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Real Good Toys Classic Bungalow Instructions Manual

Real Good Toys Classic Bungalow Instructions Manual

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Congratulations on your choice of a Real Good Toys product. Your kit has been precision made with meticulous
care by our craftspeople using carefully selected materials. This Dollhouse will last for years, even generations, if
heirloom care and attention is given during assembly. Take your time and read the instructions completely. If you
have questions, ask the experts at your local Dollhouse store or at info@realgoodtoys.com
Before you begin -
You have already opened the box and
see all the parts organized in boxes and bundles. For the
moment, keep them that way. There are important things to
do before you open your glue bottle.
Choose your color scheme
munity, models in your local Dollhouse shop or at our web-
site: realgoodtoys.com; look at plan books from a paint store
or architectural books at your library (a favorite is: Painted
Ladies by Michael Larsen and Elizabeth Pomada). You will
be painting some of the parts right away so get the paint
now. Choose high-quality interior semi-gloss latex enamel
paints for ease of use and durability.
Prepare your space
Prepare your space
: :
This dollhouse
This dollhouse
will spread out over a large area while
will spread out over a large area while
it is being built. You will need a
it is being built. You will need a
large fl at tabletop for the house,
large fl at tabletop for the house,
several boxes to keep parts orga-
several boxes to keep parts orga-
nized until they are needed, and
nized until they are needed, and
several trays lined with waxed
several trays lined with waxed
paper for holding small parts
paper for holding small parts
like windows and railings.
like windows and railings.
A snap-lid box will keep your
A snap-lid box will keep your
tools and supplies handy
tools and supplies handy
between building sessions.
between building sessions.
Tools and Supplies:
Tape measure or ruler, Pencil, Sticky notes
White glue
(like Aleene's Tacky Glue®)
Solvent-based Panel Cement
Masking tape, Utility knife or coarse fi le, yardstick
Fine tooth saw (razor saw
Painting Supplies, Sandpaper
Waxed paper, Rubber Bands
PostIts®, Aleene's®, Liquid Nails®, and X-Acto® are registered trademarks of their manufacturers
and have no affi liation with Real Good Toys
Real Good Toys  122 Gallison Hill Rd  Montpelier, VT 05602  802 479-2217  www.realgoodtoys.com
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the
1
Scale
2
.
Look at houses in your com-
(like PostIts®)
for all construction
(like Liquid Nails®)
for shingles
(like X-Acto®)
or a hacksaw)
(especially 320gr)
#8 and #32
Classic Bungalow
Measure and identify the parts
groupings that protect the parts, and that is how the Parts
List is organized. As you measure and identify the parts,
label them with sticky notes using the names from the parts
list, and check them off the parts list so you know you have
everything. Taking the time now to identify and organize
the parts also makes them familiar so you will understand
what the instructions intend as you read ahead.
• Plan ahead so you know where you are going
• Read ahead so you know how to get there
• Paint ahead so the parts will be ready when you need them
Options
:
see your miniature dealer
EL-66 Hole starter and electrifi cation tool
Stucco Grit: Paint additive for foundation texture
Dye-1: Brown shingle dye
Dye-3: Grey shingle dye
SC:
Copper fl ashing
#H-6007: 6-panel interior doors fi t the Dividers
This kit accommodates
Kit #HB-1900
:
The kit is packed in
1
/
" Scale furniture
2
©08/16

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Summary of Contents for Real Good Toys Classic Bungalow

  • Page 1 Real Good Toys’ ©08/16 Congratulations on your choice of a Real Good Toys product. Your kit has been precision made with meticulous care by our craftspeople using carefully selected materials. This Dollhouse will last for years, even generations, if heirloom care and attention is given during assembly. Take your time and read the instructions completely. If you have questions, ask the experts at your local Dollhouse store or at info@realgoodtoys.com...
  • Page 2 Parts List page 2 Instructions for Kit #HB1900 Identify the parts: Open one bundle at-a-time. Measure each part and fi nd it on the parts list. Label the parts and mark the parts list so you know you’ve found everything. Drawings are not all the same scale (measurements are approximate and are for identifi...
  • Page 3 Parts List page 3 Instructions for Kit #HB1900 Cross section (1) Dormer Base: ( x 7, beveled (1) Front Wall: ( x 15 , cutouts 8 clapboard Mid Floor (2) Side Walls: ( 8 clapboard Chimney Chimney (The stair hole is closer to the back) (pr) Attic EndWalls L&R: ( ) 6 x 6 , angled...
  • Page 4 Don’t be stingy with glue or tape; use generous amounts. will fi t. Always wipe off excess glue immediately. Stain the Shingles: Our pro uses Real Good Toys’ Shingle Keep one damp rag and one dry rag handy all the time. Dye (available through your Real Good Toys miniature Have weights available for holding things tight as glue dealer) when dying the shingles for this house.
  • Page 5 Pre-assembly page 5 Instructions for kit #HB-1900 A Railing Assembly demo is available online at dhbuilder.com □ 1. Rail Assembly A. 1. Paint (the fi rst coat) and sand the Rails before assembly. Wipe any paint out of the grooves, and do not paint the Rail ends at all (wipe the ends to eliminate paint that sneaks around the corner).
  • Page 6 Instructions for kit #HB-1900 Foundation page 6 □ Long Foundation 2 Foundation. A. Glue and tape the Foundation Longs ”) and two Mid Foundations (9”) together. B. Glue a Mid Foundation (9”) to the Foundation set, about Step 2A 7” from each end (centered). (Illustration #2B) Mid Foundation Tape the Base Floor to the Foundation to hold it square as the glue dries...
  • Page 7 Porch Posts page 7 Instructions for kit #HB 1900 □ Postbase Side 4B Center Postbases: 4B (1) Two Sets (1) Lay two Postbase Fronts fl at, glue and tape two Post- base Sides to each, lined up on the edges (2) Glue and tape a Postbase Back to each assembly.
  • Page 8 Instructions for kit #HB 1900 Dormer Front page 8 □ 5. The Dormer Front: Glue and tape together the Dormer Front set Clapboard faces outward Glue the Fronts to the Triangle, lined up on the out- side edge (test the spacing with the Dormer Base) Glue the Dormer Base to the Dormer Fronts, lined Dormer Front Set up on the outside edge.
  • Page 9 Instructions for kit #HB 1900 Test Assembly: Roofs page 9 □ 6 Test Assembly (continued). C. The Roofs Tape together The Front Roof and the Rear Roof Assembly Set the Roofs on the Attic Endwalls, centered side-to-side (1” over- hang on each end) Tape the Porch Roof to the bottom edge of the Front Roof, lined up Rear Roof Set side-to-side and at the bottom...
  • Page 10 Test Assembly: Dormer page 10 Instructions for kit #HB 1900 Measure for shingle guidelines from the top of the Roof. Mark ” every ” down both sides of the Front Roof, the Porch Roof, and the Rear Roof set. The guidelines themselves may be easiest to ”...
  • Page 11 Test Assembly: Porch page 11 Instructions for kit #HB 1900 □ 6 Test Assembly (continued). E. The Porch Set up the Postbases and Railings on the Front Porch. Set up the Front Steps between the Center Postbases Set a Postbase Cap on each Postbase, centered Set a Porch Post centered on each Postbase.
  • Page 12 Beam) so the layers of paint don’t become too thick. After they are glued together, I second coat the set. Many of the show models we build here at Real Good Toys have Stucco Grit mixed with the second coat of paint that is used on...
  • Page 13 page 13 Instructions for kit #HB 1900 □ Base Floor 9. Glue, tape, and weight the Base Floor to the Foundation. Glue together the Base Step and the 2nd step. Let the glue dry. Builder’s tip: Skip ahead whenever glue is drying to pre-assembly Foundation steps like Windows and Brackets so they will be ready when you are ready for them.
  • Page 14 page 14 Instructions for kit #HB1900 □ 13. Tighten up the End Postbase, the 4 Railing, and the Looking down on the porch Center Postbase on one end to exactly locate the Center Post- base. Keeping the Center Postbase in that spot, spread the End ”...
  • Page 15 page 15 Instructions for kit #HB 1900 □ □ 15B. Glue the Porch Beam to the Postcaps. Temporarily 15A. Glue the Postbase Caps, Posts, and Post- tape two Arches between the Center Posts. The Arches are caps to the Postbases, centered and straight. the guide for spacing the Center Posts.
  • Page 16 page 16 Instructions for kit #HB 1900 □ 18. Glue and tape the Roofs to the house, centered side to side (1” overhang). Let the glue dry. Front Roof □ Rear Roof and Eave 19. Glue and tape the Dormer Sides to the Dormer Front. The Cricket Roofs are smaller than the Handy Squares, and Porch Roof easy to use as squares here.
  • Page 17 page 17 Instructions for kit #HB 1900 If you intend to use copper fl ashing in the valleys, visit www.dhbuilder.com for guidance. Glue and tape the Dormer Roof to the house. Let the glue dry. □ 23. Tape together the Cricket Roofs at the peak. Lay the Cricket Triangle into the roof set spaced evenly from the front edges and set back so that the bottom edge of the Cricket Tri- angle exactly matches the bevels on the Cricket Roof edge.
  • Page 18: Window Assembly

    page 18 Instructions for kit #HB 1900 Window Assembly: dhbuilder.com has more window assembly photos □ 3” Step 25 25. Assemble four sets of 2 x 3 Window Frames. Window Frame up-side-down Test assemble (no glue) a window frame set. Practice hold- 2”...
  • Page 19 page 19 Instructions for kit #HB 1900 Trim Turn the house up-side-down on several thicknesses of cardboard. Porch Rafter End □ 28A. Porch Rafter Ends: Lightly mark the underside of the Porch Roof every 1” from right to left measured from the end of the Middle Floor, then again from left to right measured from the other end of the fl...
  • Page 20 page 20 Instructions for kit #HB 1900 □ A. Glue on the rear bracket fi rst 28. 45 Side Brackets: A. Glue the rear 45 Bracket to the side and roof, touching the Side Trim at the back edge. Notice the amount of space from the bottom edge of the Bracket to the Space below the bracket next clapboard edge.
  • Page 21 page 21 Instructions for kit #HB 1900 □ 29. A. 30 Dormer Brackets: Glue the Triple Window in the Dormer Front. Glue two 30 Brackets to the Dormer Front and roof, touching the Trim. Glue the other two 30 Brackets centered over the left and right window panes Right Brackets Left Brackets...
  • Page 22 page 22 Instructions for kit #HB 1900 □ ” Chimney Cap 30. Chimney: Assemble the Chimneys up side down. ” Chimney Cap ” Chimney Cap Let the glue dry, and paint the Chimneys. Attach the Chimneys 1” from the edge of the Roof and 1”...
  • Page 23 page 23 Instructions for kit #HB 1900 Finish the Outside □ □ 32. Finish the Trim: 33. Inspect the fi t of the Door Cut and attach Horizontal Trim from the Horizontal Strip- Interior Trim. wood ( Install the Door; glue together, Door Interior Trim Door Interior Trim Cut and attach Eave Trim from the Horizontal Stripwood.
  • Page 24 Wiring? Wallpaper? Tile or carpeting? Every choice makes a difference in the order of fi nishing. Real Good Toys has provided materials for some basic interior work, but you may choose to do it differently.

This manual is also suitable for:

Hb-1900BungalowB-1920