Post by carlajoy on Sept 1, 2014 13:33:17 GMT -5
This was the first quarter scale house kit I had ever completed. I researched numerous quarter scale kits, compared their design, layout, number of rooms, and price before selecting this one. The Ashley Victorian is the most visually appealing from all sides. Overall, I highly recommend this kit.
During the build, I watched the online videos and looked at pictures of completed Ashley houses to help guide me. I also read forum threads for tips and best practices. I still need to add some exterior trim, tiles on the roof and furnishings. The rooms are still a work in progress and I plan to post more pictures in here soon.
Lighting:
This hindered the build for several weeks as I couldn't figure out and decide on how I wanted to tackle lighting. In the end, I went forward without installing any LEDs.
Furnishings:
Some are kits I built and painted and others I bought already finished. Materials vary from laser-cut wood and 3D translucent plastic to polymer clay and metal. I love to find new vendors and purchase most online.
Landscape:
I live in a small apartment so adding a base for a landscape right now is near impossible. I hope to add this on later.
Modifications:
1) I left out the third staircase that led to the attic.
2) I left out the square bases below each spire.
3) Added white trim to exterior.
During the build, I watched the online videos and looked at pictures of completed Ashley houses to help guide me. I also read forum threads for tips and best practices. I still need to add some exterior trim, tiles on the roof and furnishings. The rooms are still a work in progress and I plan to post more pictures in here soon.
Lighting:
This hindered the build for several weeks as I couldn't figure out and decide on how I wanted to tackle lighting. In the end, I went forward without installing any LEDs.
Furnishings:
Some are kits I built and painted and others I bought already finished. Materials vary from laser-cut wood and 3D translucent plastic to polymer clay and metal. I love to find new vendors and purchase most online.
Landscape:
I live in a small apartment so adding a base for a landscape right now is near impossible. I hope to add this on later.
Modifications:
1) I left out the third staircase that led to the attic.
2) I left out the square bases below each spire.
3) Added white trim to exterior.
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