In the mid 50's Dad build a 'doll' house in the back yard.

It was L shaped in the corner of the yard (rock walls).

It was elevated off the ground - no wood touches ground.
The roof was a single slant to the rear (walls) and a grownup
could walk in if slightly stooped. Mom easy and the kids.
It was 8' by 16' to the corner - maybe longer.
It was from scrap wood we scrounged from shipping crates and
whatever. I saw it in the mid 70's - new shingles and paint.
The house looked good from the street on a drive-by.

Martin

On 7/12/2012 6:19 PM, Nick wrote:
Hello folks,
I'm from the other side of the pond and would much appreciate all the advice
I can get.
Our daughter has recently made us proud grandparents. This is a good thing.
My wife and daughter have entrusted me to make a dolls house for
granddaughter. This is not a bad thing.
I have enjoyed working with wood all my life and am reasonably equipped with
tools & know how to use them.
But.
(1) I have a tendency to get bogged down with detail.
(2) I would like to make something that Elouise [granddaughter] can enjoy
not only when she's old enough but also for her future.
(3) I haven't seen a dolls house for about 50 years.

Scale 1:12

Anybody know of good books or sites to get some reference please?
All tips and hints would be muchly appreciated.
Thanks,
Nick.