Building the Painted Lady


Building the Painted Lady - Kit # JM 4500 and JM 4600 These pictures support and augment the instructions, but they are not a replacement!

The HS-4500 and the JM-4600 have some differences that must be kept in mind as you follow these demos This collection is still under construction. Stop back often for more content and captions, or help decide 'what's next' by sending a request
	Colors		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
		The Build	Supplemental demos
	Preparation	Setting up a Workspace	Measuring and fractions
	Parts Organization and Identification (kit #4600)		Using a Tape Measure
	Pre-Assembly	Assemble the Front Steps	(4500 only) assemble Corner Bay Verts
	Prepare the Floors		Paint the Walls
	Foundation		Dye or Stain Shingles	4600 Windows
	Front Walls and porch painting		More Assembly slideshows	1: 1st floor frontset
	Building	Sides and Floors	(Not necessarily in order)	2: Middle Floor
		Bay Walls	Draw Shingle Guidelines	3: Top Floor
		The Roof		4: Attic
	Tower Walls		Window Frames	5: Roof
	Window Blocks and Bay Verticals		Arched Rails	6: Bay Walls
	Tower Roof		Rails	7: Tower
	Gable, Eaves, and the Porch Edge		Trim	8: Gable
			Shingle the Roofs	9: Eaves
			Stairs	10: TowerRoof

	Interior		Examples from other houses
			Dividers
	Painted Lady wiring layout diagram		Electrical wiring
	Crown Molding with an "Easy Cutter"		Paint and Wallpaper