👍 [Beginner Tips]Dream Gift Factory: Eighth Update

Again, babysteps! This time I was able to assemble and put together the new home for my chimney. It was an interesting craft to work with those small parts and to be able to open and close those tiny doors! Details definitely matter and it looks BEAUTIFUL. I know I use this word a lot in my posts but what can I do? They are!

While there were not a lot of pieces involved in this, the manufacture of the “chimney home” has to be careful, many little holes for many little part of pieces to make their way through them. But it was fun! And I’m truly, truly loving this detailed part of the build, it’s like “okay, you’re almost done with the insides and the engines, let’s have some fun with decoration, colors and small pieces” and I’m so into it! :heart_eyes:

Warning warning! Tips coming for those willing to build it.

So while you’re doing this, when you need to be the most careful imo is here (section 17, first half of page 38):


When putting together E2 with F53, and E24 with F52, take extra care. I’d even recommend you to wax a bit where they come together. The pieces are supposed to fit between their two “teeth” and those “teeth” are pretty thin and delicate, they’re so easily breakable. One of them almost did! But I managed, phew.

The next two steps are also a bit tricky. You want to properly fit them to the structure with the two B16 by making them as well “clip” around the corners, so make sure to hold the pieces properly. Last but not least you’ll need to add the roof, and while it’s not a complicated part, if you haven’t “clipped” the previous pieces properly around the corners, it may be a bit… Yeah, tricky :rofl: , to avoid the E33 a E34 parts to get stuck around the sides which would make it a bit difficult for the roof to reach the four “tips” that are supposed to fit in its holes.

Tip Section Ends Here :rofl:

Either way, I’m truly loving this detailed part of the build!

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Thank for share tip. It’s useful

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:light_bulb: Your tips are super helpful! Thank you so much for sharing them with everyone.

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Thanks for sharing the tips. I will keep it in mind when I build mine next month.

One day I’ll own this kit :laughing:
But I do agree I love details so so much! So much magic happens when everything slowly comes together.

My pleasure!

Glad to be of help!

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Least I can do :slight_smile:

You should, it’s such an entertaining and fulfilling journey!

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I’ve got a huge backlog :laughing:
Also I’m going to need a second job to fund so many kits so I’m getting there slowly :rofl:
I love reading update posts tho!

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I know what you mean, I have a list of more than 20 kits I want to buy and build but it takes a month or more to build each one :rofl: I’m not in a rush though, so it’s all cool. But I’m eager to make it happen haha

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100% hahaha wish I’ve got an extra 24 hours just for hobbies! :rofl:

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I know right? hahaha

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Be sure to wax the plastic tip when placing the plastic sign. Else it will not go in all the way

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Oh, good to know! Thanks a lot for the tip, man :slight_smile:

You’re doing amazing! These tiny detailed steps can be so satisfying, and it really shows how much you’re enjoying the process. Can’t wait to see the next update!

Your progress is coming along really nicely! :ok_hand: its nice to take your time and really enjoy a build :smiling_face_with_three_hearts:

Thank you for these great tips!

Great progress! I love the little house at the side. The details inside makes it a very cozy room :smiling_face_with_three_hearts: thanks for sharing these tips :hugs: