Hi Sblue - I stained my rib capping strips (actually still need to do upper wing) and the spars hoping that the color shows through the Solartex I plan to use. Only reason is I want to show off all that hard work! I'll be covering mine in about one month and will be sure to show pictures. I've taken over the room in the basement to do the rigging, and it's pretty straightforward once I began. Are you thinking of building the large Antic Bipe or the true Jenny?
Steve