When installing the roof edge overhangs for this dollhouse, I recommend starting with smaller pieces like the dormer and rear sections before moving to larger sections. The pieces interconnect like a puzzle, and minor gaps are normal due to the wood's natural characteristics. These imperfections will be concealed when I apply stucco to the roof's underside.
I've also been working on the fireplace, which I've installed without the mantel and oven doors. Initially, I considered using stone, but the dollhouse seemed to "communicate" a preference for stucco, so I'll cover the entire hearth and fireplace in this material.
One critical lesson I learned was the importance of installing the hearth before the wall. I mistakenly put up the wall first, which made hearth placement impossible. To resolve this, I had to cut side slots to fit the hearth and then install the side piece through the foundation's bottom. The key takeaway is to install the hearth alongside the fireplace wall to ensure proper placement. While the instructions exist, they lack clarity without accompanying illustrations.
