Friday, April 7, 2017

Dura Craft Mansion Expansion - Part Two

After assembling this house, I did not like the flimsy roof.
Dollhouse enthusiasts KNOW that you do not carry a dollhouse by the roof, but if you need someone to help you move it they ALWAYS go for the roof.
So I decided to strengthen it. I also wanted more access to the tower room, so I began to make it bigger.

I did this by bumping out the roof.

I added some small octagonal windows to the attic areas, and a dormer on the right hand side.

Here is a side view of the newly bumped out tower-room roof.

You'd think I would be happy with the house now, but alas, I wanted to make it a little bigger.
Sooooo, I bumped out the lower left room.

I also changed the big windows in the middle rooms to single windows.

So far, I think I like the changes I have made to this house.
Cheerio,
Sam

16 comments:

  1. Some projects just take on a life of their own, don't they?

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    1. Yes, they sure do! I sometimes wonder what it would be like to just build a dollhouse the way the manufacturer intended. Somehow I always have to change them!

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  2. It's so exciting to customize them, and I like where you are going with this!

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    1. Thanks Jodi. I don't really know if it is "exciting" to customize them, but every dollhouse I build wants to be something very different from the original. In any case it keeps me busy!

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  3. Wow, Sam! It looks amazing! I can't wait to see it it turns out in the end! Nice work!

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    1. Thanks Wendy. I can't wait either! I am longing to see some of my houses finished. I am beginning to doubt that it will ever happen.

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  4. You have certainly made this house kit more than the sum of its parts Sam, and I am very excited to see what you will do with in next.
    and you're right about houses being carried by their roofs- a bad habit but good on you for staying one step ahead of the game! ;P

    elizabeth

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    1. Thanks Elizabeth! Hopefully my roof is secure! There is a ton of wood and glue holding it together.
      Whenever I get someone to help me move a big house they always (logically) go for the roof. It makes me cringe.

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  5. Hello Sam,
    I love it. Your bump outs and expansion of the house look lovely and make perfect sense. I especially like the extra space on the attic level. Changing the large windows for smaller ones actually adds realism and makes it look less like a dollhouse. Great work!
    Big hug
    Giac

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    1. Thanks Giac! I love extra space, and it seems that all my dollhouses are always asking for it.
      After assembling all the windows for this house I decided that I did not like them (too flimsy) and I will be purchasing new ones. I like the smaller window openings now as well.

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  6. I see you're thinking of everything... even future transport issues... ;O) It's great to see how your arranging this kit to your likes and needs.

    Hugs
    Birgit

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    1. Thanks Birgit. I think it is in my blood to change every dollhouse I own! I cannot help it, but I am making them my very own for sure!

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  7. Awesome building work Sam ! Love the little octagonal windows - sweet ^_^

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    1. Thanks Caroline. I think the little windows are necessary otherwise the attic would be too dark!

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  8. Oh wow Sam! This house is going to be absolutely awesome when it's all completed. I love all the little adjustments you have made, it really gives it character.
    Hugs,
    X

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    1. Thanks Xanadu. I am actually hoping to finish a dollhouse sometime within my lifetime. I am always changing and rearranging them!

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