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Tuesday, April 16, 2013

A kit comes together.

After a bit of persuasion my boyfriend started constructing my "Phoenix Kitchener". I watched eagerly as each piece went together and was so excited as each tiny detail was added. Ok so I was probably a little too excited and drove my boyfriend crazy saying things like "oh look at the tiny tap" and "I think this bit should go there".











 I forgot to mention in my last post that I have also purchased some "coals" that will be connected to my lighting system.

We have started painting the kit and have found that using automotive spray paint seems to work well. When I install the range I will have to make a back for the range. The area behind the ovens will need to be black to mimic the range. I will also need to make a brick back for the area above the coals.

This purchase again has inspired me to look into other kits available. Look out eBay!!!!!
Hopefully in my next post I can show you the painted kit.

Have a great day,
IndyPoppy
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26 comments:

  1. Kikka NApril 16, 2013 at 2:53 AM

    Wow wow, it looks great already!

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  2. sognatriceabordoApril 16, 2013 at 3:05 AM

    I like it!

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  3. IlonaApril 16, 2013 at 3:49 AM

    WOW, I have never seen this one before, it looks fantastic, enjoy it!!
    I'll follow your progress on the kitchener.
    Hugs, Ilona

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    1. Indy_PoppyApril 16, 2013 at 1:40 PM

      Thanks IIona, I think its a fantastic kit also. IndyPoppy

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  4. GiacApril 16, 2013 at 4:53 AM

    Awsomeness!
    Pure awsomeness. What a great kit. It is so perfectly done and great job assembling it.
    I cannot wait to see it finished.
    Big hug,
    Giac

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  5. NinesApril 16, 2013 at 5:02 AM

    It's so cute!!!

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  6. RebeccaApril 16, 2013 at 5:15 AM

    Great job! It's very well put together, and I love how it's called The Phoenix Kitchener and has a phoenix on it too! No mistaking who made it ;-)

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    1. Indy_PoppyApril 16, 2013 at 1:42 PM

      I love the little detail of the Phoenix also. It reminds me a little of the old "Kookaburra" range my Grandmar had when I was very little.
      IndyPoppy

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  7. Tere (teviro)April 16, 2013 at 5:51 AM

    Que maravilla, os esta quedando preciosa. Con ganas de seguir viendo los avances.Felicidades por el trabajo.
    Besitos.

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  8. KimApril 16, 2013 at 8:32 AM

    oh how exciting! It is looking fantastic so far!

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  9. UnknownApril 16, 2013 at 10:34 AM

    Una cucina originale, mi piace molto! Non vedo l'ora di vedere i prossimi lavori su di essa! Saluti Manu

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  10. UnknownApril 16, 2013 at 10:59 AM

    It already look great. I have never seen this before. Looking forward to see your next pictures.
    Mona

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  11. afairytalecometruewyrnaApril 16, 2013 at 11:52 AM

    I've never seen this miniature kit before, it's so exciting. I look forward to seeing more.
    I also just tried to assemble a cabinet, it is not so easy, so I understand your instructions.
    Hugs
    Wyrna

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    1. Indy_PoppyApril 16, 2013 at 1:45 PM

      It reminded me a bit of an IKEA kit. Lots of drawings to follow. Luckily when we finished it we didn't end up with extra bits. This has happened to me many times making IKEA things...then you think...oh no...what step have I forgotten?
      IndyPoppy

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  12. Eloisa April 16, 2013 at 12:09 PM

    Me encanta, tiene unas posibilidade increibles. Quedará preciosa.
    Buena compra. Saludos.

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  13. Tessa LiduinaApril 16, 2013 at 12:38 PM

    You bought a very pretty kitchener. I think it will look fabulous when it is finished and placed.

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  14. GeeApril 16, 2013 at 5:20 PM

    Hi!
    Thanks for becoming a follower of my blog, I immediately became a follower of yours!
    And the first post I read is about the Phoenix kitchener that is my luck, because I have one also (I too loved the working elements)
    but I'm not sure in which time people would have this in their home, so I did not put it together yet.
    Must say, yours looks very good!
    LOL, that always happens to me too when putting Ikea stuff together :D
    Hugs,
    Gee

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    1. Indy_PoppyApril 17, 2013 at 2:19 AM

      Hi,
      You could put yours together so we can compare :) Maybe you can give me some inspiration for the mantle piece to go around it. I'm a terrible decision maker.
      IndyPoppy

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  15. FabiolaApril 17, 2013 at 2:44 AM

    It's a fantastic and original kit. I'm curious to see it finished.
    Bye, Faby

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  16. MarisaApril 17, 2013 at 5:01 AM

    I love it, it's so different I've never seen a kit like that before..thanks so much for sharing it

    Hugs
    Marisa :)

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  17. elizabeth sApril 18, 2013 at 12:04 AM

    Hi Indy-Poppy! I love the look of the stove and you must be overjoyed that it is finally put together! What a great boyfriend you have! What type of glue did you find worked best on the metal? You know when I moved into my RL house, I had shiny white tiles around the fireplace hearth and I decided to paint them with BBQ heat resistant spray paint and that was 12 years ago and it is still going strong. So if you are looking for a black spray paint that is very mat and very durable, give BBQ spray paint a try! It works!
    elizabeth

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    1. Indy_PoppyApril 18, 2013 at 4:46 PM

      Hi Elizabeth,
      The manufacturer recommended araldite. Luckily in Australia they do stock it. (Sometimes when reading blogs from around the world people recommend stuff you just can't get "Down Under")

      It comes in a double syringe that is two parts that you mix just before you use it. We used a bamboo skewer to mix it so that you could throw it away.
      Thanks for the tip on BBQ paint....we have lots and lots of paint that we have bought for one project then we've never used it again...theres bound to be a tin of BBQ paint in there as well. I'll have to try it. IndyPoppy

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  18. maribelApril 19, 2013 at 12:31 AM

    Que maravilla!!!! es preciosa

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  19. MelyGiuntaApril 21, 2013 at 1:14 PM

    E' un grandissimo pezzo complimenti!

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  20. mijbilApril 21, 2013 at 3:01 PM

    Such an exciting project! :) Can't wait to see more! :D

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  21. SarahFebruary 19, 2014 at 5:29 AM

    I love the phoenix range! I think one day, I might own them all :D Sorry to hear about your dog, my dog also passed away awhile ago. Funny how attached you become to them

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