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Mundie

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  1. Well, I was hoping for some advice on how to make these.
  2. I'm having a problem making the coamings for the hatch grating. I can't find the 1/32"×1/16" and 1/32"×3/32" pieces to create the 1/32"×5/32". I'm a little confused about this.Any help at all would be greatly appreciated by anyone who has made these!
  3. Can anyone tell me how I add a "current build" to my post?

  4. Well I finished the stern planking and began the deck mast bracing and coaming frame work. I think my measurements on the main mast frame are a tad off but everything should work out.
  5. Jonathan, thank's for the advice. I was completely in the dark about model ship building when I decided to build one. I came across Hunt's "college" by just seaching the web for any infoabout model ship building. I too would have been in the dark without the practicum; and learned that it can be "right on target" and "open for interpretation" simultaneously. I choose to follow the praticum because I feel certain the order in which things are built will allow a "easy flow" of completion. Once I understand what needs to happen on any particular step I use the practicum and look at other Connie build logs; then from there, sometimes I deviate from the practicum if I see an alternate way. I'm still pretty much in the framing stage, so far so good. I just want to avoid "big" mistakes. I'm aware there seems to be some type of "battle" going on with Bob Hunt and other hobbiest; I have no opinion or wish to include myself in such things. I've talked to Bob a few times and he was nothing but helpful. When I was using his forum, he was the only one who responded to my questions, especially when I was "in the dark." So, I felt I was becoming "needy." I then found this forum in which many of my questions are answered just by veiwing other build logs. I hope to pick up the pace this winter and move forward on my Connie. Mundie
  6. Finishing up the stern ports and planking- then onto the upperdeck.
  7. Just checked out your log, great job. I'll be waiting to see how it comes along.
  8. I made a small mistake in measuring the cannon port sills- causing the 1/32 lip that holds the cannon lids in place is a bit off- I'm just going to Fill/sand/ trim where needed and I think it will work out- since this is my first build I'm not going to drive myself crazy over every mistake- as long as it will look 1/2 decent and not cause further problems I'm going to go with what I have!
  9. Wes, Just checked out your log. I'm currently building the Conny MS 2040, and about to plank the lower gunports. Your pics and post will help me a great deal as I progress. Awesome job!!!!!
  10. A little fine tuning and sanding, then plank the lower gun ports then onto planking hull!
  11. Tim, this is my first build; so I would pretty much be completely lost without the practicum- I do at times deviate from it though- once I understand what needs to happen I use my own approach.
  12. If your having problems hit me up. lots of advice on this site, I made a big mistake on mine and had to detatch the bulkheads, but used a good method after.
  13. Completed framing the Canon ports- next is a little fine tuning and sanding then onto planking the ports and attaching the gun port backing.
  14. Started planking and building lower gun ports.I made a small mistake with my measurement, so I had to add a very thin strip directly under the outside planksheer- should work out ok.
  15. Ricklabz, I'm using Bob Hunts Practicum- and so far I haven't had to use those pieces.
  16. Steve, I just looked and we have the same exact kit; I may have looked at the wrong section. Can you recomment a good paint brand for the kit?
  17. Steve, Thanks for the reply. The prints are numbered/lettered as, 2-A, 2 being page and A being Knightshead. I was just wondering if the letter progression is the manufactuer's suggested order, in which things should be built?
  18. Finished planking upper gun ports- started lower gunports.
  19. Can anyone tell me if the lettered order on the prints of a ship is the order in which your supposed to build it? I'm using Hunt's practicum but am curious.
  20. Can anyone tell me if the lettered order on the prints of a ship is the order in which your supposed to build it? I'm using Hunt's practicum but am curious.
  21. Ok, attached the cat aheads and began planking the gunports.
  22. I started the gunports/ I accidentally used 2/32 rather then 3/32 the bottom edge/ I'm just gonna leave it and make any adjustments needed.
  23. Thanks Tom- this is my first build and I usually only have a general idea one chapter at a time on what is happening next. I usually am a little lost until I see a visual and then things go pretty smooth. I'm not seeking perfection on this build just a "good enough" build.
  24. Ok, planked the bulwarks- the practicum states this needs to be "polyurethaned" any info on this would be helpful! Thanks
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