[JohnReid]

I am just about at the point where I will have to decide how I want to set up the fuselage inside the hangar.The Albatros was secured through the wheels with screws and the Nieuport using a minature screwjack.The Jennys wheels however are spoked so I cant use the screw method.I plan to display the model as I have done before ,in the level or flying position.The wings I will set up in a rigging jig and saw horses.This will help to simplify the whole rigging procedure and provide support for the wings, as well as secure the wings to the hangar floor.I will probably fully rig the airplane as I find it to be a challenge and I actually enjoy it. By securing both the wings and fuselage to the hangar floor you can decide for yourself how much rigging you want to do.(another advantage of doing a diorama of an aircraft under construction)

Since I will now be doing 2 aircraft,which I really didnt plan for in the beginning,I will have to be very careful about how I place everything in the 30x40 floorplan.The second aircraft ,the JN4A,will have its wings off and probably resting in wooden cradles along with the tail planes.There is just enough room for the 2nd fuselage,the workshop,the chase car and 5 or 6 figures.

This is when it really starts to get exciting.Actually starting to install things in the hangar after over a year of building things.It is nice to see your ideas coming together.In the end you actually have to force yourself to quit putting in detail before it becomes overdone.As they say,what to leave in and what to leave out? Cheers! John.