time.
Se puede comprar una en una tienda de miniaturas. Yo construí este por "The Little Dollhouse Company" el cual esta localizado en Toronto. El sitio web es: www.thelittledollhousecompany.com. Una advertencia, que por razon de COVID, The Little Dollhouse Compnay esta ocupado con pedidos por razon que los miniaturitas estan buscando maneras de ocupar su tiempo libre.
Why I they not have actual step by step instructions that so you what to do with each piece. This is difficult for someone who needs Ed’s visual instruction.
Unfortunately none of the kits I've ever worked on have clear instructions. You really need to spend a lot of time trying to figure things out, even for someone who has built numerous dollhouses.
Shingles are the devil's toy.
I'm planing to get this kit
It's actually a pretty decent kit. With a few minor changes it would look great. If you want to really spruce it up I would suggest buying better windows and adding one to each of the side gables, not sure why they didn't do that.
@@aegminiatures5227 thanks for the advice
@@aegminiatures5227 I think this is the kit that A Square To Spare built recently. She is modifying extensively and making it more modern. She put in a large dormer window in the attic to bring in more light. Did interesting things with the stairs.
Why did you skip over the access gable? That is the part in the instructions that is super difficult to follow and I watched this video just for that and you never did it 😅
Sorry, I've been building houses for so long I must have felt it was super easy. I don't even recall doing it.
Dude! Could u slow down just a little. U talk way to fast 4 me
Lol, not sure if you are being serious.
@@aegminiatures5227 sounds like sarcasm, plus they can slow down the video if they really want it slower
Why’s he gotta sound like that… can’t we just be normal… 🙄
Not a fan of the shingle color lol
Would be a very boring World if we all liked the same things. LOL
What type of glue did you use ?