How to Build a Scale House Model

- 1/4" plywood

- 1/8" plywood

- 1/4" balsa wood

- 1/8" balsa wood

- 1/16" balsa wood

- 1/32" balsa wood

- 1/4" dowels

- 1/8" dowels

- 1/16" dowels

- #11 x 1" wood screws

- #8 x 1/2" wood screws

- #6 x 1/4" wood screws

- #4 x 1/4" wood screws

- 1/8" brass nails

- 1/4" brass nails

- 1/2" brass nails

- 1-inch nails

- 2-inch nails

- 3-inch nails

- 4-inch nails

- 5-inch nails

- 6-inch nails

- 8-inch nails

- 10-inch nails

- 12-inch nails

- Super glue

- Wood glue

- Sandpaper

- Paint (optional)

Tools:

- Table saw

- Miter saw

- Circular saw

- Drill

- Sander

- Pliers

- Wire cutters

- Hammer

- Tape measure

- Pencil

- Ruler

- Square

Instructions:

1. Cut the following pieces from 1/4" plywood:

- 2 pieces 8" x 10"

- 2 pieces 4" x 8"

- 2 pieces 4" x 6"

- 4 pieces 2" x 4"

2. Cut the following pieces from 1/8" plywood:

- 2 pieces 8" x 10"

- 2 pieces 4" x 8"

- 2 pieces 4" x 6"

- 4 pieces 2" x 4"

3. Cut the following pieces from 1/4" balsa wood:

- 2 pieces 8" x 10"

- 2 pieces 4" x 8"

- 2 pieces 4" x 6"

- 4 pieces 2" x 4"

4. Cut the following pieces from 1/8" balsa wood:

- 2 pieces 8" x 10"

- 2 pieces 4" x 8"

- 2 pieces 4" x 6"

- 4 pieces 2" x 4"

5. Cut the following pieces from 1/16" balsa wood:

- 2 pieces 8" x 10"

- 2 pieces 4" x 8"

- 2 pieces 4" x 6"

- 4 pieces 2" x 4"

6. Cut the following pieces from 1/32" balsa wood:

- 2 pieces 8" x 10"

- 2 pieces 4" x 8"

- 2 pieces 4" x 6"

- 4 pieces 2" x 4"

7. Cut the following dowels:

- 4 pieces 1/4" x 12"

- 4 pieces 1/8" x 12"

- 4 pieces 1/16" x 12"

8. Assemble the frame of the scale house by gluing and nailing the 8" x 10" pieces of 1/4" plywood to the 4" x 8" pieces of 1/4" plywood.

9. Assemble the roof of the scale house by gluing and nailing the 8" x 10" pieces of 1/8" plywood to the 4" x 8" pieces of 1/4" balsa wood.

10. Attach the roof to the frame of the scale house by gluing and nailing the 1/4" dowels to the roof and the frame.

11. Add the siding to the scale house by gluing and nailing the 4" x 6" pieces of 1/4" plywood to the frame.

12. Add the trim to the scale house by gluing and nailing the 2" x 4" pieces of 1/4" balsa wood to the corners and edges of the scale house.

13. Add the doors and windows to the scale house by cutting out the openings in the 1/4" plywood and gluing and nailing the 2" x 4" pieces of 1/8" balsa wood around the openings.

14. Add the details to the scale house by gluing and nailing the 1/8" dowels, 1/16" dowels, and 1/32" balsa wood to the scale house.

15. Paint the scale house (optional).