rheMilledHawthorne
Instnrctions for
Real Good Toys'
Kit #MP-3205
7 t98
Read the instructions all the way tbrough and test the parts for
identification, to seethe fit, and to plan aheadfor the finishing
materialsyou have chosen. Planning makes the project easier!
When nailing the side and frontpanels to the floors, be very careful
of the nail place,mentr:sethe clapboardprofile or a staight edgeto
line up the middle nail in eachrow of nails.
Check all patts and packs againstthe parts list before beginning
constnrction to id€nti8/ the parts and to make sure you have everything.
If you need replacementpafis be sure to include the exact name and
measureme,nbtake,ndirectly from the parts list.
Painting: Use higthqrrality senri-glosslatex enamel,sanding
benveencoatswith 320 grit silicone carbide sandpaper.Avoid old
gloppy paint and poor quality paint brushes. Do not paint surfaces
to be glued.
Plyvood is used forthe floon in this kig allowing you to nail the
side and front panelsinto the floors @o not nail the Fron6 or
Rooft to the Sides..justglue and tape).
After assembly but before any outside details are attached,
repair any defects, fill the nail holes, sand carefully with 320
grit silicone carbide sandpaper,then re-paint. Sometimesa 3rd
coat is necessary.
PartsList:
[Instructionsl: #MP-3205: pgs l-2
#3200Series:pgs3-14
#MP-3205: pgs15-16
Milled Walls:
(l) IMP-E3I HouseR Fronc eB) ZOxI 15116,
window,grooved
(1) tMP{Ll IrftSide: (3/a;zSr8Peakx tl34,grooved
(1) tMP{Rsl RighrSide:13/a;281ftpeakx 153/4,sroovd,
doors
(1) tMP-T2l TowerFronc(3tqZg3Ax 83/8,curouts,
grooved
(1) [MP-TCLI TowerL Side: (tg Zg3tqx 8, grooved
(1) [MP-TCRI TowerR Side: (3tg Zg3tqx 8, grooved
(1) tMP-8621HouseL Front e@ ZOx1,grooved
(1) IMP-GI; GableFront: (3lg)tglls x I0rl4,windows
(1) IMP-G2I GableTriangle:(3lg)S3l+x 105/16,
diamondwindow
(2) II\,P-G3IGableSide: en)ZOx 53/8,grooved
(1) Ftr-T3l TowerBack (ta1 lt /q x 75/s
(l) [GableTrimstripy (/tz* 3/spine)l9l/s
(1) [GableSpacerl: (ltz" 3/8pinq l.93lrc
(4) [Fillstripl: (3/r) 97lrcr l/8
(2) fFillstripl: (3/+197lrcr l/8
Roofs:
(1) tA-141:Roof (t+ply) lt7 ft x l23l4,Cutouts
(1) tA-401:Roof, 1ll+pty)3l7lsx2
(f ) [B-151:GableL Roof: 1tt+ plyS14x fir D
(1) IB-lSl: GableR Roof; ( t+ pLyl 1,33l+
x I}t 14,Cutout
(1) tDC-CBl ColonialHousebodyBasicUnit pack,contains:
(1) BaseFloor: 13tspty; 3OtDx $7ls
(2) UpperFloor: (3lgply) gOln x 157
/g, Sair Hole,Elecr Slot
(3) Divider: (3/8ply)97lrc x 153
l4,Door
(1) Divider: (3/8ply) 97lrc x 103/+
(1) Divider: (3/splfl 97lrc x l03l4,Door
(1) Divider: (3/aplfl 97lrc x 5
(t) Divider: (3/aply)97ltox 5, Door
(2) Attic Partition:13ltpty; 8l/g TaUx llt lz Base
(2) Eave: ( t+ plyl 2 x fii lz
(l) l/2" RailingSpacer
D^-l
l1^^tl
T^.ro
(1) [DC-TB] TowerBasicUnit pack,contains:
(l) TopFloor: 13lapIfl Tstt x75ls
(3) Floor: 13lspty; 77/s x 27ft
(1) Rooftop: 13lspty; 4t D x 4t lz
(3) Roof: 1lf+pty; 83/+TaUx93BzBase,Mitered
(4) Ledge:(Molding) 103/8,Grooved,Mitered
(15) Brackets
(8) Rails:2t5/rc
(20) l/8 Dowels: I
(4) Tumpost:17ft
(1) IDC'GBI GableBasicUnit pack,contains:
(3) Floor: 13lapty; gt3lrcx 53/s
(1) Dividen (3lsply) 97lrcx 109/16,
WideDoor(fitsdoor#601l)
(2) Blind Divider: 13lsply; 97trc x f tq
(1) SupportTriangle:13lspty; f Afall
(4) DiamondTrim lZt4Molding): 3/ro
(1) Plexi: Ll'/rc x I l5116,Papercovered
(1) Spacer131+
rine;: 5t3zx 105/ro
(2) GableShoulderTrim: f lrc *3 Bz, Mitered
( 1) Hinge:9
(1) Hinge:8l/z
(12) Screw:5I t6 #2,Panhead
(1) Strip Magnet(cut-to-fitusingscissors)
(1) IHB-FI HousebodyFoundationpaclgcontains:
(2) Front/BackFoundation:13/aply) 305/sx f lq
(a) Side/lvliddle
Foundation:(3/aply) 153/re x Ftq
(1) [81-Fl GableFoundationpaclgcontains:
(1) FrontFoundation:(3/aply) 915lrcx f lq
(2) SideFoundation:(3/sply) 5t n * FA
(1) [A50-Fl TowerFoundationpack,contains:
(1) FrontFoundation:13/sply) 8 x l3lq
(2) SideFoundation:13/aply) 2tlz* Flq
[3205Componentslpackcontains:
(1) #5M0 DormerWindow
(5) #5042VictorianWindow
(l) #5M9 Circlehead
DoubleCasement
Window
(1) #6018TraditionalDoor
(1) #6022SingleFrenchDoor
Continued
lnstructions for kit #MP-3205
Pzge 2
parts list,continued:
(f) lD-961FrontSteppack:
Seethe enclosedpartslist andinstnrctions
[1200Shingleslpackcontains:
(1200)Octagonal
Pins $hingles
(1) tD-731DeluxeStairandBannisterpack:
Seethe enclosedpartslist & instnrctions
(1) tD80-TKl EaveGingerbread
& NosingTrim pack:
Seethe enclosedpartslist & instnrctions
(1) IEI-TKI GableGingeftread& NosingTrim pack:
Seethe enclosedpartslist & instnrctions
(1) ID-521DeluxeChimneypack:
Seethe enclosedpartslist & instnrctions
(1) [MP-D9] Milled Dormerpack:
Seethe enclosedpartslist & instnrctions
(1) tP-1261Two-StoryWraparoundPorchpack
Seethe enclosedpartslist & instructions
[3200Triml bundlecontains:
(2) TowerFacia: 83/g
(2) TowerFacia: 85/8
(2) R. TowerFrontTrim: Zg3ta
(l) L. TowerFrontTrim: 87lrc,Mitered
(14) StraightTrim Stock:
(10)MiteredTrim Stock:
Options:
Real Good ToW' "Pick Your Dreamhouse"
Catalog featuresPhotos of the 3200 serieshousesthat
beganwith the samekit that you are building. The
accessoriesbelow and much more are available
through yov Real Good Toys miniatures dealer.
The following is a partial list of accessoriesand
Options that fit the 3200 serieshouses.
MP-8302: CompleteMansardExtension,with
two #5042VictorianWindows
MP-E701: CompleteColonialExtension,with
Bay-Window#5008
with
lvP-E702: CompleteColonialExtension,
ColonialWindow#5W
Side-By-Side
MP'E703: CompleteColonialExtension,with
VictorianWindow#50I 5
Side-by-Side
MP-E704: CompleteColonialExtension,with
DoubleFrenchDoor #6011
A-20:
SC:
T-10:
ll25:
6159:
5025:
6007:
6011:
Hinged Rear Roof
Copper Flashing (One Sq.Ft.)
12" Turntable
Dye (Dark Brown): Water soluble Shingle Dye
Dye (Blue Gray): Water soluble $hingle Dye
Louvered Shutter
Interior Door
Wide French Door (Fits the Gable Divider)
The #MP-3205 is pictured above,featuring
five setsofthe #5025 shutters.
Qtu r c h ose d sep ar ate Iy)
Instructionsfor The 3201)Shell
Congratulationson -vourpurchaseof aReul Good Toys
Dollhouse.Your Dollhousehasbeenprecisionmadern
Vermontwrth meticulouscareb1,'ourcraftpeopleusurg
onll' the finest quahq' matenals
The "Shell" urstructions(pages3 - 14) are usedfor all the
#3200 series.
housesrn the DollhouseCenter@
Your kit may'havesmootherterior walls or
difFerentopeningsthan are shorn'nin the illustrationsbut the way the kit goestogether is the samefor all the
#3200 Serieshouses.and this instructionwill tell _-vou
horv. step-b1'-step
This dollhousewill last for years.evengenerations.if
proper care and attentionis given during assembly
Take -vourtime during assemblyand be sureto read
the instructionscompletelybefore-vouproceed.
AssemblyNotes:
A large. clutter-free.well lightedwork area is most
helpful during assembly',and a flat work surfacets
essential
Supphes:
Hammer
White glue
Maskng tape
Utilit'n'knife
Fine Tooth Sau'
Sandpaper
PaintingSupplies
Pencil
Dont be stlrgl,wrth glue or tape. Usegenerousamounts
of glue. Ahvays wipe offexcessglue immediatell'.
Readthe rntructions carefull-v.look at eachof the
illustrations. With the parts ln -yourhands-thurkthe
assemblvthroughbefore1'ouproceed.
Checkall the lourtsto be sureeverythrngis tight or
straight. If more tape or a helperis needed.it's goodto
know that beforethe parts haveglue on them.
Ahvavs test fit (no glue) parts beforefinal assemblr'
Sandany'roughedgesor splintersbeforegluing.
Make sure everything is straight and flat as the
glue dries... That's the shapethat will be
permanent. Make all ioints flush Keep surfacesand
edgessquare
Nailing, checkthe rnsideof thelorrt for a crookednail
beforethe nail is dnvenall the \,\'a)'rn... then\,ou can
grab it rvith pliers if it's necessaryto pull it out
Drive the last bit of the nail in r,vitha hammerand nail
set or arvl to leavethe nail heada little below the
surface. Then sandthe surface(wrthoutr.l'reckingthe
'light'
clapboardshape)and fill the nail hole with
spackleor wood putr)- Sandagainrvhenthe fill is
dn'. and paint r.vhen1'oupaint the rvall
Page 3
Instructions for The 3200 Shell
Page 4
Illustration #H1
Prepare for Attaching the HingestThese
specialFlnges have a straight leaf wfuch attachesto
the Gable Front. and a bent (L) leaf which attachesto
the GableSide (illus #H1)
Prevrerv.In tlls section,you will temporanlyuutall
the hrngesfor the Gable Front and Gable Left Side
You are dourgtlus norv so you can rvork flat on the
table vvherevou can hammerand drive screwsmore
easilythan insidean assembled
house. Make sure
!CIur#1 Ptlllips headscrewdriveris in new condition.
Bent Leaf
€
Straight Leaf
Front
Trimstrip
Illustration #H2
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f-JUt. GIueandtapea thin Tnmstnp (3tiz * 3/8x
tl3lto; to the left edge(on the end)of the Gable
Front.(illus.#Hl &ll2\
Outsitle
Note: Smoothkrt builders - identrfythe baseendof the Gable Front
bv measuing}" from the window to the baseend. On a smoottr
Gable Side,eitherendcanbe the base.
Illustration #II3
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l-1H2. Checkthe clapboardprofile on the GableFront and
Gable Sideto identrfythe baseendof eachof thosepanels.
Mark the baseend so that evenwhenthe clapboardsurfaceis
on the rvork table, you cantell that the baseendis at the
botrom. (illus #H3)
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lH3 .Lay out the GableFront andthe GableTrianglewith
the clapboardsurfaceon the work table (makesurethe base
end is at the bottom) Lay oneGable Sidealongthe right edge
of the Gable Front wrth the clapboardsurfacedown (checkthe
baseend);the GableFront'sTrimstrip touchesthe Gable Side.
Lrre up the shoulderon the Gable Triangle wrth the top edge
of the Gable Side (illus #H4)
L-JU+. Lay a9" Hinge (L) on the panelscenteredbetween
the l$ *raindfloor grooves. Lay an 8712"Hrnge(L)
centeredbetweenthe Gable Triangle andthe 2nd floor
groove. Trace the top and bottom endsof the Hinges onto
the Gable Front
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Base End
Ganie A
#H4
Illustr'ationr #II4
oulder
Li re U pp the S h o
Triangle
GatrleTr
o n the Gatrle
Edge of
rvi :h thee Top Ed
\ th,: G n b l e S i d e
Triangle qr,/
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f,US.
(illus. #H5) Fold the hurgesaroundthe GableFront
wrth the straight leaf of the hinge on the nside surfaceof the
Gable Front, and lined up with the tracrgs. Tape the lunges
tight to the Gable Front. Put anotherpieceof tape on the hmge
over the holes.
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Illustration #II5
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Gabfe
sitre
Page 5
Instructions for The 3200 Shell
IHO
Puncha s|arterholernthe centerof eachhole ur
the tunge.Dnve a narl part wa.v-throughthe wall and pull
it back out (don'tgo all the wav through) Starta scre\\'
F ttc,#2 panhead)ur eachhole (thetapervill help the
screwstandup). Dnve the screr,vll2 *a-v n r,r,itha
hanrmer(hrt it hard!), andthe rest of the r,va1'n'ith a # I
Phrllips scrervdriver(for final trghtentng.let the lunge
h*g over the edgeof the r,rorktable).
Repeatfor the otherscrews.
Take offthe tape.
Gable Left Side
able Right Side
[HZ.
Put the GableRrsht Sideandthe Gable
Roofs underthe GableLeft Sideto hft it up (illus.
#H6) Lure up the top edgeof the Gable Side rnith
the GableTriangle'sshoulder(review'Illus.#4).
Tapethe hnges tightly'to the GableLeft Side. Put
a pieceof tapeovertheholes
IffS
Puncha starterholeanddnve the scrervsas
for
did
the Gable Front. then take the screr.vs
1'ou
back out ofthe GableLeft Side(it's easierbuilding
the housewithout the Front attached).
Illustration #1
Square the Corners
Assemblethe Housebody
(PacksDC-CB and 3200Walls):
Previcw: hr this section,you will squarethe openings,
and put togetherthe Floors and Side Panels.
Squarethe cornersof the windows, door, and
stairwayopenings@lustration#1).
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Selectthe Basic Unit's t'wo Upper Floor panels.
Without glue, test the Floor panelsalong with the
Sides to check the fit, and to identify the proper
position of the stair hole (Illustration #2), offset to the
front and left (viewed from the front) of the dollhouse.
Note The electrification slots make tape-typewiring
easyto run from the first floor to the affic after
construction is done! (slip the tape through
before the backing is pulled off). h this house,
the electrification slots are at the right rear.
The front edge of the Sides is taller than
the back edge. The front edge has a 3/8" flat
above the third floor gnx)Ye.
fJtZ. Spreadgluein thegroovesof oneSide
panel@lustration#3). Useplentyof glueand
spreadit lightly with your fingerto keepit from
dripping
(if theglueis too runny,wait a bit for it to tack).
Now is a greattimefor an extrapair of hands.
Illustration #2
Check the f it
of the Upper Floors
and Side Panels
Illustration #3
Spread Glue
in the Grooves
Page 6
lnstructions tbr The 3200 Shell
LJg Standan Upper Floor on end (checkthe
onentationagaill) and setthe Sidepanelover the
Floor in the nuddlegroove. Repeatfor the other
Upper Floor ur the toP groove.
Ll+. Adiust andcheckall the parts The Floorsmust be
flush at th; back edgeof the Sidepanels("flush" means
'formrnga contiluous.unbrokensurface').The Floors strck
out l/8'iat the front of the Sidepanels(Illustration#4).
Nail throughthe walls urtothe Fioors' Usethe
clapboardlines (or a straightedge)to position the mrddle
Remenrberto checkfor a nris-armednail while the
"itrl
nail headis still sticking out
Illustration #4
3is" Flat Above
the Groove
,/
1/g"
Nail
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Notice the Position
of the Stair Holes
L-lS Ven'carefullv rLrmthe SidefupperFloor assenrbl-v
over. Glue andnail the otherSidepalel to the Fioor. also
fush at the back edge
LIA Spreadthe siclesslightlvto setthe BaseFloor
(usethe bestsideup) rrto the BaseFloor Groove
Make extra-surethat the BaseFloor is pressedto
tire top-edgeof the groove.and is flush at the back
edge. Nail throughthe r,vallsmto the BaseFloor
Review: Make sureall palts are ln placeand all the
iorrts aretight
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Look to confirm that the front edgeof the
Sidesfacesfonvard fillustration #5)
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Checkthe positronofthe starrhole.closerto
Illustration #5
the front and left edge
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The BaseFloor is tight to the groove-top
heview: In thi.sseclronyotr u'rll ottach the
Rrght l;ront panel and sqztureup the hottse'
Pro Note: Bring the edgeof the Front all the
wa)' out to coverthe tips of the clapboardprofile
on the R.rghtSide It is a corrunonoversigtrtto
leavelooseuessbetweenthe parts when attachins
the Right Front. then again whenbuilding the
Tor.verand Gable . and the builder getsto the
Left Front and it doesn'tline up very r,vell-and all
tieht to the rightthe glue is set. Keep ever-Whrng
startinq now.
Make Surethe BaseFloor
is Pressedto the Top Edge
of the Groove
Illustration #6
Right Front
Panel r
Instructions for The 3200 Shell
Page 7
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Spreadgluen thegroovesof theRlgbtFront
panel and on the front edgeof the Rrght Sidepanel
Setthe P-rghtFront urto position on the housebodl'
(Illustration#6).
Careftilll,'hneup the Front-flush with the
Rrght Sideat the basecorner Hold the BaseFioor
trght to the top of the groove.and nail through the
Front into the BaseFloor.
Lure up the Rrglrt edgeflush all the wa-vfrom
the bottom to the top (Ttus is the operationthat
straiglrtensthe house). Tapethe Front securel-v
to
the Right Side.and nail through the Front urto the
Upper Floorsto hold everlthrngtight as the glue
dnes(Illustration#7\ .
Base Floor
Side Panel
Illustration#7
Review:
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The houseis straiglrt.
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The Front is hnedup oll the Rrgirt Side
The BaseFloor is tight to the top of the groove.
hqierv: In tlus section,you will atlach the Tower
Srdes.TorverFloors.and Tower Front (PacksDC-TB
and3200Walls).
Illustration #8
Tower Rigbt
Side
| 18. Glue the Tower Rrght Sideto the Rrght
Front panel touchrngthe front edgeof the floors
(Illustration #8). flush at the bottom.
Glue Fillstrips(l/s x 3/sx 97lto) to the back
edgeof the Tou'er Side,one betweeneachfloor
Tape from the insideof the Tower Sideto
the insideof the Rrght Front. Checkthat the
Tower Srdeis still flush r,viththe housebodvat
the bottom.
I t9 Glue and tape the To\,verFloors in place
into the groovesof the Tolver fught Side.and to
the housebody'sfloors (Illustration #9). Make
the surfacesof the Tor,verFioors line up u,ith the
housefloors.
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Torver Floors. Make sureeverythingis tight to
the nght. Let the glue set for a ferv minutes.
Nail the Tower Sidesto the Tor,verFloors.
tr f I . GlueandtapetheTowerFrontin placeflush
alongthe edges.Nail the Tower Front to the Floors.
Review: Make sure all pafts are in place and all the
lornts are tight. and that the houseand tow-erare strarght.
Flush
Illustration #9
Page 8
lnstructions for The 3201)Shell
Screw Ho
Previpw: kr this section,you will build the Gable
@acksDC-GB and 3200 Walls).
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Illustration #10
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Glue and tape the Gable Right Side to
Gable Floors
the Tower touching the front edgeof the floors
(Illustration#10).
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l-J13. Glue and tape the Gable Floors in place
into the grooves of the Gable Right Side, and to
the housebody'sfloors (Illustration#10 & #11).
Make the surfacesof the Gable Floors line up
with the housefloors.
lllustration #lt
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114.
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Glue and tape the Gable Left Side to the ,
Gable Floors, flush at the bottom and with the
screw holes on the inside of the front edge.
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LJtS. Glue the Left Front to the housebody,nail
into the floors (Illustration #l l). Glue and tape a
Fillstrip to the back edgeof the Gable Left Side
betweeneachfloor. Tape from the inside of the
Gable side to the inside of the l-eft Front.
Tape the Left Front to the house'sLeft Side.
Nail the Gable Sidesto the Gable Floors.
fJro.
Glueandtapethe5h2" x3/4"x ld/r6"
Spacerto the gablebody, flush with the Third
Floor surface(Illustration #12).
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ltl . Glue and tapethe 3/8" x l9L/4" Spacer(the
thick piece of Trim in the 3200 Walls pack) to the
front edgeof the GableRight Side.
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Illustration #12
Tower Top Floor & Tower Back
@achsDC-TB and 32fi) Watls):
ltg. Lay the houseon its front. Glue and tape
the Tower Top Roor in place,flush with the top
edgeof the tower. Let the glue set.
Standthe houseupright. Glue and tape the
Tower Back in place,flush at the top and back
edges(Illustration #13).
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Illustration #13
Spacer
Tower Top
FIoor
Instructions for The 3200 Shell
Assernblethe HousebodyRoof:
Illustration#11
i9 If you are plaruungto shrnglethe roofs of rour
shell.draw guideluresfor locatrrg shrngleson the roof
panels(Illustration#14). The first guidelne shouldbe
draun one Shurglelength from the bottom edge(son're
kindsof shliglesare l l/4". somel1l2". hold 1'our
l
shrngleon the roof to get the starturgltne exactlr,'u'here
vou r.vantit). Drarv the restof the guidelinesspaced1"
apart (seethe shuglurgrrstructionsfor the shurgles1'ou
are usrrg) see Illustration# 14 andthe Guideluie
Measureat nght
One Shingle Length
I l2ti La1,16.A-14 Roof Panelagausttlre
completedhousebody.centeredside-to-side.
the Roof
Tracethe sidesof the housebody,on
underside(Illustration#15) Checkthe Roof ur
place on the houseto make surethe roof cutouts lute
up r.vrththe GabieandTower.
Repeatthe tracing procedurervrththe A-40
Rear Roof. The spaceoutsidethe tracing rs the
sameon the left and right.
l)Zl.
Ternporaril-v
setDividersand Affrc
Panitionsin placeinsidethe housebodl' This
rvill allor,v-vouto make surethe Floors and Roofs
are all straight and fit the Attic Partitions rvhen
ihe Roofs are attached.
l,-)ZZ Glue and tape the A-zt0 Rear Roof to the
peakof the Srdes.flush at the top. to the rear of
the top. and carefulh' lined up i,viththe traced
iines (Illustration# I6)
Illustration #15
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Illustration #16
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Flush at the Top
[-JZi Glue and tapethe Front Roof panel rn
place flush at the top of the A-40. and luredup
r,viththe tracedlines (Illustration #17\
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remainingexposededgeof the Attic Endwalls
(the atric part of the Side panel) flush at the
outsideedgeof the A-40 Rear Roof and with an
evenoverhang(Illustration # 18).
Illustration #18
One Shingle
Lengh
Illustration#t7
Page 10
lnstructions for The 3200 Shetl
Attach the Gable Front & the Gable Triangle:
Gable triangle
flf
. Install the GableFront usingthe screwholes
you preparedur Ht andFI2 (on page3)
Glue and narl the Gable Triangle to the Gabie
third floor. spacedwith onepieceof paperabovethe
GableFront.
The shoulder
linesup
3/+" Spacer
Gable Roofs:
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[lZe . After r ou havefinishedthe marnhouseroof
assembl-v.
selectthe Left and Right GableRoof panels.
Gableside
Nail into the
Floor OnIy
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Gablefront
JZI . Locatethe Roof SupportTnangleon the
Rrght Gable Roof panelursideface. Hold the Rrght
GableRoof panelrn placeon the houseandtestthe
locationand onentationofthe SupportTnanglefor
a goodfit (Illustration#19)
[.-|ZS. Glue the Roof SupportTriangle to the
Rrght GableRoof panel and let dry.
l-lZg Glue and tape the (B-18) Rrght Gable Roof
to the (B-15) Left GableRoof (the Left Roof
overlapsthe fught Roof) lined up on the front and
back. and along the top edge(Illustration#21).
Illustration #20
Pro Tip: Delal''attachingthe Gable Roofs to the
houseuntil the paintrng is done and the shinghng
is underway The fught Gable Roof and the
the gabie and
lrttle bit of houseroof betr,veen
torver are verv hard to shingleafter the gable
roofs are instailed
the Gable Roof set and
Instead.Dre-assemble
test the set on the house When you havethe fit just
right. tracethe Gable Triangle on the undersideof the
Gable Roofs for a painting guideline (Illustration#20).
Mark the Front Roofs shrngleguidelineson the gable
roofs. and drarv shingleguidelineson the gable roofs.
exactly l/-+"abovethe marks, parallel to the gable
roof s top edge(the Gable Roof is steeper,so starting
the shingieshigherwill rnakethe bottom edgesof the
Shingleson the gable and front roofs match). Shingle
the Rrght Gable Roof. Let the glue dry.
Trim the shinglesrvherethev overhangat the
back edge. Trace the Gable Roofs and shingleson
the Front Roof. Shinglethe Front Roof to the
Gable Roof tracing. .Cut the shinglesto fit.
Now you can install the Gable Roofs and
nhen l'ou finish shinglingvou won't haveto work
in this crampedspace.
30. Test and fit, then glue the Gable Roofs to
the houseroof and Gable Trianele.
Pro Tip: The Gable Roof guidelines
are drawn 1/1" above the Front Roof
guilIelines.
Use aframing square, or
meusure dmn from the top edge to
get the guideli,
Illustration#21
Illustration #19
Instructions for kit The 3200
Shell
Page 1l
Tower Roof:
Assembiethe Toi,verRoof set.but
delay attachingit untrl
the houseis fully paurtedand shursled.
Illustration#22
LJ: l. Glue togetherthe Tower
LedgeMoldurgat
the miters (Illustrahons#22). Tape
firrly ur.or-,
the miters *d:p*
up exrra glue The Ledge
assemblyshouidbe up-sidedolvn
on a flat surface
to dry
Put glue ur the top grooveson three
sides
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gf the ledgemoldrngurr.*6ll,fllustrariors #23)
Fit three Tower R.oofpanelsinto
the grooves,
miters to the inside. Glue the miters
wherethe.,
meetand tape firmly, (Illustrati
on #24\.
trlustration#23
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GIueon the Torver Rooftop panel
(Illustratron#25) Inverr the
assemtlr.,to dry,,
Ieavingan evenoverhangon all
sides.
Delay attachingthe roof assembly
to the
tower body until ail houseconstruction
and
finishing is complete.
Illustration #24
Revrev, your plan.s
Jbr fini.shing the otttside of
this house. In Real Good
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Dreqmhouse,, catalog,s phot-os,
we Jinishetl
the houses a,s
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Tape
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(pack D9)
following the enclosedinstructions.
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Finish paintingthe outsideof the
house
| 136 Finishshingling
the House,Gable.
Tor.verand Dorme. Roofs (Shingtesqre
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.tepqrarcpurchose,l.
Illustration #25
Roof Top
Instructions for kit The 3200 Shell
Illustration#26
Centerthe rail --+>
(Distanceis the same)
Widows Walk:
railingsusing
Make four pairs of 215116"
L]:2.
the Rails, Dowels, and the SpacerJig (the Jig
makesit easierto evenlyspaceDorvelsand to
keep them straight). Keep the Railing SpacerJig
for the porch railing assembl.v(porchesare o
separatepurcha.se).
Set one Rail next to the Rail Jig so that the disrance
from the end of the Rail to the next locaturggroovern
the jig is the sameon eachend (Illustrauon #26)
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Rail
f]:g
Checkthe fit of a Dorvelrn the Rail's
groove (Illustration #27). If it's too tight, drag the
endlightly over a pieceof sandpaper.Dip the end
of the Dowel rn a small puddleof glue and push it
urtothe Rail at a locator. Add the rest of the
Dowels in the samefashion.
Tip the Rail so the Dowels lay in the locators;
adjustthe spacingand straightenthe Dowels. t€t
the glue dry wrth the Dowels strarghtand even.
Dowel
Illustration#27
Dowels for porch railings are long
enough to let you add the second
Rail while the Dowels are in the Jig.
For tower railings' let the
glue dry, then add the second Rail
outside the Jig.
39. Dab glue on the Dor,velends Work the
secondRail into place starting at one end. Squeeze
that end while progressurgtou'ard the other,
feedins one Dowel end after the other into the Rail.
foO.
Checkthe assemblywith a square.
Indivrdual Dowels can be adlustedby gently
grasping one end n'ith pliers and "rocking" them
into position. Set asideto dry.
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Test the Raihngsand four IT lS"Turnposts
on the Tou,'erRooftop. Spacethe Railings 1/8"
abovethe Rooftop using an extra Dowel to hold it
while the glue dnes
J+2.
Without Glue, lay out the Railings and
Turnposts on the Tower Rooftop. When the setup
is right, take off one piece at a time and glue it
back in place (Illustration #28),
Rail
Illustration#28
Widow's Walk
Rail
Fage 13
Instructions for The 320t)Shell
Tower Brackets(PackDC-TB):
Install Brackets after all exterior trim and painting is
complete. Readthe rest of the instmctionsand complete
the plan for the outsideof the housebefore you proceed.
lllustration #29
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l-J43. Glue on the Tower Brackets(Illustration#29\.
Lay the houseon its back. Lay out five Bracketsspaced
evenly acrossthe Tower Front (*l3l4" betweenBrackets).
Removeone Bracket at a time and glue it back in place.
let the glue dry.
fJU.
Repeattestingthengluingon Bracketsfor the
Tower Right Side (lay the houseon its left side),and
for the Tower Left Side (lay the houseon the righ|.
The Diamond Window (Pack DC-GB):
f]+S. Insertplexiglassinto the groovesof the
J\
Diamond window (you may needto slightly
sandthe corners).
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l-J46. Glue toeetherthe Diamond Window Trim
(Illustration #30). Sandand paint if desired,use a nowater first coat suchas shellac. Glue the Trim to the
GableTriangle coveringthe window edges.
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Illustration #30
Diamond
Window Trim
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Glue
. Glueandtape a314"
x 1/8"x 97/16"Fillstrip
to the joined back edgesof the Tower and Gable
betweeneach floor (Illustration #31).
Interior Finishing:
Finish the Inside...PlanAhead!
Our pro finishes the interior of a few houses
each year. Here's the order that he follows for
tackling the interior finishing:
o Electrical wiring (he only usestape style)
.
Score and stain floors
'
Dividers and Attic Partitions
.
Wallpaper (use "Yes" brand paste)
'
Stairs
o
Carpeting
.
Molding and trim
Illustration#31
1/gtt
x
3/gtt
Fillstrip
l/gtt
x
3/.rtt
Fillstrip
1/g" x 3/g"
Fillstrip
Page 14
Instructions for The 32tltl Sheltr
The Divrder locatroncan be changednew doors can
be cul or wails canbe choppedto differentsizes.
Try out different combinanonsbeforeyou giue fie
Dividers in piace.
Deial,'Dividerinstaliatronuntil all mtenor
finislune decisionsiravebee,l:made.
103/4"
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First F'loor Divider Layout
Optional Second Floor Layout
Gtue together a.l}3l4" Divider and
a 5" Divider for a Two-Door Divider
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The Shell part of your project
is now complete...
Enjoy the rest!
PageL5
Instructionsfor The #MP-3205
Assembleand Attach the Foundations
(PacksI[B-F, El-F & A50-F):
Illustration #1
theFIB-F
tr f . Glueandnailtogether
Nail
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Note:
Front/Back Overlaps Sides
?\
foundationperimeter.TheFrontandBack
overlapthesides(Illustration#l).
fJlZ. Install the Middle Foundationsspaced
about 10" from eachend.
E:.
Glue and weight, t&p€,and nail the
foundationsetto the bottom of the housebody'sbase
floor, spacedevenlyat the sidesand front, and flush
at the baseFloor'srear edge.
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theE-lF foundation
Glueandnailtogether
perimeter.The Front overlapsthe sides.
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Approximately
Illustration #2
View from
the Bottom
Glue and nzultogetherthe A50-F foundation
perimeterasshown.
flo
Glueandweigh! tape,andnail theA50-Fand
foundafionandto
theE-lF foundationto thehousebody
thebottomofthe Gablefloor, spacedevenlyat thesides
andFront(Illustration#2).
SpaceEvenll'
flz
AttachtheEaveGingerbreadandNosingTrim SpaceE'enly
instructions.
(pactsD-s0-TK & EI-TK) seetheenclosed
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AssembleandAttachthe Chimneys
(Pack D-52) following the enclosedinstructions.
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HB.F
AssembleandAttachthe Dormer
(Pack MP-D9) following the enclosedinstructions.
f]ro.
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PaintandinstalltheWindowsandDoors.
andAttachthe Porch
l. Assemble
(Pack P-126) fotlowing the enclosedinstructions.
Illustration #3
Assembleand Attach the Front Steps
f]rz.
(Pack D-96) following the enclosedinstructions.
|-| f l. Assembleand Install the Interior Stairs
(Pack D-73) following the enclosedrnstructions'
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Side Trim
l-f t+ Apply paintedtrim (Illustrations#3 &,#4)
to the fully assembledand painteddollhouseafter
the porchhasbeenattached(step#l l)'
Trim is suppliedoversizedin many cases.
Tape all your trim in place, making good useof any
pre-cut parts, and with extra lengthon the bottom of
the house Marh pre-cut, paint, and glue in place
Front Trim
the Trim. Use a fine toothedsaw, a sharputility
knife, or scissorsto cut the Trim to length, sanding
for a final fit if necessary.
Side Trim
Gable/Tower
Side Trim
Front Trim
Front Trim
Torver Facia
Instmctions lor The #NIP-3205
Page 16
8s/s
Illustration #4
8s/s
Fll*r
Gable/TowerSideTrim
TowerBackTrim
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Side Trim
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SideTrim
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LJl5. Shinglethe Roof: On the outsideof the Roof
panelsdraw guidelinesfor locatng Shurgles The
first guidelureon eachpanelto be shurgledshouldbe
drar,vnone Shugle lengthfrom the bottom edge.
Drarv the restof the guidelinesspacedl" apart
Glue. Usea tluck paneladhesivesuchas Liquid
Nails Maccoavailablein caulkinggun tubesat
buildurgsuppll'stores Trirn lust a little of the end
of the tube for a tnv hole,givug a thin beadof glue
Ahvavs usegoodventilationrvith solventbased
adhesives.
A. Glue a "starterro\.\,"or llz" long Slunglessquare
edgedown along the bottom edgeof the Roof, or
"Flash"the edgewith a l/2" strip of copper(#SC
from Reul Good Toys is availablethrough 1'our
dealer)to preparethe bottom edgeof the Roof for
the first row of shingles(Illustration#-5)
B Appl.v-,
a thin lureof adhesivejust below the lorvest
guidelureall the \\a\/ acrossoneroof. Pressthe top
otrt
edgeof a Slungleinto the hneof glue. squeezmg
the excess.Hold the first Shrngleandpressanother
Shrngleinto the adhesive,tight to the first Hold the
next Shurgleandpressrn another etc.all the rl,a1
acrossthe roof. cuttingthe last Shurgleto fit
Continueup the roof oneror,r'ata time.
Start the next ror,vwith a half Shingleso that the
seambetrveenShinglesis staggeredback and
forth as you go up the roof. Line up the top edge
of eachrorv (exceptthe starters)u'ith the
guidelines Cut the top rorv of Shinglesso that
eachror.vr,vrllhavethe sarnereveal Finishthe
top edgewrth a "BostonLap": pairs of Shingles
laid honzontalll,.Start at the endsof the oeak.and.
rvith eachpair overlapprngthe previouspair. uork
to the niddle
lt'Reveal
ShingleGuideline
Line of Adhesive
Copper f,'lashing
Illustration#5
Chimney
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You haue finished the Dollhouse
part of gour project .--
Enjog The Rest!
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