1/2" Scale Victorian
The very last thing I need right now is another project, but I came across this 1/2" scale Victorian house the other day at an antique mall and like Ado Annie in the musical Oklahoma, I couldn't say no. They were practically giving it away. I asked if the price tag was correct.
The colors are a little bold for me. The first order of business will be to tone down the red roof and probably select a more suitable color palette for the exterior instead of the stark white. I think I can turn this into a true Victorian Painted Lady!
The interior is pretty much a clean slate. The previous owner had started wiring it with copper tape. I had seen 1/2" scale projects here and there but had not really paid much attention to them. I had no idea there were so many components for this scale on the market.
The package came with so many little things - doors, door hardware, wood flooring, wallpaper, and a stair kit with railings.
It also has interior walls that can be placed and a wiring kit. There were also a few furniture kits tucked inside.
The other pieces that caught my eye in the bag of goodies that came with this, are some pretty great fireplaces, a canopy crib, and a Bespaq plant stand and an ornate carved piece of wood - possibly a cornice piece for window coverings or over a door. I had never really thought about tackling a 1/2" scale project, other than my antique pieces. Maybe I can use it for my Tootsie Toy collection?
Dear Troy,
ReplyDeleteNice to read about your Victorian house. I hope to follow the progress of this house.
Kind regards Dorien
Hello Dorien,
DeleteI hope to have time for this new project! I will keep you posted.
Hello Troy,
ReplyDeleteAnother AMAZING find. This is such a great structure and I thinkt ransforming it into a painted lady is going to be a wonderful project. I can't wait to see you work your magic on this one.
Hugs,
Giac
Hi Giac,
DeleteI agree, it was such a great find. They were asking $50 and the all of the items inside still had the prices on them and it totaled several hundred dollars. I couldn't pass it up. I may be contacting you how you did the finish on your stairs and walls when I get to that point. I envisioned a rich wood paneled entryway when I saw it. Thanks for the note.
What a great find! It is incredible that it contained so many extras. It is a gorgeous house and I am sure you will turn it into something even more gorgeous. What fun!!
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Hi Susan,
DeleteThanks for the note. I was surprised about all of the extras too. I love the Houseworks doors and windows at the smaller scale.
Lucky you, Ado! It's a cute house, Troy, but you're right about the colors. --Guess it was originally intended as a 'Christmas house?'(Duh)! but I could definitely she it tarted up, Painted Lady-style.
ReplyDeleteIt does have that "Christmas House" color scheme going on doesn't it!
DeleteNice house Troy, I'm looking forward to seeing the improvements you make on it! And what a great buy too!
ReplyDeleteI love the Balcony that is integrated with the roof on the second floor. Other than the roof being a little bright, I find the color scheme charming; it reminds me of many of the farm houses to the west of Philadelphia in the countryside towards Lancaster. I look forward to seeing your results!
ReplyDeleteBellissima casa delle bambole!!! Mi piace tanto il colore!! Buon lavoro!!!!
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Elvira
You find the most wonderful things! Thanks for sharing this little house. I can't wait to see how you finish it. :D
ReplyDeleteWhat a terrific find, half scale is very precious and just that much smaller than twelfth scale that it makes it a challenge. So wonderful having all those accessories too.
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