Brief Description: Assemble main ribs to wing spars
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Care needed here to ensure that the ribs are riveted to the correct wing spar, and in the correct sequence. I had managed to retain the sequencing from my trial fit, even though the ribs had all been subsequently primed, two at a time.
Picture 1 shows the left wing with the ribs in place.
Picture 2 shows the right wing with the ribs and rear spar in place.
Both are complete (with the left one now residing upright in the spar box). I don't think I'll have space to build both wings simultaneously from this point forward.
Riveting was relatively straighforward, though it was tough to insert some of the rivets in factory- delivered spar components. Some rivets need to be pulled manually, due to limited space. I found it best to insert a piece of paper between the rivet and the rib. That stopped the primer being scratched.
It was also easiest to drop the spar to floor level (covered with a blanket) to drill and rivet the rear spar.
A satisfying 4 hours of work, a bonus for all that priming.
