Jenny wasn't the only barnstormer but likely the greatest in number. I love the lines of the Jenny, the rigging is phenomonly complex yet a study in simplicity, the construction; from my favourite "flying funiture" era of handmaid aircraft that lent herself well to the simple tools available to perform repairs (often as simple as wood and fencing wire).
Sourcing good documentation is critical if you plan to compete. You're judged on how well your model matches your documentation but what's implied here is that you cannotexpect to be awared high marks if your documentation is incomplete or of poor quality. I've given up on subjects I really waned to model simply because I couldn't source sufficient supporting documentation. Truly a dissapointing decision.
In the case of this Jenny, I originally wanted the Jenny used in the movie "the Great Waldo Pepper", you know, the one that was crashed into the top of a merry-go-round. I was delighted to hear it was being re-built locally by the Tigerboys in Guelph but in the end I learned she is basically a basket-case future project. :(
So... I continued researching. I didn't want any old Jenny, especially not the common markings. I really wanted a Canuck Jenny, not just because I am Canadian but because the Canuck has 4 ailerons making her much more controllable, especially with those huge wings.After much research, I found what I was looking for. A Canuck Jenny with good colour pictures available including advertising logos I can match paint colours to support my documentation. She even had a history I could relate to as Cole Palen once owned her (I'm a big fan of his Rhinebeck museum).
An uninteresting but all too important subject. All too often I've experinced a well thought out kit ruined by poor packaging.
When I received delivery, I was quite surprised at the small size of the package, roughly half what my Tigermoth (same wingspan) was.
My first impression is very positive as I notice Obvious attention payed to packing, efficient use of space yet no damage.