Took the plunge today and began riveting the bottom skin on the Left Wing. The builders manual indicates that it *can* be done by one person using ropes, tape, etc to bend the skin out of the way in order to get at the rivets. It also says that most builders find it easier with two people. ...Well, I'm by myself for this, so I just needed to figure out how to manage things. I went to the local hardware store and got some block and tackle supplies and some rope which I then attached to the rafters. Next, I secured the wing (cushioned with moving pads) to the work bench. With some small bungee cords and the block and tackle, it was a simple matter to hold the skin off of the wing structure. I have followed the suggested rivet sequence from the builders manuaI and it has worked out well by just taking my time, and doing each movement with purpose. I'm about 3/4 of the way done with this wing skin. I'm getting tired, so time to knock off. I'll finish this wing when I'm fresh in the morning.
My right arm is in the wing locating the desired rivet at the rear spar with the bucking bar...
Riveting home one of the rivets along the rear spar
A look at the business end of the block and tackle... (think that hook is big enough?)
