Stearman

I've built that kit. Loved it- one of Revell's best aircraft kits. I have two more in my stash, one the modified one with the PW 450 in it, cowled, and one of the original kit to do in different military livery.

So they're mighty thin..next question is how do I attach the wires? I'm guessing some kind of glue but how do I keep the wires reasonably tight while the glue stes?

The full scale flying wires on a Stearman wing are streamlined stainless steel, about 1/2 inch wide and 1/16 thick.  The bracing wires on the tail are also streamlined but are about 5/16 wide and proportionately thin.

I'll second that. The kit looks quite detailed. I think I will try using EZ Line for the first time with this kit. I think it comes in different sizes as well.

I may or may not see a Stearman this weekend, but will definately see one in a few weeks. I will ask what the gauge of the wire is and that can be scaled down. That said, I generally use the fine copper wire from a small electric motor winding. It is about the thickness of a human hair and looks scale enough for me. The fact that it is metal makes it easier to work with and strong enough to be pulled tight without breaking. I think there is an aftermarket supplier of wire for this type of application, but I have not tried it yet.

Enjoy the build. This is a relatively new kit from Revell and it is very nice.