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Real Good Toys "JM" Series Houses

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test the parts
This is possibly the most important step in building any dollhouse. The builder is reading the instructions and trying the pieces. This step is valuable for becoming familiar with the parts, getting the parts grouped for assembly and painting, and finalizing a plan for paint and exterior details. Skipping this step is a mistake for beginners and experienced builders alike
 
 
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Setting up a workspace    
Parts identification and organization, 1065 example applies to all   Measuring tutorial
JM401 JM401 Wiring   Paint and assemble Railings: 975, 1065
JM907 with wallpaper, baseboard & crown molding, and landing rails   Flooring and floor finishing all
  JM907 wiring   Dye or Stain Shingles, all
  JM907 Foundation JM907 Top Floor   Assemble Windows
  JM907 Roofs JM907 Shingling   Window Panes and Interior Frames : JM159, JM401, JM907
JM975 Assembly   Shutters: JM1065, JM401, JM907, JM33, JM44, JM122
  Bruce's JM-975   Draw Shingle Guidelines: 1065 example applies to all
JM-1065 Building the Victoria's Farmhouse   Shingle the Roof: 1065 example uses half flashing
    Valley Shingle Slideshow Vt Farmhouse example applies to all
Link to Real Good Toys' Instructions    
     
These test assemblies were done for parts-checking; they are not painted or glued, and are not necessarily in the order of the instructions,
but the photos are useful for parts identification and orientation
test assembly of a JM44 jm44 test assembly of a JM159 jm159 test assembly of a JM401 jm401
test assembly
of a JM907
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