This update covers the last 3 building sessions. We've moved back to the left wing and started final assembly.
The first thing we did was to drill holes in all the ribs for wiring conduit. This isn't strictly necessary as we could've used gromets to secure the wires or standoffs through the lightening holes but the conduit will make it easier for us to run the wires in the wing. We will need to run wires for the landing lights, position lights, antennas, and ,possibly, autopilot servos.
One the holes for the conduit were done we started assembling the ribs, main spar and rear spar. We couldn't use our pneumatic squeezer on the main spar so we broke out the rivet gun and bucking bar. It doesn't look like a lot of work but those rivets took a long time. Finally, we riveted the ribs to the rear spar. Our next step will be to fit the top skins onto the wing. But, before we do that, we'll need to get the parts from Darren's living room!
A picture of the hole made for our conduit run.
Another picture of the hole made for our conduit run.
Scott riveting one of the ribs to main spar.
Darren riveting one of the ribs to main spar.
Another picture Darren riveting one of the ribs to main spar.
All the riveting on the main spar is done.
Scott riveting the ribs to the rear spar.
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