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The Importance of Scale in Miniatures

How scale is applied to miniatures. Information on how scale is measured in dollhouse and model railroad scales, collectible villages, antiques, miniature vehicles, gaming figures and finescale.

How to Choose a Dolls House Doll

Factors to consider when choosing which doll to move into your dolls house or miniature scene.

How To Choose An Electrical System For A Dolls' House

How to choose between copper tape wire, round wire or hybrid systems when you are planning to wire a dolls house for electricity.

Timeline of History and Domestic Inventions From 1640's to 1900

A timeline of domestic inventions and world events from 1600 to 1900 intended to help model builders create more realistic historic models.

Miniature and Dwarf Fruit Trees

Information you need to know about choosing a dwarf or miniature fruit tree.

Start Knitting In Miniature Scales

How to start knitting in common miniature scales for 1:12 or 1:24 dolls house scenes.

Four Steps to a First Dollhouse Collection - A Beginners Plan

How to decide whether you want a collection for a display box, a dollhouse, or a showcase. Information on how to plan your collection for the best effect.

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