Trev,
those solder lugs look to be a very good solution... didn't realize there was such a thing! (Still trying to find them.)

Abufletcher,
Thanks for the pointer to DonnyW's Jenny build thread. That was just the sort of thing I was wanting to look at. BTW, I knew Achim was documenting his replica somewhere... but could never quite find it so thanks again for the link.

What I am thinking to build is one of the old monoplanes like the Pfalz or Morane Saulnier, and attempt to build it in a fairly authentic scale-like fashion. The model probably won't be specific, as it is likely to be more of a prototype where I use a hodgepodge of building techniques which interest me. Most particularly, to use all spruce and ply construction much as a full-size vintage airplane, including functional bracing. So the 'junction' fittings are important bit for me to work out. Also want to try a scale wing section with built-up ribs... doesn't look to be too bad of a job really. Would also like to build the wingn with a wire trailing edge.

I intend to use the pictures and 3-views from the Pfalz and MS-L Datafiles as reference to draw my own "plan". Unfortunately these Datafiles don't seem to provide much in the way of actual dimensions... but I suppose that for the majority of antique aircraft it is simply impossible to verify the actual measurements. Going off the 3-view wouldn't be so bad... but important info like angle of incidence, or airfoil type, is not to be found! (Does anyone know the actual airfoil used on the Fokker E types?)