I think we all have that loss of mojo from time to time.  Remember this hobby is to be fun...when it stops being fun it's time to take a break and renew ourselves!!! 

Here are a couple shots of my progress.  It's been slow.  I'm sort of using the solid side method like Konrad noticed, but I used light 1/16 wood that does not give much strength.  So I'm remembering back to my old RC days and applying some of those building techniques.

I finally figured out my front motor mount/box idea and have it installed.  With the bracing, it really firmed up the nose section nicely.  I will definitely have some additional shaping to bring all my formers and curves into alignment.  I think I will be sheeting the fuselage from rear cockpit forward - sort of a semi-monocoque type construction.  I have to make sure I figure out my center upper wing pylon before sheeting

Here is the fuselage after the weekends work.  There are lot's of things to figure out as I build.  The original plans are for a 6 foot span model which are scaled down to a 26 inch span model.  Many of the build techniques and materials specifications don't apply for the smaller size model.

Top wing framed up 

I have the lower wing almost built, at least the basic frame.  I was held up a bit on the fully symmetrical airfoil and how to build it.  I ended up finding an airfoil that was the correct size on an old set of plans for a "fan Trainer" I had built.  It's much easier to work with and I think will fly a bit easier as well.  I forgot that biplanes have twice the ribs!! ha.  The bottom wing I'm beefing up with sheer webbing out to the landing gear mounts/ailerons.  I'll build the top wing lighter.

Brad

Another fascinating subject - this will be fun to watch come together.  For display you've got to model the tongue...

Mike

By posting this I'm committing to this build!!  I've been undecided and thinking I might do something easier..... but no.  I'm all in.

This is the Wanna Play II.  A highly modified Mong biplane flown by Tom Aberle which is the last 'rebuild' prior to selling the place to Patty Johnson who flew it as "Full Tilt Boogie".

I purchased plans for Full Tilt Boogie from Wendell Hosteller plans:  both the 35% scale , 61.5 inch span and a smaller 25 inch span which is about 15% scale.  I've scaled in down further to about a 16.5 inch span (which fits on 11x17 paper  ).

I plan on using my micro RC gear using 4 channels:  elevator, rudder, ailerons and throttle.  I might skip the rudder control.

I'm still contemplating switching over to the 25 inch plans I have - I'm already experiencing issues with RC and my 16.5 version being small.  I've only built the stabilizer and I'm hitting issues with the short T-tail rudder and flexible pushrod up to the elevator.

Brad