Triang No.50

Feature No50

This Triang No.50 is in much need of restoration.  The front opening metal door has been papered with a brick patterned wallpapered, the roof is a replacement, which has also been papered over.

 

The roof needs replacing as the card roof has been replaced with plywood.   I am not sure if the hinges are original, but the wood has split and needs repairing.

 

I have started to remove the brick paper and  paint from the metal front, I think it has been treated with a green paint for rust.  There is not a lot of the original paint remaining.  When I removed the paint I found that on the remaining original paintwork there was painted flowers, which I was surprised to find.  I thought that these houses were either plain or decorated with flower decals.  I should be able to copy these when I repaint the front.

The Tri-ang label had been painted over with two coats of paint.  Using a cotton bud and paint stripper, I carefully removed the paint.  Although not a perfect job, I thought it was not too bad as it was covered with so much paint.

 

I have finished preparing my No.50 Dollshouse ready for painting.  It has taken such a long time, as there was so much surface rust which had to be treated, and a lot of paint to remove.

I managed to remove the door by taking out the pins on the hinges, I will replace them with small nails.  All the paint has been removed and will be repainted its original colour.

Triang

The front panel has now been repainted.  When I stripped off the paint I noticed flowers painted on, I have not seen them on other houses of this style before, so I thought I would reproduce them.  All that is needed is the front door.

 

4 thoughts on “Triang No.50

  • 2023 at
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    I’ve just picked up the same dollshouse, and plan to restore. Interesting to find this page to see what you have achieved so far. I need to rebuild the roof of mine, there is no chimney so need to work out scale and sizing how to do that. The whole thing covered in brick affect wallpaper which is so brittle. I think its going to be a fun project.

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      I think the roof is the hardest part to replace, so many angles. Hopefully you will be able to make a template from the old roof. I will measure the chimney on my house for you. Good Luck with your project.

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  • 2023 at
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    Hi there, could you possibly tell me the scale used in this house?
    Many thanks Leigh

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    • 2023 at
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      The scale of this house is 1/16, but smaller style 1/12 fits as well. The 1/16 furniture does look small in this house as the ceilings are quite high.

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