Real Good Toys Special Edition Vermont Farmhouse, Jr. Instructions Manual page 13

Instructions for the Special Edition Vermont Farmhouse Jr
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17. Without glue, test the Roof set in place on
the sides of the housebody, make sure the roofs are
centered side-to-side (Illustration #14).
Take the Roof set off, then glue and tape the Roof
set in place centered side-to-side.
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18. Glue and tape the Eaves in place, on the
remaining exposed top edge of the sides, flush at the
outside edge of the Rear Roof. Look under the Eaves
to check that the spacing is even (Illustrations #15).
Spacing is even
The Gable:
Preview: In this section you will draw shingle
guidelines (optional), shingle the Gable Triangle;
and install the Gable set.
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19. Draw Shingle guidelines on the outside of
the Gable Triangle. The first guideline should be
drawn one Shingle length from the bottom edge.
Draw the rest of the guidelines spaced
(Illustration #16).
To create the "Cottage Weave" shown, our pro
draws a 2 nd line
1 / " below the
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and butts every-other shingle to this lower line
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20. Shingle the Gable Triangle (Illustra-
tion #17). Follow the Shingling instructions in
the "Shingle the Roof" section. Let the glue dry
overnight..
Trim the Shingles to match the edges of the
Triangle. Cut from the inside laying your x-acto®
knife or single edge razor against the edge of the
Triangle, and make several light cuts starting
at the bottom and working to the top. Cut the
Shingles again, this time from the outside to leave
1 / " on the edge un-shingled (this fits into the
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Gable Roofs'grooves). Cut from the bottom to the
top - gentle and careful!
You can skip ahead to the section for assembling
the Windows and Door (even the Porch section)
and come back to here when the Gable Triangle's
Shingles are dry.
Illustration #15
Eave
7 / " apart
8
7 / " spaced lines,
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the Roof
Illustration #14
Roofs centered
Side-to-Side
Front Roof
Front Roof
Illustration #17
Gable Triangle Shingling
Illustration #16
Gable Shingle Guidelines
Rear Roof
Blunt Edges Form a
Gluing Surface for
the Rooftop Cresting
Rear Roof
Special Feature:
Milled Triangle does not
need to be Shingled
7 / "
8
One Shingle Length
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