I've been adjusting the exterior paint because I felt the gray stone needed some variation. I decided to change the color of a few stones to a very light brown, almost golden, while keeping the dark gray base. I painted the dark gray stones solid and added texture to the light brown stones to match the light gray ones, maintaining an aged look. Now, I'm pleased with how the exterior looks.
Today, I stained and glued some interior trim. Next, it’s time to assemble the roof. This roof is straightforward to work with since the mansard panels are slanted rather than curved, making it easier to bend them inward. Use masking tape to hold everything in place as you go along. I painted the top roof gray and glued on all the brackets. Be sure to closely examine the dollhouse picture to space your brackets correctly and ensure you have enough on each side.
To enhance the bay roofs, I decided to use black sandpaper instead of just paint. I used the piece that came with the dollhouse kit, which was sufficient for both roofs. Hot melt glue is ideal for adhering sandpaper, and it's best to add it after assembling the roofs. Create a template of the roof shape and cut out a matching piece of sandpaper for a perfect fit. Handle the sandpaper carefully; any paint or glue will ruin it permanently. Ideally, you should wait until after finishing the dollhouse to add it, but I couldn't resist doing it now. This means I'll need to be extra cautious not to damage them as I continue working on the dollhouse.
I also painted the attic ceiling and primed the walls, which is easier when you turn the dollhouse upside down. I installed finials on each corner of the top roof. Make sure you only do this once you're certain you won't need to turn the dollhouse upside down again to avoid breaking them.
