Checkoway recommended doing the main spar before attaching the rear spar...great piece of advice. You can flex the ribs as needed to gain access to the rivets, that helps a ton!
I also riveted together the aileron hinge bracket sub-assemblies. When I did, I noticed a note on the drawing saying not to prime the mating surfaces...hmm, too late, not sure if this is gonna bite me later? I have to remember to start reading all notes on drawings before proceeding. Builders beware.
My setup, I just used clamps to secure the main spar to the table and the ribs hanging over...worked good.
A view of my factory heads, I had a few 'smilies' but they weren't on the rivets but on the ribs themselves. In light of this I think they will be ok, I'll look at them again next session and make a final decision. I was using my 'offset' rivet set for the first time and its pretty easy to get that thing crooked...since it is crooked! :) I got better as I used it more, just by paying close attention to how it was sitting before hitting the trigger on the rivet gun.
I got the rear spar cleco-ed on and almost ready for riveting. That will come in my next session. I am beginning to realize that I am much better at riveting when I'm not tired and have good focus so I will tackle this when I'm fresh. After getting the rear spar and aileron hinge brackets riveted together it will finally be time to hang these puppies in the wing stand! That will be an exciting day....soon.
Check out my 'modification' to my new gloves. I couldnt pick up rivets with them on, so out with the scissors and voila. It really worked great, protects my hands but still gives me dexterity with my fingers to pick things up. Adapt, improvise, overcome!! ;)
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