one window sash over the top opening of each window on the exterior of the house. Position and glue
one window casing over and around each sash. Position and glue one casing flush with bottom edge of
casing legs.
2. R&P twenty two shutter supports (10). Center a shutter support along each side of every window
casing leg and glue.
3. Position and glue the four arched window casings that have plastic glued to them.
4. R&P house bottom trim (1,4,5,8). Position all house bottom trims before gluing in place. There is
bottom trim for each side if both chimneys as well as along entire house. When pieces are positioned
properly, glue in place. Note: there will be a space in the front with no bottom trim where front steps will
be placed.
5. R&P large front step tread (9), small front step tread (9), large and small risers (9), and four step sides
(9). Position and glue large riser under front edge of large step tread. Position and glue large step sides
flush with ends of riser. Repeat this process for small step, then glue small step on top of large step,
centered with back edges flush. Glue this entire assembly centered under front door opening.
6. R&P front door casing pieces A,B,C,D,E,F. A(2), B(7), C,D,E,F(9), front door casing support (3).
Position piece A centered over back edge of piece B and glue. Center pieces E & F over C & D and glue.
Position these “stick” assemblies approximately 1/4” from the edges of piece B on underside and glue.
Position and glue casing support to back of piece “A”. Place this entire assembly resting on top front
step and centered with door opening - glue.
7. R&P six house corner trims ( 2). Position and glue trims on each corner of house.
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G) SIDING
It is at this point that you would begin to side your house if you so choose. Before you begin you will
need to “spot” glue your chimney assemblies on. Do not glue them permanently as you will need to
“pop” them off in order to put the roof on.
TOOLS REQUIRED FOR SIDING
Sharp Model Knife or Anvil type Pruning Shears
Hot melt glue gun and glue ( white glue tends to warp siding)
Pencil and ruler
1. Carefully measure and draw parallel guidelines on the house sides beginning at the bottom edge of
the house sides. Guidelines should be spaced apart approximately one half the width of one strip of
siding.
2. Guidelines should meet evenly at all corner intersections and should meet evenly on either sides of
window and door openings.
3. Begin applying the top edge of the siding along the guidelines using hot melt glue. Start at bottom
edge of the house side and continue upwards to top edge of sides. If a wall is wider than 12", you will
need to "butt" ends of the siding together. As you proceed up the wall, stagger the "butted" joints. We
recommend all pieces for sections around window and door openings be fitted before gluing in place.
4. OPTIONAL: Apply wood stain or paint of your choice. Apply stain with foam brush using caution
not to soak the siding too heavily as the stain may cause the glue to loosen. If this should happen, just
allow the glue to re-harden on its own.
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