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Designing Stage

This is a Dollhouse I am designing for my grand-daughter for her barbie dolls. The scale is 1/6. It's dimensions are 48" wide x 35" deep x 57" tall. I am currently in the designing stage of this project using AutoCad. Here are a few views of the 3D model. Looks like this will be fun to build and I am looking forward to it. The model does not show any details such as window shutters, siding, etc. that I plan on adding to the finished product.

I have priced the wood for this and it looks like I will be able to do the framing for around $150, give or take.
The trim, including door and window casings, baseboard, etc., well thats a guess at this point, but probably that much again.

Here are a few isometric views. The roofing has been omitted for better views of the attic.









The fireplace will have a picture hanging over the mantle that measures 4" tall x 3-1/2" wide. This will be a picture of me and my wife. (grandpa and grandma)

 

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Designing Stage

This is a Dollhouse I am designing for my grand-daughter for her barbie dolls. The scale is 1/6. It's dimensions are 48" wide x 35" deep x 57" tall. I am currently in the designing stage of this project using AutoCad. Here are a few views of the 3D model. Looks like this will be fun to build and I am looking forward to it. The model does not show any details such as window shutters, siding, etc. that I plan on adding to the finished product.

I have priced the wood for this and it looks like I will be able to do the framing for around $150, give or take.
The trim, including door and window casings, baseboard, etc., well thats a guess at this point, but probably that much again.

Here are a few isometric views. The roofing has been omitted for better views of the attic.

Triangle Wood Window Font Rectangle


Building Triangle House Art Font


Triangle Font Rectangle Art House


Building Triangle Window House Rectangle


The fireplace will have a picture hanging over the mantle that measures 4" tall x 3-1/2" wide. This will be a picture of me and my wife. (grandpa and grandma)

Rectangle Chair Table Font Building
This is GREAT!!

I mentioned this to project my wife, who has saved every Barbie from her childhood. She hoped that one day she could share them with a daughter, but alas, we have 4 boys and she is pregnant with our 5th son. She just tearfully said to me, "Can I call him Grandpa?"

You are going to make a little girl very very happy.
 

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Designing Stage

This is a Dollhouse I am designing for my grand-daughter for her barbie dolls. The scale is 1/6. It's dimensions are 48" wide x 35" deep x 57" tall. I am currently in the designing stage of this project using AutoCad. Here are a few views of the 3D model. Looks like this will be fun to build and I am looking forward to it. The model does not show any details such as window shutters, siding, etc. that I plan on adding to the finished product.

I have priced the wood for this and it looks like I will be able to do the framing for around $150, give or take.
The trim, including door and window casings, baseboard, etc., well thats a guess at this point, but probably that much again.

Here are a few isometric views. The roofing has been omitted for better views of the attic.

Triangle Wood Window Font Rectangle


Building Triangle House Art Font


Triangle Font Rectangle Art House


Building Triangle Window House Rectangle


The fireplace will have a picture hanging over the mantle that measures 4" tall x 3-1/2" wide. This will be a picture of me and my wife. (grandpa and grandma)

Rectangle Chair Table Font Building
Very Cool!
My youngest granddaughter and I build a two story for her 6th birthday. She drew the plans, both floor plan and front elevation. I had very little to correct other than one of the roof lines.
We still need to apply all the beach agates to the foundation (stone foundation) that I got from a buddy of mine.
Tons of fun!
 

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Foundation construction

Now that the design stage is complete I went out and purchased the first sheet of plywood and began construction. The first stage is the foundation.

The foundation is built to a height of 2-1/2". Well, almost as we all know, 1/2" plywood is not really 1/2".

As this house will total out at just under 5' tall, the foundation will have to support some weight so I criss-crossed some support throughout the center.

Here are some of the latest pics…

Having a jig for the circ saw came in handy for this. Just set the square for the desired dim plus the saw kirf, move the jig over, and slice off the next piece, 9 in all.

Wood Plant Composite material Gas Flooring


Hand tool Wood Composite material Gas Flooring


Next was the floor of the first story and assembly of the perimeter strips.

Plant Wood Table Gas Bumper


Plant Hood Automotive tire Vehicle Wood


Vehicle Plant Tire Wheel Car


The remaining strips needed cut to allow them to be criss-crossed in the middle of the foundation. The pieces were ganged together and notched out on the table saw.

Wood Bumper Automotive exterior Gas Hardwood


Wood Flooring Wood stain Floor Hardwood


Sometimes the simple things work the best. I needed to weight these down while the glue set up.

Plant Tire Automotive tire Automotive tail & brake light Tread


After the center strips were installed, and the front step was installed, the foundation was complete.

Hood Plant Automotive tire Vehicle Tire


Wheel Tire Vehicle Automotive lighting Hood


The next entry will be the construction and erection of the first story walls.
 

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Foundation construction

Now that the design stage is complete I went out and purchased the first sheet of plywood and began construction. The first stage is the foundation.

The foundation is built to a height of 2-1/2". Well, almost as we all know, 1/2" plywood is not really 1/2".

As this house will total out at just under 5' tall, the foundation will have to support some weight so I criss-crossed some support throughout the center.

Here are some of the latest pics…

Having a jig for the circ saw came in handy for this. Just set the square for the desired dim plus the saw kirf, move the jig over, and slice off the next piece, 9 in all.

Wood Plant Composite material Gas Flooring


Hand tool Wood Composite material Gas Flooring


Next was the floor of the first story and assembly of the perimeter strips.

Plant Wood Table Gas Bumper


Plant Hood Automotive tire Vehicle Wood


Vehicle Plant Tire Wheel Car


The remaining strips needed cut to allow them to be criss-crossed in the middle of the foundation. The pieces were ganged together and notched out on the table saw.

Wood Bumper Automotive exterior Gas Hardwood


Wood Flooring Wood stain Floor Hardwood


Sometimes the simple things work the best. I needed to weight these down while the glue set up.

Plant Tire Automotive tire Automotive tail & brake light Tread


After the center strips were installed, and the front step was installed, the foundation was complete.

Hood Plant Automotive tire Vehicle Tire


Wheel Tire Vehicle Automotive lighting Hood


The next entry will be the construction and erection of the first story walls.
First time I ever saw a pick-up truck used as a wood working tool!

Great idea!
 

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First floor walls erected

Had a productive past few days and got all the walls cut out and erected. Here are a few pics of the progress.

Cut some shallow dadoes to locate the walls into their locations
Tire Wheel Automotive tire Tread Automotive design


The ceiling for the first floor had to exactly match the floor so this was done before erecting the walls using a flush trim bit in the router and the floor as the pattern.
Wood Table Electrical wiring Engineering Gas


Gas Automotive exterior Machine Electronic device Asphalt


Automotive lighting Wood Bumper Floor Flooring


Wood Floor Electrical wiring Gas Flooring


Now that the ceiling is done the walls go up.
Wood Shelf Flooring Gas Engineering


Pneumatic tool Electrician Wood Electrical wiring Tool


Plant Wood Gas Tree Grass


Plant Tree Wood Automotive tire Asphalt


Wood Automotive exterior Gas Motor vehicle Aviation


For these next 3 shots I layed the ceiling in place. It gave this house a real look.

This pic is from the right-front corner looking on to the front porch.
Plant Shade Window Building Sky


Standing in the kitchen looking into the dining room.
Shade Fixture Building Wood Floor


Standing in living room looking towards front door. Dining room is through the door on the right.
Interior design Wood Floor Flooring Ceiling


A little perspective to the size of this thing. (and yours truly)
Land vehicle Car Vehicle Plant Motor vehicle


Next phase is fabricating the first flight of stairs, kitchen cabinets, wainscoting, and living room fireplace, internal painting, doing all the door and window trim, and installing the flooring.

See you then…....
 

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First floor walls erected

Had a productive past few days and got all the walls cut out and erected. Here are a few pics of the progress.

Cut some shallow dadoes to locate the walls into their locations
Tire Wheel Automotive tire Tread Automotive design


The ceiling for the first floor had to exactly match the floor so this was done before erecting the walls using a flush trim bit in the router and the floor as the pattern.
Wood Table Electrical wiring Engineering Gas


Gas Automotive exterior Machine Electronic device Asphalt


Automotive lighting Wood Bumper Floor Flooring


Wood Floor Electrical wiring Gas Flooring


Now that the ceiling is done the walls go up.
Wood Shelf Flooring Gas Engineering


Pneumatic tool Electrician Wood Electrical wiring Tool


Plant Wood Gas Tree Grass


Plant Tree Wood Automotive tire Asphalt


Wood Automotive exterior Gas Motor vehicle Aviation


For these next 3 shots I layed the ceiling in place. It gave this house a real look.

This pic is from the right-front corner looking on to the front porch.
Plant Shade Window Building Sky


Standing in the kitchen looking into the dining room.
Shade Fixture Building Wood Floor


Standing in living room looking towards front door. Dining room is through the door on the right.
Interior design Wood Floor Flooring Ceiling


A little perspective to the size of this thing. (and yours truly)
Land vehicle Car Vehicle Plant Motor vehicle


Next phase is fabricating the first flight of stairs, kitchen cabinets, wainscoting, and living room fireplace, internal painting, doing all the door and window trim, and installing the flooring.

See you then…....
Impressive build, not used to envying Barbie :) I liked the picture of the front porch. With the vantage point, it lined up nicely with the neighbor's real house and I had to do a double take. If that was the intent, you succeeded.

Thanks for sharing,

David
 

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First Floor Details

Been installing flooring, wainscoting, paint, and fireplace. This is taking longer than I had anticipated. I am quickly running out of time. Here are some pictures.

Wood Urban design Composite material Rectangle Shade


Light Wood Fixture Flooring Floor


Property Window Light Wood Interior design


Window Wood Fixture Lighting Interior design


Wood Shade Interior design Floor Flooring


Fixture Wood Window Rectangle Flooring


Wood Paint Floor Rectangle Wood stain


The fireplace is made of layered mdf. i then took a rag and dabbed on some joint compound to give it that texture. I think it came out pretty good.
Wood Shade Rectangle Composite material Tints and shades


See ya next time…
 

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First Floor Details

Been installing flooring, wainscoting, paint, and fireplace. This is taking longer than I had anticipated. I am quickly running out of time. Here are some pictures.

Wood Urban design Composite material Rectangle Shade


Light Wood Fixture Flooring Floor


Property Window Light Wood Interior design


Window Wood Fixture Lighting Interior design


Wood Shade Interior design Floor Flooring


Fixture Wood Window Rectangle Flooring


Wood Paint Floor Rectangle Wood stain


The fireplace is made of layered mdf. i then took a rag and dabbed on some joint compound to give it that texture. I think it came out pretty good.
Wood Shade Rectangle Composite material Tints and shades


See ya next time…
oh my. I just looked back at your previous posts and this thing is impressive. I thought I read at first this was a dollhouse, but then when quickly looking at a couple pictures here I had to double check haha
 

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