Now the real work begins.......

[JoeDxMB]

Thanks for the kind words and the word of "warning". 
Yes, rigging can be addictive but, it looks so @%^&* good when completed. 

The Avero is reaching the home stretch now. The undercarriage is installed and just needs to rigged and the wheels painted/installed. 
Also, some minor engine detailing (plug wires and fuel line)  will be done when  I get some apropiate wire, etc .

The Morane Sauliner A-1 is definately next.   

[Des]

Excellent work on the rigging, she is shaping up to be a real winner, well done.

Des.

[Whiteknuckles]

This is a lovely looking bird Joe and your rigging looks great. She'll look great when your finished.
Also, thanks to all for the information on rigging!!

Andrew

[JoeDxMB]

The Avro is almost done.
 
However, I hit a bit of a snag . I have no idea how to rig the wing warping control wires .
I assume that the rigging that runs from the back of the upper wings and runs under the fuselage (behind the cockpit) represent this .
However, if you rig it as the instructions say, the wing warping cables conflict with the elerator control cables as it is connected to the wings  very far inboard .

So I guess my question would be, does anyone know know how far outboard on the wings were the warping cables connected. 

[JoeDxMB]

Here's a pic of the finished  Avro  except for the wing warping cables.

Don't look to close as it has many flaws. It was a learning experience and if I had to do it over, I would do many things differently .
Anyway, I'm glad its finished.

[Des]

Congratulations Joe, you have bulit an amazing looking model, the rigging looks great as does the overall finish, well done.

Des.

[Dave W]

Congratulations on a most excellent Avro. It's great to see these neglected vintage kits getting some well deserved attention. Your rigging work is excellent too.

cheers

Dave Wilson
Gold Coast
Australia

[coyotemagic]

Congratulations Joe, you have bulit an amazing looking model, the rigging looks great as does the overall finish, well done.

Des.

My thoughts exactly, Joe.  Brilliant.
Cheers,
Bud

[Chris Johnson]

Nicely done Joe. I'd be proud if it was mine!

Cheers,

Chris

[Whiteknuckles]

Great work Joe, you can certainly be proud of her - she looks great!!

As I'm relatively new to this caper I can't help out with the wing warping cables sorry - sooner or later one of our fellow 'forumites' will come up with something I'm sure.

Andrew

[GAJouette]

   Joe,
Flaws,what flaws my friend. Congratulations she's one beautiful kite and the rigging is nothing short of awesome.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette

[JoeDxMB]

Thanks for the kind words. 
Take my word for it, there are many flaws ( particularly with the wing rigging)  that are apparent  on closer inspection.

One thing that  I  am happy with is how the wheels came out. I  first painted  them CDL. Then I painted the tires with "Pollly Scale grimy black".  I really  like this paint as it a very usefull  matt off black.
I then went  over ther tires with some  Tamiya black (oil stain) from  a weathering kit. I then highlighted  the spokes with a propeling pencil. Finally,  some weathering completeted them. 
Of course, they are not as good as bare spoke wheels would be but, to me, they are acceptable.
 
Anyway, I  guess we are all our own  harshest critics.

EDIT.....
The wing warping "cables" have now  been installed and the Avro is now finished.   
As it turned out, the rigging  instuctions in the kit were correct after all.

[xmald]

Gee she`s great! You could post more pics of her cause I`m still unsatisfied Congratulations!

[Whiteknuckles]

Gee she`s great! You could post more pics of her cause I`m still unsatisfied Congratulations!

I agree, more pic's please Sir!!

Andrew

[GAJouette]

  Awesome project Joe. I hope you'll take a shot at another one of these gems my friend.
Highest Regards,
Gregory Jouette