I second that. I'm currently "bashing" the smaller (and semi scale) Puppeteer, and this kit has been a joy to work on. The Tiger Moth is definately on my list of things to do.

Gotta go, just got my Irvine .46 for the Pup, and have gotta go get it under the cowl.

I took a look at the Flair 1/4 scale Tiger Moth. It truly is a nice looking plane, more along the lines of what I am looking for (big and has character) but seeing as I have never built an airplane before, I thought I should start with something simple (and cheap since I will most likely mess up my first go at it). I purchased the Elder Bipe (top flite kit 37) thinking it was good enough for now. Do you have any opinion on this plane... is it a worthwhile plane to build for my first one? Should I consider something else?

Any feedback would be appreciated.

Thanks!

Ich vergessen liebe, zu viele Frauenzimmer!

If you've never built any kit before this one looks very challenging. I looked at the manual online. No photos and very few drawings. I'd recommend building something different as a first build. Possibly a trainer (Sig LT40, Great planes PT40 or PT60) or a sport plane (Sig Four star or Sig Somethin Extra). Then dive in to the Elder.

I love my Sig Smith Miniplane. I've had bipes in several engine sizes and the Mini's my all-time favorite. A little on the small side, though.

You build a biplane for the looks, so get the best-looking one you can find. They all fly about the same.

Hog... no doubt about it!

While the Hog looks 'classic', I just don't think the sleek lines of the Skybolt can be beat IMHO.

I am in complete agreement! Just maidened mine. Uploaded the video in the beginners forum.

Mods

You asked how complicated are the PICA kits? That depends. How many kits have you built? How many were scale kits? Were they laser cut? were the parts identified? Do you expect ro have to re-cut some of the parts? Do you expect to have to buy a significant amount of, "Good Balsa"? All these questions are pertinent, since they all apply to the PICA WACO.

Cox has purchased PICA, and they displayed the 1/6th PICA WACO YMF at Toledo, and it as an ARF. They will have the 1/5 th KIT (laser cut) out later this summer. If you can wait for this one, I would do so. If not, maybe you have a friend who has built several complicated models who would give you some direction. I have built 4 of these kits over the years, and am in the process of doing another one as we speak. It is NOT, REPEAT, NOT for the novice builder. You will in all probability become frustrated with this model, and another non-replacable kit will be lost forever. (NOTE this is not trying to cast any negative remarks toward you personally, but your list of completed models leads me to think that this is not the model for you right now) If you can get one, by all means buy it and properly store it. It will still be a viable kit down the road.

Bill
AMA 4720

DP Ultimate...Flies like a trainer or all out aerobatic fun. Flew mine with a Saito 150. Best plane I've had so far.