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Christmas Doodad 3D Construction Postcard

Send Christmas Doodads to family or friends, or keep them as souvenirs! They cost no more to mail...

Send Christmas Doodads to family or friends, or keep them as souvenirs! They cost no more to mail than a normal letter, but they're much more fun! Each doodad contains everything you need - construction pieces, information and writing sheet, instructions and an envelope.

$4.95 – $4.95 4 Options

Richmond Terrace Model Kit

By the 1890’s the Italianate style was prevalent and the decoration on the façade of the terraces...

By the 1890’s the Italianate style was prevalent and the decoration on the façade of the terraces grew more elaborate with lavish displays of cast iron, cast cement and ornamental doors and window forms. This model is based on houses found in and around, East Melbourne. This particular house had a stucco front and a hipped slate roof. An ornate balustrade parapet was complemented with cast iron verandah details and balcony. Information included about the history of the buildings, their locati...

$65.00

Surry Hills Terrace Model Kit

Terrace houses have been residing in Australian cities since the earliest days of colonial settle...

Terrace houses have been residing in Australian cities since the earliest days of colonial settlement. They represent another English tradition brought out to the colonies. Their subtle details reflect the variation of architectural styles seen in nineteenth century England. Expansive rows of terrace houses were built between 1840 and 1890 as an economical way to house the rapidly growing population of Australia’s expanding cities and regional centers. Information included about the history o...

$60.00

Colonial Cable Cottage Model Kit

This style of workers cottage dominated the housing market in Brisbane in the 1840s to 1850s befo...

This style of workers cottage dominated the housing market in Brisbane in the 1840s to 1850s before becoming more widely adopted throughout the State. The houses were generally one room wide with the front steps centred on the front door. By the turn of the century the style was considered old-fashioned. Information included about the history of the buildings, their location, methods of construction, architectural details and historical anecdotes. Instructions included with the model are easy...

$55.00

Classic Queenslander Model Kit

With its pyramid style roof and stepped down verandah the Queenslanders appearance is distinctive...

With its pyramid style roof and stepped down verandah the Queenslanders appearance is distinctive and almost iconic. It was ideally suited to the local conditions with french doors opening out on to a verandah that wraps around all four sides of the building. Walls are vertical VJ boards with a horizontal chair rail. Windows are all double hung sashes. A kitchen was often accommodated in the rear corner of the verandah. Information included about the history of the buildings, their location, ...

$65.00

Diamond Queenslander Model Kit

With its pyramid style roof and stepped down verandah the Queenslanders appearance is distinctive...

With its pyramid style roof and stepped down verandah the Queenslanders appearance is distinctive and almost iconic. This model features a distinctive diamond style veranda rail. It was ideally suited to the local conditions with french doors opening out on to a verandah that wraps around all four sides of the building. Walls are vertical VJ boards with a horizontal chair rail. Windows are all double hung sashes. A kitchen was often accommodated in the rear corner of the verandah. Information...

$65.00

Miners Cottage Model Kit

Thousands of remnant miner’s cottages are scattered across the old goldfield districts of New Sou...

Thousands of remnant miner’s cottages are scattered across the old goldfield districts of New South Wales, Victoria and Queensland. Often sited on small allotments, these very basic, single-roomed timber framed cottages were originally built around the miner’s canvas tent to provide insulation and security. Information included about the history of the buildings, their location, methods of construction, architectural details and historical anecdotes. Instructions included with the model are e...

$55.00

All Wrapped Up: Australia V2

All Wrapped Up: AustraliaAlice Oehr 'All Wrapped Up' is a series of gorgeous stationery books cel...

All Wrapped Up: AustraliaAlice Oehr 'All Wrapped Up' is a series of gorgeous stationery books celebrating the work of Australia's best and brightest artists. 'All Wrapped Up: Australia' celebrates native flora, fauna and kitsch as seen through the joy-filled print and colour prism of illustrator Alice Oehr. Love the pattern? Rip it out and wrap something up! This book includes 20 gift wrapping sheets and two sheets of stickers. About the Author:Alice Oehr's distinct colourful style incorporat...

$26.95