Tuesday, February 17, 2015

99% Finished Midtown Bungalow Exterior


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I had the past two days off due to bad weather and worked on the Mid-town Bungalow's exterior. I added some trim and left some off from the original kit. I added windows, door knobs, eave rafters, brackets. I still need to finish drawing my shingle outlines and minor touch-ups. I noticed that I missed trimming a small area over the porch, I took pictures while the glue and paint were still drying as usual. I am switching out the wiring to the transformer on it and I saw two craftsman style lamps at miniatures.com I want to add, so work continues inside. I also plan to add a detachable back wall so when you look inside it looks enclosed like a real house.
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12 comments:

  1. elizabeth sFebruary 17, 2015 at 6:46 PM

    Hi Jocelyn! What a difference all of those additional little extra embellishments make to the bungalow! I love the exterior color combination and the wood trims that kick this bungalow way up on curb appeal.

    elizabeth

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    1. JocelynFebruary 18, 2015 at 1:46 PM

      Thanks, I didn't think anyone would notice but me, LOL! It is a great color scheme and I am glad I took a chance.

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  2. SamFebruary 17, 2015 at 7:26 PM

    It looks really good!

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  3. Mini Confessions February 18, 2015 at 12:04 AM

    This is spectacular! The colors work well together and the back wall sounds like a neat idea.

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    1. JocelynFebruary 18, 2015 at 1:50 PM

      I hope it works out the way I have planned. I am more attracted to the outside of the house but I hate the open back. I bought extra doors to help add to the realism.

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  4. GiacFebruary 18, 2015 at 4:21 AM

    Hello Jocelyn,
    Fantastic upgrade. the detail you added to the house really elevate the project. It is even more beautiful and the architecture is much more interesting. What a difference a few changes make.
    Big hug,
    Giac

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    1. JocelynFebruary 18, 2015 at 1:43 PM

      Thanks, the architecture is what I love about this dollhouse. I wanted to bring those elements out more in the craftsman style.

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  5. PepperFebruary 18, 2015 at 1:40 PM

    Those little additions and touch-ups really make the exterior. It looks fabulous =0)

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  6. JocelynFebruary 18, 2015 at 1:41 PM

    Thanks everyone, I was not sure if the changes were noticeable. I love drawing inspiration from real life color schemes.

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  7. AnnaFebruary 19, 2015 at 12:47 AM

    The changes are not only noticeable, they really add to the realism. I've seen architectural models that weren't quite this detailed!

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  8. ChristineJuly 17, 2021 at 12:06 AM

    Where did you buy this kit? This was our *exact* house, and I want to put one together.

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  9. JocelynJuly 17, 2021 at 10:26 AM

    Real Good toys website

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