Modelling biplanes.....sigh

[YakFlyer]

Hi folks,

I errr, posted this a few hours ago but my computer had a melt down, doesn't appear to have gone through. Anywayyyy, biplanes...Immm, flying/landing wires. What fun.
Thought I'd post a progress shot of this 1:48 Tiger Moth I am attempting. I was initially going to paint it to represent an ex RNZAF machine which I do a bit of weekend flying in. I have decided to go with a civilian variant which I also fly during the Airshow season here in NZ. ZL-ALJ is a very original workhorse of a company called Classic Flights, which operate 3 tigers and a Waco, for joyrides. A fantastic part of the country, that is Lake Wanaka.
A couple of snaps here,

A couple of photos of our classic formation flown at Warbirds Over Wanaka this year (I am in the red/silver Tiger). Also my Dad looking on waiting for me to jump in for a local scenic flight (from a few years ago). Also the wee project itself. Fiddly, well that doesn't begin to describe it. Getting the hang of it, I think. I have a Gladiator in the works as well. If anyone has advice with how to bring these sorts of projects together please post some suggestions!

regards,
Yakflyer

 

[Lucky13]

Biplanes gives me the chills or whatyacallit....still, I've got a 1/48 Grumman Duck and Supermarine Walrus....(chiver)....plus a handful of WWI birds.

What was I thinking!

 

[Wurger]

But looking good though..

 

[Vic Balshaw]

Rigging………..it be an art!

 

[YakFlyer]

It is so hard, but very addictive!

 

[vikingBerserker]

I love the rigging myself. My biplanes to me always look more realistic than the other ones.

 

[looney]

Try some EZ-line.. no need for tensioning the rigging.