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Post by kellyannmo on Feb 15, 2014 20:22:42 GMT -5
This house is wonderful.... I will describe my building experience a bit more... as soon as I have it finished (which hopefully will be this weekend or next)... here is a teaser picture though. ![]() Attachments:
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Post by kellyannmo on Feb 16, 2014 19:31:00 GMT -5
So I have just finished the Jasmine Gothic Cottage in 1/2 scale... (well sorta... it needs landscaping which I will finish next weekend). There are lots of things I liked about this kit. The pieces just slipped together perfectly. I LOVE the plexi glass windows, and the interior "supports" for the tower roof are ingenious, it was so simple to assemble the roof. The door is wonderful and I love how it is pre-hung for you (I am horrible with hinging doors.) I did sand down the length of the tabs just a touch so they wouldn't poke out in places... but this was not an issue at all... it's just a personal preference of mine. This kit had pre-scored siding, which is really cool. I did cover up most of it with a stucco effect using paint, but that was the look I was going for on this build. I left the siding look on the tower section and I think it looks wonderful stained. This kit completed my 32nd build, and I enjoyed every minute of it. (Ok, not the parquet floor... but that was nothing to do with the kit, just something I learned I didn't like doing... hee hee). I am getting ready to start the Little Ann kits... I will be using 2 together. I will be happy to answer any questions if anyone has them. This was a great kit, and I plan to buy more. |
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Post by kellyannmo on Feb 16, 2014 19:33:18 GMT -5
More pictures... several are prior to the completion of the house... |
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Post by gretch on Feb 17, 2014 7:04:55 GMT -5
Kelly, what a beautiful job you did on the cottage, it's a real winner
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Post by karin on Feb 17, 2014 13:49:08 GMT -5
I love what you did with this cottage :-) Its very European looking.
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Post by kellyannmo on Feb 17, 2014 13:58:25 GMT -5
thank you so much.... I was inspired by Peles Castle in Romania. I was lucky enough to visit the real castle in October and wanted to do something that had the same feel. I will add a few more pictures next weekend after I have it landscaped.  |
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Post by Shel on Feb 23, 2014 9:47:46 GMT -5
Kelly, the results of your endeavor are admirable beyond words. Your talents and capability enable this transformation from a dollhouse to singular masterpiece of true splendor.
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Post by kellyannmo on Feb 24, 2014 17:17:59 GMT -5
Thank you Shel... this was an amazing house to build.... I hope that anyone who is "leery" about purchasing kits from a new company have no doubts with Leonard's kits... I will happily buy more..... Here is a few more pictures... I just finished the landscaping today. |
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Post by kellyannmo on Feb 24, 2014 17:21:05 GMT -5
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Post by thelma on Feb 24, 2014 22:14:33 GMT -5
Lovely decorating! Many added delights in looking through your photos. Would be awesome to see it in person, that's for sure!
Thelma S. in Tucson
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Post by Leonard on Feb 25, 2014 7:29:59 GMT -5
AWSOME!! How I wish I had someone close to me with your talents. Love the house and the detail, you have given me great ideas to add in my next build. Thank you
Leonard
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Post by karin on Feb 25, 2014 15:37:59 GMT -5
Well, I just received my Jasmine Gothic kit, after opening the box my first reaction was "wow". Great looking quality, and the trim is to die for. I plan to start building right away, not sure where to post my progress? But just wanted to say thanks to Leonard for a great kit at a great price and I look fw to getting started :-)
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Post by Leonard on Feb 25, 2014 16:21:26 GMT -5
Karin,
Just log into the kit you are doing and on the right you will see Create Thread. From there click and give your thread a name. Hit post and you are on your way.
Thank you
Leonard
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Post by mark on Feb 25, 2014 17:32:49 GMT -5
kelly, your house belongs in a museum, not a dollhouse museum, an art museum!
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Post by traci on Feb 26, 2014 9:30:13 GMT -5
Kelly,
This house is stunning! Thanks so much for sharing it!
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Post by Shel on Feb 27, 2014 12:17:32 GMT -5
Kelly, thank you so much for posting the additional photographs of your fine work. Very impressive! Unless a few pictures showed the obvious scale, some others look like an authentic actual home. This is amazing to me.
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Post by bokchick on Mar 26, 2014 8:45:34 GMT -5
This house is a masterpiece Kelly, I wish I could just move in. Two days ago I had a look at all your houses and I am jealous of your talent. Its amazing.
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