Tuesday, November 14, 2017

Half Scale Custom Dollhouse: La Maison de Campagne

I don't do many half scale(1/24) dollhouses. But a commission request came in from Don to turn La Maison de Campagne into a smaller version and I decided to give it a go!
Something I like to do is get purchased elements to keep me in scale. For this project it was the staircase and door frame. This is a great tip for any scale. Buy a door or a window. Just something that will remind you of the scale you should keep while building your custom house.
 This dollhouse came out to 9 1/2" across x 11 1/2" tall x 10" deep.

I chose to put the battery and switches under the house since the chimneys are so small.





 For this project, I used Pico LED lights and fire kits I got here:  https://www.modeltrainsoftware.com/fire-led.html
https://www.modeltrainsoftware.com/smd-chip-leds.html
These Pico lights are very good. It's remarkable how much light comes out of something so tiny!



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16 comments:

  1. UnknownNovember 14, 2017 at 2:32 PM

    Beautiful!!!

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  2. elizabeth sNovember 14, 2017 at 2:44 PM

    I LOVE IT, Caroline! The atmosphere inside is sooooo French and the exterior finishes are all simply Marvelous!
    Another miniature job WELL DONE! :D

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  3. AnonymousNovember 14, 2017 at 5:28 PM

    ooo myyyyy love this one :D <3 xx

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  4. SamNovember 14, 2017 at 8:07 PM

    I cannot imagine trying to build or decorate a house in this scale. (My hands are way too big!) You have made a very impressive little house. The details and finishing are just perfect!

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  5. PILAR6373November 14, 2017 at 10:40 PM

    Preciosa también a ésa escala,las dominas todas!!! Es un placer admirar tus trabajos!!!!
    Besos.

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  6. Drora's minimundoNovember 15, 2017 at 1:25 AM


    Another wonderful achievement. It's a beautiful half scale doll house.
    Thank you for the tips.
    Hugs, Drora









































    A lovely house, another great job.
    Thank you for the tips. Isn't it easier to install

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  7. miniacollectionNovember 15, 2017 at 8:03 AM

    So gorgeous!!! I love the door and the fire.
    Geneviève

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  8. FabiolaNovember 15, 2017 at 10:32 AM

    Wonderful!

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  9. Isabel RuizNovember 15, 2017 at 1:29 PM

    A pesar de la escala, te ha quedado tan fantástica como siempre.

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  10. Marisa | Pez_CalcetínNovember 15, 2017 at 11:16 PM

    Wonderful work. Congrats Caroline! Hugs

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  11. ArtvanDaniellevanderhorst.blogspot.comNovember 16, 2017 at 9:14 AM

    Het is weer een fantastisch project geworden super Caroline lieve groetjes Daniëlle

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  12. Shabby DollhouseNovember 16, 2017 at 12:54 PM

    You my goodness .... 1:24 ????? This is very small ..... but sooooo cute !!!!
    I love your houses!!

    Hugs
    Sigrid

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  13. ЮлияNovember 16, 2017 at 1:31 PM

    Hello Caroline! Your unique style is even more vividly visible on such a small scale. Charming house! Hugs, Julia

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  14. Eloisa November 18, 2017 at 9:36 AM

    Magnífica y adorable !!!!

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  15. Nellie's Cozy PlaceNovember 25, 2017 at 12:09 PM

    Hi Caroline,
    How are you girlie?? Did you have a nice Thanksgiving? Did yall stay home or go away this year??

    Sure loving this new lil house, love how you did the roof.....what a darling
    and quaint french chalet.
    Don't know how you do these tiny houses but you sure do a great job.
    Let me know how you and your family are doing..........
    Blessings sweetie,
    Nellie

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  16. Jean TuthillDecember 11, 2017 at 7:34 AM

    So pretty! I love the whole look of it! Half scale is nice, but must be hard to get used to building. They are going to love it for sure!!

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