All great tips-in the video and the comments. I have a few more that have helped me over the years. Someone said to copy the sheets with the pieces you need to cut out and I totally agree. And, if you are lucky enough to have a Brother Scan n Cut, it will cut out the tiniest of those pieces for you in intricate detail. It has saved me hours. If something should go wrong, you have the copies as back up. I also have a wire bending jig, available in any craft store, that helps with those weird wire designs often called for. I also purchased a Kotto third hand soldering stand on Amazon. It was not expensive and in addition to holding wires for soldering it is a great help for holding tiny parts for painting or glue drying. The arms are magnetic so can be moved to any position. I also agree that soldering is the way to go for the lighting. It is easy to learn. You can get a complete kit for $10 at Walmart. On more than one occasion I have had a connection come loose when the connection was just twisted and taped, even with heat shrink tubing applied when the finished model was moved and to fix it requires tearing all your hard work apart. I also get extra chip lighting kits from Evan Designs to keep on hand if the ones in the kit don’t work. When folding thick materials like card stock, if you lightly score it with an X-acto knife, it will fold cleanly. I use a number of glues, Beacon 3 in 1(which will glue most anything but is difficult to work with and has strong fumes), Art Glitter Glue which is a great all purpose white glue available on Amazon, super glue and a bit of the white glue for an instant bond, fabric glues and E-6000 when indicated. To affix some fiddly beads or findings I occasionally use resin and a UV flashlight which I order super cheap from Ali Express. I keep white glues in jars covered with Press n Seal while I’m using them and later use to insure a tight seal when I screw the cap on. I apply the glue with paintbrushes which I just keep in a jar of water between uses. While I love the fine tips, I hate the way they constantly clog and the brush accomplishes the task with a smoother, thinner application. Finally, I have 2 magnetic gluing jigs from Micro Mark which I have used for over 20 years but are still available. If you plan to do much gluing of mini wood pieces I can’t recommend them too highly. They are $30 each but money well spent.
Getting a set of cheap legos from the dollar store also helps to brace things and make sure they're straight while the glue on them is drying. This works for walls and furniture pretty well. Thanks for these tips on the robotime kits! Aliexpress is also a good place to shop for them but the shipping is super long.
I have built about 30 miniature houses from Robotime and I have always used their glue. No issues, perfect glue, dries in a couple of seconds and since it is with the kit I don't have to get my own glue. Also I always have leftover glue from them and I use it for everything in the house. Even glass can be glued with it. Just because the bottle doesn't have a fancy label that says superglue, doesn't mean it isn't superglue.
Here I am a year later seeing this... I don't know why I haven't done a search for more videos showing DIY kit crafters. I love it. I follow Tiny Little Things... and have for maybe about a year or a little over a year. I purchased a kit that she showcased in one of her videos that I just could not pass by. BUT... it still sits untouched. I lack the confidence. But the more I explore TH-cam for other DIY kit crafters... I am encouraged. The main thing that was holding ME back was the glue. I had NO IDEA there were soooo many kinds of glue out there. So today, on Amazon, I purchased a few different glues and hopefully be merrily on my way to completing my first kit. I intend to enjoy the process... not rush it. I think one of the drawbacks of seeing some of the kit assembly videos is that you are seeing a kit from beginning to end in less than 10 or 20 minutes *10 being top speed*... In reality, I believe it will take a lot more time than that!! :) I have all the other elements I think I need as far as tweezers, scissors, etc... etc... the thing that was kind of holding me back was the glue. Hopefully I fixed that. Thank you for this video. I AM moving forward... just as soon as my glue arrives. Hugs, Penny
I did not see your reply until just now! I’ve started using odorless super glue on the mixed material items, because it doesn’t irritate my sinuses. Other people recommend glue sticks too. Please let me know what you find works best for you!
I used the glue in the kit and loved it. It dried in less than a minute and did not stick my fingers together. The kit I did (Lisa's Tailor by Robotime) also came with white glue. The instructions tell you what materials to use which glues with.
I'm currently cutting books for the shelves in sam's study and I ended up watching this video to pass time while cutting the pieces ^^ You have a very beautiful voice, thank you for the company!
I’ve put a lot of these houses together and a good tip is to use several different kinds of glue for it. Glue sticks work great for the paper items because it keeps the paper from warping. Wood glue or super glue GEL works well for the wood pieces. Fabric glue is good for when you are putting things like little pillows together, but for most things a super glue gel or fast drying glue works the best otherwise you’ll be sitting there holding pieces together forever. I don’t recommend hot glue for many reasons, trust me don’t use hot glue. Another good thing to have are many sizes of binder clips, a REALLY GOOD pair of sharp, fine tip scissors for cutting those tiny pieces of paper. Other good items to have are a small ruler, tweezers, wire cutters, Xacto blade, paint brushes, and a disposable plate(to put glues on). You can customize these stats to make them any way you want with the right extras, like paint, clay, etc… some of these kits are not in English but you can usually find someone on TH-cam that has a video where they have already put one together that you can watch. I hope this helps ☺️
I've been doing the same thing. I'm enjoying the kits and have started collecting items for room box of my own creation. Just liked and subscribed. Your channel is exactly what I was looking for!😊
Yes! A magnifier! I purchased one of those lamps with a magnifying glass and it helped a lot.. i saw you have a safety pin in your kit.. i do too! So useful when the tip of your glue gets clogged.
Thank you for makng this video! I found it very helpful and informative, especially since I am new to making miniatures. I appreciate learning what to do and not do ahead of time!😊😊 Great job!❤
Nice video! I recently (over the last one year) got into these kits too, and bought many, started several, but have only finished one completely. I bought TONS of extras for them, hoping to personalize each one to my own taste, and the supplies are just sitting right now, waiting for me to dive back in. Your tips are relevant and easy to understand. I have also received several kits missing parts. Very frustrating. Thank you for this. I'm subscribing in hopes that you perhaps will continue sharing this craft and tips with us!
Thank you for this feedback! I also have hopes of modifying a kit to be more “my style”! Thank you for subscribing. I will be posting more miniature videos within the next few weeks :)
Yes i do know what you are talking about ....the missing parts in the kits ... thats why i always do an inventory .to check for missing parts ..i once got a dollhouse kit that had 8 missing pieces ...oh ...i was fustrated .....so they were wooden parts parts missing ...but small pieces ... so i though what if i used cardboard ..so i cut out a similar piece out of cardboard glued layers of cardboard to the thickness ...sanded it ..then painted it ... it worked ..i also had a complicated wood piece shape that was missing ...so i was thinking how do i fix this ..so went to micheals ..got fimo sculpture stuff ...roll out the dough ...and cut the piece out ...bake it ..sand it down.... and paint it ......alot of the times it maybe a small piece of wood part that is missing or a bead ,etc ...those are easy replaceable ....you know those wooden sheets that have some lazer cut wood pieces that you punch out ...i save those left over pieces ...why ....because they can be cut down and replace any of those tiny bitty parts ...plus i made ....dollhouse "food" out of them .... sometimes you have to think out the box so speak when making up these dollhouse kits...i hope this helps you
I got this same kit from my daughter for Christmas. I'm a bit intimidated to start and don't know why. I've done kits before. This is the 1st kit where the wooden pieces weren't in lil bags and already painted. But it will be fun. Thank you for the tips. I need to get needle nose pliers still.
You’ve got this! Whenever I would get a little overwhelmed with one bit, I would set it aside and do another set of components. The books are the most fun, but also the most tedious, and I did those all in one night. Feel free to report back with any additional tips you have when you’re done!
@@goodsithkeeping6992 thanks hun! I will be sure to let you know. It's nice to be able to share our love for minis. Ever since I was a child I loved tiny things before i knew they were a hobby. So many kits, so little time!
Thank you very much for your video😋 my mom and I are gonna start doing these together and it really helped to understand how they work and what tools I'd need. You did a lovely job on your mini btw
Thanks for the tips. I haven't made any miniatures yet. And I did think that I should try a kit first. The tool kit is a really good idea. I have a Exact knife, but no tweezers or files. So this will be helpful. Thank you again.
I got this kit today as an early Christmas present and I felt so lost I couldn't find any videos like this so this really helped me this is my first time using a kit I usually just make things up as I go along which seems to be easier for me.
I do a lot of these kits so I wonder what tips u can provide x I tend to use adhesive ehu glue x sticks quite quickly x I have noticed that many kits don’t come with glue or batteries anymore x
I feel like I go through glue quickly, too! I like the odor-free / foam-safe super glue, because a little bit can hold wood and mixed media pieces together very well. But for the tiny pieces like the pens and pen holder, nothing seems to beat good ole craft glue, even though you have to hold it in place while it dries. :(
Yours turned out really nice. You can't ship batteries and glue overseas, but I do get some glue occasionally. I'd invest in some hobby wire strippers for the wiring if you plan to build bigger houses with multiple lights. You need strippers that go all the way to 30 or .25 mm. That size is hard to find, but Amazon had one. I also pencil in the numbers on each piece when I do inventory. Good luck with future builds!
I found that super glue ended up working best on the mixed mediums (plastic-metal, etc.), but I eventually had to switch to odor-free because it was aggravating my sinuses too much. It’s more expensive, unfortunately!
This is the one I picked up from Amazon that works well. Thankfully a little goes a long way! www.amazon.com/Super-Gold-Odorless-Adhesive-Glue-BSI/dp/B0000DD1QK/ref=asc_df_B0000DD1QK/?tag=hyprod-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=416696502601&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=12348730670723685926&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9028707&hvtargid=pla-883785930876&psc=1&tag=&ref=&adgrpid=94306392432&hvpone=&hvptwo=&hvadid=416696502601&hvpos=&hvnetw=g&hvrand=12348730670723685926&hvqmt=&hvdev=m&hvdvcmdl=&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=9028707&hvtargid=pla-883785930876
amazing video! im staring my kit right now and on the table part it says i need a "thick black wire L783mm" would you know what the L in the front stands for?
Oh yes- that’s Length = 783mm. You will end up cutting that 783mm into 11 pieces, shown on step 4. I believe the kit did come with a paper ruler, but I ended up using a ruler on my phone for the shorter bits.
Hey i got myself a rolife miniature set and once i started doing it i realized there was no liquid glue in the box is there any good kind to use to put the stuff together
If you aren’t sensitive to super glue, that’ll work for a lot of the mixed media. Otherwise, Tacky Glue will work on most of the items. Good luck with your project! You’ve got this! 👏
good to know my Gundam Building tools are viable for miniature kits also, which means i save myself a lot of buck for both since i am looking to try miniature kits once i finish my plamo backlogs
@@goodsithkeeping6992 the difference is in Gundam or any plamo for that matter you don't need glue at all unless you screw up real bad but pick the wrong grade and you'll spend more than a week LOL
You call it a map ....i call it a template plans .....i photo copy the color paper cutout sheets .....because things do go wrong when cutting out and gluing ...so its good to have those extra copies to work from ...i made jewellry in the past so i have bunch extra tools that that are very useful in doll house making ...i did purchase my own soldering iron ...and did my own soldering ... there are many videos on you tube that teach you how to do soldering and the type of flux to use along with tips on how to properly solder and how to take care of your soldering iron ..they are not that expensive ......plus i ordered extra .....LED lights .sometimes tho not often the odd one may not work or breaks ... also because i dont like to see the LED lighting wires ......so i camoflage them by painting the wires or use other kit materials to cover the wires or cut channels thru the bottom of the floor or walls and guide the wires up ..before i glue down the wallpaper or flooring ... then glue the wall paper over them to hide the wires..it often depends on how i want to hide the LED wiring.. .....and thou dont like seeing the ..LED wires ....not if i can help it .....so i try to plan around the best way to camflage them before i make the house...sometimes in the the LED wiring dollhouse plans can be improved ........i dont know if you have this tool ....but get yourself a small hand drill or pin vise ...that way you can drill holes thru the walls, floors ,furniture its very handy .. ....also get yourself a 0/5 or 0/10 or 0/20 paint brush ....so that you can get into the very tiny itty bitty areas to paint ....instant glue is good to use ...but sometimes you need a better glue cause it sometimes leaves a white residue......so i used different kinds ..white craft glue ,instand glue ...ultra violet light glue,beacon glue ...even finger nail glue ....also used different sizes of syringes to apply glue in to tiny areas ....you can get different bore needle sizes to the thickness of the glue ...there is also a rat tail or mouse tail plastic bottle applicator for applying glue ...this is the best mehod for me .....i used different glues in these bottles .. they can have an opening of 1 mm to apply the glue ..i have different files and fine grit sandpapers ....depending on what they are used for in the dollhouse kit ...i also use finger nail files and emory boards ..because i can cut the emory board into a point and sandpaper in very tiny areas ...alot of items you may have around your house can be used as tools in dollmaking ...sometimes you have to be creative in how u use the tools ....but i leave that up to you ...i hope this helps
@@goodsithkeeping6992 exactly u can use them on other projects .... ....and what i noticed ... even if the cut out sheets are too big to photocopy ...i cut them into a smaller size ......into a more managable size .to fit the photo copier ...then photocopy them that way .....there are different weights to the paper ...so u choose the one you want .....
Superglue can be great, but for wood and paper PVA is always going to be better as superglue joints tend to be brittle. When something glued together with PVA breaks, the joint itself usually survives.
You didn’t get a battery because the kit comes from China or other places, and customs won’t let them through. Sometimes you won’t get glue either. It just depends on how customs work. I found batteries at the dollar store.
Never used the paper guide. And the brand is robotime. Amazon is just a seller. The main seller is robotime. I used the glue it is great the bubbling of the paper is just to much glue. Not the glue on it self.
Good video! I just hate that you’re someone who runs to your husband, when dealing with something new! Stop setting us back! Apply yourself, and find other ways to bond with tutu husband. 😢 *you don’t need anything other than literacy and common sense for the electric, challenge yourself! Seriously! Are you seriously asking him to help you! Wow, right! Seriously, why didn’t you just call the electrician?😆🤣🤣🤣 You understand these are puzzles right?!?
Stop talking..... Write what you want to say then repeat it. As background you sound like you don't know what you are talking about. It sound like someone as a gun to your head making you review something. I wouldn't won't anything you are talking about. I want to feel happy and smart for a great deal. Not my last will and testament.
🏍️ I think she covered alot of ground regarding glue and tools and what not to do. ' I wouldn't won't'. ❌I really wish arrogant, insulting comments were spelled correctly. ✅ Especially since our phones offer spell check.
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All great tips-in the video and the comments. I have a few more that have helped me over the years. Someone said to copy the sheets with the pieces you need to cut out and I totally agree. And, if you are lucky enough to have a Brother Scan n Cut, it will cut out the tiniest of those pieces for you in intricate detail. It has saved me hours. If something should go wrong, you have the copies as back up. I also have a wire bending jig, available in any craft store, that helps with those weird wire designs often called for. I also purchased a Kotto third hand soldering stand on Amazon. It was not expensive and in addition to holding wires for soldering it is a great help for holding tiny parts for painting or glue drying. The arms are magnetic so can be moved to any position. I also agree that soldering is the way to go for the lighting. It is easy to learn. You can get a complete kit for $10 at Walmart. On more than one occasion I have had a connection come loose when the connection was just twisted and taped, even with heat shrink tubing applied when the finished model was moved and to fix it requires tearing all your hard work apart. I also get extra chip lighting kits from Evan Designs to keep on hand if the ones in the kit don’t work. When folding thick materials like card stock, if you lightly score it with an X-acto knife, it will fold cleanly. I use a number of glues, Beacon 3 in 1(which will glue most anything but is difficult to work with and has strong fumes), Art Glitter Glue which is a great all purpose white glue available on Amazon, super glue and a bit of the white glue for an instant bond, fabric glues and E-6000 when indicated. To affix some fiddly beads or findings I occasionally use resin and a UV flashlight which I order super cheap from Ali Express. I keep white glues in jars covered with Press n Seal while I’m using them and later use to insure a tight seal when I screw the cap on. I apply the glue with paintbrushes which I just keep in a jar of water between uses. While I love the fine tips, I hate the way they constantly clog and the brush accomplishes the task with a smoother, thinner application. Finally, I have 2 magnetic gluing jigs from Micro Mark which I have used for over 20 years but are still available. If you plan to do much gluing of mini wood pieces I can’t recommend them too highly. They are $30 each but money well spent.
This is all great! Thank you!
Getting a set of cheap legos from the dollar store also helps to brace things and make sure they're straight while the glue on them is drying. This works for walls and furniture pretty well. Thanks for these tips on the robotime kits! Aliexpress is also a good place to shop for them but the shipping is super long.
I haven’t tried Aliexpress yet, but I thought it might be a good resource to stock up on a couple of kits for rainy days!
I love the LEGO idea, too!
I’ve thought about getting some from AliExpress but I wasn’t sure if the quality would be good.
I have built about 30 miniature houses from Robotime and I have always used their glue. No issues, perfect glue, dries in a couple of seconds and since it is with the kit I don't have to get my own glue. Also I always have leftover glue from them and I use it for everything in the house. Even glass can be glued with it. Just because the bottle doesn't have a fancy label that says superglue, doesn't mean it isn't superglue.
Here I am a year later seeing this... I don't know why I haven't done a search for more videos showing DIY kit crafters. I love it. I follow Tiny Little Things... and have for maybe about a year or a little over a year. I purchased a kit that she showcased in one of her videos that I just could not pass by. BUT... it still sits untouched. I lack the confidence. But the more I explore TH-cam for other DIY kit crafters... I am encouraged. The main thing that was holding ME back was the glue. I had NO IDEA there were soooo many kinds of glue out there. So today, on Amazon, I purchased a few different glues and hopefully be merrily on my way to completing my first kit. I intend to enjoy the process... not rush it. I think one of the drawbacks of seeing some of the kit assembly videos is that you are seeing a kit from beginning to end in less than 10 or 20 minutes *10 being top speed*... In reality, I believe it will take a lot more time than that!! :) I have all the other elements I think I need as far as tweezers, scissors, etc... etc... the thing that was kind of holding me back was the glue. Hopefully I fixed that. Thank you for this video. I AM moving forward... just as soon as my glue arrives. Hugs, Penny
Wow, the little stop motion part at the end was impressive!
Thank you! It was my first attempt at stop motion. It’s both frustrating and rewarding, ha ha.
I’m lining up this exact kit for my first miniature build. Good tip on getting the hobby kit and getting a better glue! Thanks!
I’m excited for your first kit! I have so much fun with these and love seeing other people join the hobby. Good luck!
@@goodsithkeeping6992 thanks! can you recommend a good glue?
I did not see your reply until just now! I’ve started using odorless super glue on the mixed material items, because it doesn’t irritate my sinuses. Other people recommend glue sticks too. Please let me know what you find works best for you!
I used the glue in the kit and loved it. It dried in less than a minute and did not stick my fingers together. The kit I did (Lisa's Tailor by Robotime) also came with white glue. The instructions tell you what materials to use which glues with.
I'm currently cutting books for the shelves in sam's study and I ended up watching this video to pass time while cutting the pieces ^^ You have a very beautiful voice, thank you for the company!
I’ve put a lot of these houses together and a good tip is to use several different kinds of glue for it. Glue sticks work great for the paper items because it keeps the paper from warping. Wood glue or super glue GEL works well for the wood pieces. Fabric glue is good for when you are putting things like little pillows together, but for most things a super glue gel or fast drying glue works the best otherwise you’ll be sitting there holding pieces together forever. I don’t recommend hot glue for many reasons, trust me don’t use hot glue.
Another good thing to have are many sizes of binder clips, a REALLY GOOD pair of sharp, fine tip scissors for cutting those tiny pieces of paper. Other good items to have are a small ruler, tweezers, wire cutters, Xacto blade, paint brushes, and a disposable plate(to put glues on).
You can customize these stats to make them any way you want with the right extras, like paint, clay, etc… some of these kits are not in English but you can usually find someone on TH-cam that has a video where they have already put one together that you can watch. I hope this helps ☺️
I've been doing the same thing. I'm enjoying the kits and have started collecting items for room box of my own creation. Just liked and subscribed. Your channel is exactly what I was looking for!😊
Yes! A magnifier! I purchased one of those lamps with a magnifying glass and it helped a lot.. i saw you have a safety pin in your kit.. i do too! So useful when the tip of your glue gets clogged.
Safety pins are the unsung heroes of miniatures! 🤣
Also. Use Mini-Hold or similar earthquake wax to hold minis firmly in place invisibly if you think you might want to move them in the future.
Thank you for makng this video! I found it very helpful and informative, especially since I am new to making miniatures. I appreciate learning what to do and not do ahead of time!😊😊 Great job!❤
I fa-REAKIN' love the Rolife/Robotime houses! I've built about 3 and they are amazing!
Nice video! I recently (over the last one year) got into these kits too, and bought many, started several, but have only finished one completely. I bought TONS of extras for them, hoping to personalize each one to my own taste, and the supplies are just sitting right now, waiting for me to dive back in. Your tips are relevant and easy to understand. I have also received several kits missing parts. Very frustrating. Thank you for this. I'm subscribing in hopes that you perhaps will continue sharing this craft and tips with us!
Thank you for this feedback! I also have hopes of modifying a kit to be more “my style”! Thank you for subscribing. I will be posting more miniature videos within the next few weeks :)
Yes i do know what you are talking about ....the missing parts in the kits ... thats why i always do an inventory .to check for missing parts ..i once got a dollhouse kit that had 8 missing pieces ...oh ...i was fustrated .....so they were wooden parts parts missing ...but small pieces ... so i though what if i used cardboard ..so i cut out a similar piece out of cardboard glued layers of cardboard to the thickness ...sanded it ..then painted it ... it worked ..i also had a complicated wood piece shape that was missing ...so i was thinking how do i fix this ..so went to micheals ..got fimo sculpture stuff ...roll out the dough ...and cut the piece out ...bake it ..sand it down.... and paint it ......alot of the times it maybe a small piece of wood part that is missing or a bead ,etc ...those are easy replaceable ....you know those wooden sheets that have some lazer cut wood pieces that you punch out ...i save those left over pieces ...why ....because they can be cut down and replace any of those tiny bitty parts ...plus i made ....dollhouse "food" out of them .... sometimes you have to think out the box so speak when making up these dollhouse kits...i hope this helps you
I got this same kit from my daughter for Christmas. I'm a bit intimidated to start and don't know why. I've done kits before. This is the 1st kit where the wooden pieces weren't in lil bags and already painted. But it will be fun. Thank you for the tips. I need to get needle nose pliers still.
You’ve got this! Whenever I would get a little overwhelmed with one bit, I would set it aside and do another set of components. The books are the most fun, but also the most tedious, and I did those all in one night. Feel free to report back with any additional tips you have when you’re done!
@@goodsithkeeping6992 thanks hun! I will be sure to let you know. It's nice to be able to share our love for minis. Ever since I was a child I loved tiny things before i knew they were a hobby. So many kits, so little time!
Thank you very much for your video😋 my mom and I are gonna start doing these together and it really helped to understand how they work and what tools I'd need. You did a lovely job on your mini btw
Thank you for your kind comment! I hope you & your mom have a fun time with your own minis!
@@goodsithkeeping6992 Well thank you very much😄✌️ I'll tell her you said so
Amazing tips, thank you! I like your conversational narrating style. Feels like learning from a friend!
Thank you so much! I appreciate the support!
Thanks for making this! I've just ordered the tool kit!
Thank you for this video! I just bought this kit and it's my first one! I need all the help I can get!❤
I like to put tiny sticky notes on the pieces with a number so I don't get them mixed up lol
This is a great idea! I’ll have to try it with the next project I do with a lot of pieces!
Thanks for the tips. I haven't made any miniatures yet. And I did think that I should try a kit first. The tool kit is a really good idea. I have a Exact knife, but no tweezers or files. So this will be helpful. Thank you again.
I got this kit today as an early Christmas present and I felt so lost I couldn't find any videos like this so this really helped me this is my first time using a kit I usually just make things up as I go along which seems to be easier for me.
This is a fun kit! I hope you enjoy working on it as much as I did!
@@goodsithkeeping6992 i had this kit but am not a big fan of robotime so I avoid them
What brand do you prefer? I’d love to try a different one!
I do a lot of these kits so I wonder what tips u can provide x I tend to use adhesive ehu glue x sticks quite quickly x I have noticed that many kits don’t come with glue or batteries anymore x
I feel like I go through glue quickly, too! I like the odor-free / foam-safe super glue, because a little bit can hold wood and mixed media pieces together very well. But for the tiny pieces like the pens and pen holder, nothing seems to beat good ole craft glue, even though you have to hold it in place while it dries. :(
Very cute, I've just started working on this hobby, and looking for supplies to help keep items from moving while drying. Thanks for Sharing.
Welcome to the hobby! I hope you have a great time!
I have a metal tray with magnets to hold pieces squarely while drying. It works great. money well spent.
Great video, my daughter loves these!
Subscribed ❤
Thank you for this video, I thrifted this kit and was having some of the same issues with the glue and the warping
Yours turned out really nice. You can't ship batteries and glue overseas, but I do get some glue occasionally. I'd invest in some hobby wire strippers for the wiring if you plan to build bigger houses with multiple lights. You need strippers that go all the way to 30 or .25 mm. That size is hard to find, but Amazon had one. I also pencil in the numbers on each piece when I do inventory. Good luck with future builds!
Thank you! I definitely want to start learning to do more with the electrical features in future builds!
Very helpful, I am going to give my first mini kit a try!
What type/brand of super glue did you use? I just started building this kit and none of the craft glue I have in my house is working!
I found that super glue ended up working best on the mixed mediums (plastic-metal, etc.), but I eventually had to switch to odor-free because it was aggravating my sinuses too much. It’s more expensive, unfortunately!
@@goodsithkeeping6992 thanks! do you have any recs for specific brands/amazon links/etc? Or should I just look for super glue or odor free super glue?
This is the one I picked up from Amazon that works well. Thankfully a little goes a long way!
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amazing video! im staring my kit right now and on the table part it says i need a "thick black wire L783mm" would you know what the L in the front stands for?
Oh yes- that’s Length = 783mm. You will end up cutting that 783mm into 11 pieces, shown on step 4. I believe the kit did come with a paper ruler, but I ended up using a ruler on my phone for the shorter bits.
@@goodsithkeeping6992 thank you so much!
Hey i got myself a rolife miniature set and once i started doing it i realized there was no liquid glue in the box is there any good kind to use to put the stuff together
If you aren’t sensitive to super glue, that’ll work for a lot of the mixed media. Otherwise, Tacky Glue will work on most of the items. Good luck with your project! You’ve got this! 👏
good to know my Gundam Building tools are viable for miniature kits also, which means i save myself a lot of buck for both since i am looking to try miniature kits once i finish my plamo backlogs
I love it when my hobbies have crossover, too. Saving money means more to spend on the hobby! Those Gundam models look like a lot of fun too
@@goodsithkeeping6992 the difference is in Gundam or any plamo for that matter you don't need glue at all unless you screw up real bad but pick the wrong grade and you'll spend more than a week LOL
@@pweir2005 sir it is an anime franchise based around giant anthropomorphic mecha (robots).
You call it a map ....i call it a template plans .....i photo copy the color
paper cutout sheets .....because things do go wrong when cutting out and gluing ...so its good to have those extra copies to work from ...i made jewellry in the past so i have bunch extra tools that that are very useful in doll house making ...i did purchase my own soldering iron ...and did my own soldering ... there are many videos on you tube that teach you how to do soldering and the type of flux to use along with tips on how to properly solder and how to take care of your soldering iron ..they are not that expensive ......plus i ordered extra .....LED lights .sometimes tho not often the odd one may not work or breaks ... also because i dont like to see the LED lighting wires ......so i camoflage them by painting the wires or use other kit materials to cover the wires or cut channels thru the bottom of the floor or walls and guide the wires up ..before i glue down the wallpaper or flooring ... then glue the wall paper over them to hide the wires..it often depends on how i want to hide the LED wiring.. .....and thou dont like seeing the ..LED wires ....not if i can help it .....so i try to plan around the best way to camflage them before i make the house...sometimes in the the LED wiring dollhouse plans can be improved ........i dont know if you have this tool ....but get yourself a small hand drill or pin vise ...that way you can drill holes thru the walls, floors ,furniture its very handy .. ....also get yourself a 0/5 or 0/10 or 0/20 paint brush ....so that you can get into the very tiny itty bitty areas to paint ....instant glue is good to use ...but sometimes you need a better glue cause it sometimes leaves a white residue......so i used different kinds ..white craft glue ,instand glue ...ultra violet light glue,beacon glue ...even finger nail glue ....also used different sizes of syringes to apply glue in to tiny areas ....you can get different bore needle sizes to the thickness of the glue ...there is also a rat tail or mouse tail plastic bottle applicator for applying glue ...this is the best mehod for me .....i used different glues in these bottles .. they can have an opening of 1 mm to apply the glue ..i have different files and fine grit sandpapers ....depending on what they are used for in the dollhouse kit ...i also use finger nail files and emory boards ..because i can cut the emory board into a point and sandpaper in very tiny areas ...alot of items you may have around your house can be used as tools in dollmaking ...sometimes you have to be creative in how u use the tools ....but i leave that up to you ...i hope this helps
You are a wealth of knowledge! Thank you for the additional tips! 😄
I also really love the idea of photocopying color copies of the paper items, because then you can reuse them for other projects!
@@goodsithkeeping6992 exactly u can use them on other projects .... ....and what i noticed ... even if the cut out sheets are too big to photocopy ...i cut them into a smaller size ......into a more managable size .to fit the photo copier ...then photocopy them that way .....there are different weights to the paper ...so u choose the one you want .....
Superglue can be great, but for wood and paper PVA is always going to be better as superglue joints tend to be brittle. When something glued together with PVA breaks, the joint itself usually survives.
I bought the kitchen Diorama from robotime it had the super glue and paper glue in the kit and nothing was missing. I will buy from them again
Do you think the Amazon exclusive is packaged differently than when you order direct from Robotime? Now I’m curious!
That was helpful, thank you.
Nice 👍
This was super fun thank you!
I find that the Tiny paper cutouts are impossible
They’re so difficult with my clumsy fingers! 🤣
@@goodsithkeeping6992 same here
You didn’t get a battery because the kit comes from China or other places, and customs won’t let them through. Sometimes you won’t get glue either. It just depends on how customs work. I found batteries at the dollar store.
Never used the paper guide.
And the brand is robotime. Amazon is just a seller. The main seller is robotime.
I used the glue it is great the bubbling of the paper is just to much glue. Not the glue on it self.
I won the race for first place
(*sobbing*) accepts second place trophy (*whispers to myself*) dad is going to be so mad at me
Good video! I just hate that you’re someone who runs to your husband, when dealing with something new!
Stop setting us back!
Apply yourself, and find other ways to bond with tutu husband. 😢
*you don’t need anything other than literacy and common sense for the electric, challenge yourself!
Seriously!
Are you seriously asking him to help you!
Wow, right!
Seriously, why didn’t you just call the electrician?😆🤣🤣🤣
You understand these are puzzles right?!?
Stop talking..... Write what you want to say then repeat it. As background you sound like you don't know what you are talking about. It sound like someone as a gun to your head making you review something. I wouldn't won't anything you are talking about. I want to feel happy and smart for a great deal. Not my last will and testament.
Who hurt you
Wow...learn some manners
You are clearly not one of the crafting community, you do not have the temperament
U have a point but u don’t have to be so rude about it🙄🙄
🏍️ I think she covered alot of ground regarding glue and tools and what not to do.
' I wouldn't won't'. ❌I really wish arrogant, insulting comments were spelled correctly. ✅ Especially since our phones offer spell check.