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Building the Victoria's Farmhouse
These pictures support and augment the JM 1065 instructions, but they are not a replacement!

table full of 1065 models

test the parts

This may be the most important step in building a dollhouse. The builder is reading the instructions and trying the pieces. This step is valuable for becoming familiar with the parts, for getting the parts grouped in assembly order, and for figuring out the painting plan. Skipping this step is a mistake for beginners and experienced builders alike

Any dollhouse is a dance between doing one step at a time and jumping ahead so you'll be ready with the parts when the house is ready for them. Use these pictures to surf the project so your build will make sense to you as it is under way.
Newest Instructions
Setting up a Workspace
Measuring and fractions

Parts Organization and Identification

The Front Bay Walls
Pre-Assembly Chimney faux-wood floor finish (video)
Draw Shingle Guidelines
Dye or Stain Shingles
the Floors Paint and Assemble Rails
Paint    Sand after the first coat
Assemble the Windows Double Windows
    Cut and Assemble Porch Facia
  Assembly
Start dollhouse wiring now(see below)
 
  Attach the Roofs

Gable and Attic Endwall Trim

The Front Bay   -  Slideshow
"Bevel Guide" and Facia
AccessBay details
Porch Rails, Facia, and Posts
Shingling: glues and techniques
"Boston Lap" ridgecap
Installing Dividers Customizing Dividers Custom Bathroom Dividers
  Interiors
Index

Other "JM" Series houses,
some that show wallpapering and interior trim

Dollhouse Wiring Layout diagrams for a Victoria's Farmhouse
  Customizing
Make a floorplan
Installing a Custom Kneewall and Ceiling
  Move a Window Removing and Customizing a Divider
  Wallpaper 1015 Interior Door (sales) 1015 Door Trim
  The Stairs 4017 Stairs 6803 Banister and Landing Rails    J FK finishing kit
  More   Fixtures and Adapters  
  Repairs Dis-assemble a mis-glued Base Floor