Dollhouse Exterior: Roof Shingles

The Dollhouse kit came with a standard MDF roof that had tile marks cut into it. It would  probably have looked OK just painted but I decided to shingle the whole thing. 

Yep, I didn't really think that one through. After laying around 2000+ individual shingles just on one side of the roof, I still have the front side to go. This also involves cutting the shingles to fit around both of the small dormers and also the large bay dormer. 

I have now come to terms with the fact that I often make idiotic decisions all for the sake of appearance, however I think it looks better than just paint, and may be worth the hand cramps and hate towards shingles that I have been experiencing!!

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Step by Step:

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Dollhouse Exterior: Roof Top Dormers

For the dormers, I ordered in some ornate bird apex trims and also used the front apex edging that came with the dollhouse kit. The shingles have been stained and both dormers have  been installed - very exciting!.............for me ;-)

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Dormer Step by Step Process:

Dollhouse Exterior: Side Bay Window

The side bay window is now complete. Paint, install and interior edging is done. I still need to complete the interior wood trim, but it's almost there. 

I opted for the bay window instead of the standard window frame that came with the house. The bay window adds more light to the room and enhances character, it also gives another point of interest and can be utilised as a sitting area in the bedroom.

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Step by Step Shots:

Undercoated

Top coat and 1st trim colour done

2nd & 3rd trim colour done

Close up of above shot

Once glued in I taped down to ensure strong adhesion

Inside View: Just installed

trim done

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