Wow Chris! That is looking fantastic now and the rigging work is exceptional. I'm rigging the other way round- tail first then the rest.
The biggest problem from here on is handling the model without damaging the rigging wires 
I debated whether to start at the tail but all of a sudden there I was, working away at the wings. You may well have taken the smarter approach Dave as I'll have to be very mindful of those fuselage bracing lines.
Beautiful job, Chris. You've convinced me to order one of these Tripes. Thankfully I have your build log to help me
along. Couldn't ask for a better tutorial. Thanks for sharing with us.
By all means, take a crack at this kit Ernie as once you get past the coaming and bottom wing fit issues, it's a really fun build.
Lovely work Chris - I need to find some of that wire you use for rigging eyelets! I have used the thin copper wires taken from regular electric cable, but painting that is an issue.
I sourced my wire at Jacobs Online Ian, which is an eBay store located at:
http://stores.ebay.com/Jacobs-OnlineA 250 foot spool of 36 gauge wire cost $10.00 plus shipping. He carries a variety of different gauges and his service is excellent.
Cheers,
Chris
