Hi Alistair,
I only joined this great forum today, and like you have never attempted a biplane before. I am usually a fast jet guy, but a recent experience at Stow Maries Great War Aerodrome in Essex with the TVAL Snipe in the scheme that you have portrayed, convinced me to buy the Wingnut Wings kit.
Your build thread has been truly inspirational to me and has given me hints, tips and the confidence to have a go at mine (not sure when, though!!)
I love your finished model and would be very happy to display that on my shelf!
I hope you don't mind, but here is a picture that I took at dusk of the TVAL Snipe at Stow Maries.