Kibler Kit

[PathfinderNC]

Finished all my musical instrument orders and now it's finally time to start working on my Kibler .54 cal Colonial Flintlock kit.
It looks really good with minimal fitting work. Jim also has building tutorial videos on the internet as well, which is a wonderful resource.
This one has a Cherry stock,. I ordered it without the wood patch box, as I want to inlet a brass one.
I have been looking forward to this build, particularly since most of the fitting work is done and I can concentrate more on the carving.
Wish me luck!

 

[Flint.]

Good luck! Please share some photos along the way.

 

[zerosprk]

Good luck and remember, if there aren't pictures - it didn't happen!

 

[D.Summers]

Bon chance!!

 

[PathfinderNC]

Ooops- I forgot to post updates on the Kibler build. Attached are a few photos of my progress. The Patchbox is in (I have cleaned it up a bit since taking these pics) and I am putting the finishing touches on the carved cheep piece area. Next I think will be the pipes. Or maybe the Lock mortise area... not sure.

 

[appalichian hunter]

Toe plate?

 

[PathfinderNC]

Toe plate?

Kibler doesn't include one, so I ordered one from Muzzleloader Builder's Supply. Should arrive soon.

 

[PathfinderNC]

Here's a few update photos from today's work. I added a toe plate and then worked on some of the moldings. Next will be start work on the forestock carvings.