Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What is the size, really?
A: Our Scale Model elements are 3/4″ = 1 foot. The grids are marked off in 3/4″ squares for easy measuring up to 46′ X 30′ deep.
The model stage is 32′ wide and 20′ deep (that is an actual 24″ X 13″). The front is 25′ wide X 15” tall and the proscenium arch opening is 19” X 10 ½”.
Q: Can I buy with a PO?
A: Absolutely. Don’t forget to include freight. Just upload your PO from the cart page.
Q: What are these made out of?
A: These scale models are made from PVC plastic. They are very durable, and unlike wood, they don’t chip or get out of square, if they are dropped on a corner.
Q: Can I paint them?
A: Yes, we are testing which paints do best and the easiest way to remove the paint for the next show. Plain cheap acrylic works fine, but it is a dark color so you may want to do a solid color base/primer to start. We have found Paint Pens definitely need an light colored acrylic base coat.
More to come as different designers give us their feedback.
Q: Are they 3D Printed?
A: No
Q: I broke one of the hinges; how do I replace it?
A: Just pull the broken piece out with needle nosed pliers and replace it with a baggie tie, cut to size, and fill the hole with household glue.
Q: Why are they 3/4″ = 1 foot instead of 1″ = 1 foot?
A: They fit on your desk better. They make a better Cross Curriculum project with Math;
just 1″ = 1′ doesn’t make much of a project.
Q: The set for my Spring show has more platforms than my set came with. Can I get extras?
A: Yes, every piece is available individually.
Q: Someone lost a 1X1 platform out of my set, can I even get that small of a piece individually?
A: Yes, we may even have a few wood pieces left if yours is wood. (Just Palco or Table Top sets though, other brands are a usually a different scale). Even if yours is the wood set, the plastic pieces will fill in just fine, they are exactly the same size.
Q: I want to get several classroom sets for student projects, is there a discount?
A: Not at this time, but the freight is quite a bit less when we ship several sets in the same box.
Q: What does this scale equal in doll house furniture?
A: This scale is called 1:16 or 1/16 in doll house furniture. Ebay has several dealers.
According to Spruce Crafts https://www.thesprucecrafts.com/ 1:16 Dollhouse Scale: 3/4 Scale 1:16 dolls house scale (sometimes called 3/4 scale) was a common scale for play dollhouses from the 1930s to 1950s and has now been revived by the Brinca Dada toy company for its new range of modern dollhouse toys. One inch in this scale equals 16 inches on a real item, or 3/4 inch equals 1 foot. An adult male doll in this scale will be roughly 4 1/2 inches (11.5 centimeters) tall, while a doorway will be 5 3/4 inches to 6 1/2 inches (14.5 to 16.5 centimeters) high. Collectible houses and furniture in this scale include pieces from Tri-ang (a British Manufacturer), Marx (Little Hostess, Amanda Ann), and Petite Princess (by Ideal, marketed in the U.S.). we found new furniture at Inusitus DIY Dollhouse Miniature Furniture Kits | Dolls House Furniture Assembly Kits| 1/16 Scale