Courtney's Doll House

PAGE 1 -basics    
PAGE 2 - details      
PAGE 3 - electrial details
PAGE 4 - finished

Dura-Craft 'Newberg'      building progress

some of the wood for assembly

I decided to assemble a doll house for my granddaughter. But, I wanted one a bit better than a plastic Barbie house, I purchased the Newberg, figuring a little glue here and there, and it would be done. What a surprise when the box of wood arrived!

At this point I had to stop and decide -- glue the door in? or make it operational?
Notice I painted the window frames, before I installed the silkscreened plastic windows. I should have decided on colors of the interior trim, as it was difficult to repaint the inside after it was assembled.

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decision made.........
The door was designed to be glued into place, and non-working
To make the door open, I purchased the smallest hinges I could find. Then cut most of the attaching plate and the screw holes off, and cut a slot in the door and door frame. Set hinges in place with super glue.

to make sure it would stay hung, I applied more super glue.
This was a mistake, a little super glue goes a long way. After I managed to get the non-working hinges out. I tried again, using less glue.

The door works..!! however I had to re-position the door frame to make a stop for the door.

Almost complete, except stairs and roof shingles.

building inspector ?      4-22-99