Beacon Hill Dormer Windows

The instructions fell a bit short in photo department (in my opinion) here. So here are some additional detailed shots, hopefully they are helpful to someone one day.

There are left and right sides to the “L” pieces and the window frame sides, so be careful that they are positioned correctly.  I think you can tell the sides are flush with the bottom/feet and top/decorative offshoot in the photos.

The base, frame, decorative top molding and  “L’” window pieces are made by sandwiching a small and large matching piece together.

You can see how the frame, L's and molding fit together here.

These are pieces for over the screened windows.
EDIT: they do not go over the frame outside. They go inside.

My set of instructions told me to go find a whole pile of tiny wooden pieces to build the curved roof section, however my kit had 4 veneer with cardboard backed pieces. Thank goodness they made that change, kudos to anyone who built these when that was true, yikes!

For the interior, there are 4 larger U shaped frames and a sill. Looks like I somehow managed to avoid getting a shot of those.    I left everything to dry overnight and am going to start the install today. So far so good.




Now, for the bad news:   January’s #5 -  Finish the mini boat project - The Dinghy.  PROJECT ABORTED.

I ran into some serious warping that could not be resolved regardless  of my attempts.  Instead of the jig making the boat curve from end to end;  it warped down from side to side, which also lead to popping off the framework.  I don’t know if it was due to the age of the kit, my inexperience or (most likely) an unfortunate combination of the two.  In any even this is the first time I can recall completely giving up on a project.  In the end, I think it was a good choice.  Since I only made it about a third of the way, my limited advice is this:  When they say use Windex or alcohol to soak the base, don’t use Windex. It stained the wood and it was noticeable when dry. This would be fine if you planned on painting it I suppose. 

I'm a little disappointed because it was going to be perfect for my beach house. I really was enjoying the build and thought the instructions were fantastic. Sure, I have time to find an alternative and sometimes you just have to accept that things don't always go as planned. But darn it...I really wanted that one to work out!