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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

Painted Lady Front

Painted Lady Back

 Test the Parts before Assembly 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
Paint the Walls
Foundation
 Dye or Stain Shingles
 
Building
Sides and Floors
  
Bay Walls
 Draw Shingle Guidelines
The Roof
  
Tower Walls
 Window Frames
Window Blocks and Bay Verticals
 Arched Rails
Painted Lady in Blue
Tower Roof
 Rails
Gable, Eaves, and the Porch Edge
 Trim
Shingle the Roofs
   
   
Interior
 Examples from other houses
  Dividers
Painted Lady wiring layout diagram
 Electrical wiring
Crown Molding with an "Easy Cutter"
Paint and Wallpaper