PreAssembly
Windows (video) (slideshow)
Brackets (slideshow)
Railings (paint and assemble)
Foundation
Painting (first coat)
Start the Wiring
Assembly
Housebody (here)
Painting (second-coat)
Porch
Roof prep. Roof
Dormer
Trim
If your floors are tight in the grooves, scrape them
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0. Complete the "Painting" page recommendations before assembly
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2. The front is 'up', the floors stick out 1/16" in front
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3. Tape the Base Floor to the Side - stretch the tape for a tight fit
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6. The Mid Floor's stair hole is closer to the front (up)
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8. Tape the Sides tight - the tape is above the edges to which the Front will be glued
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9. Set the 'Groove Fill' into the exposed groove within the stair hole
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13. Dress the glue if necessary to the center of the joint
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14. Position the Front - line it up side-to-side at the Base
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17. Tape the corners in both directions so the joint won't slip
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18. Tape in the Door so the floor is pulled tight to the top of the groove
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19. Push the house side-to-side as necessary to line it up with the Front
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20. the Front squares the Housebody... lined-up, taped tightly.
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21. Tape around the back then back to the front thru the door
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22. One or more bands of tape all the way around the house holds it tight
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25. Check the Base Floor - tight to the top of the groove
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