I've started the main portion of the wing.
The first few steps were adding an extension onto the two spars.
Extension beyond the spar for the end of the wings...
Additional reinforcement on the end of the extension...
Drilled...
And riveting into place...
Next steps were prep work on the ribs.
Notching nose ribs so they can attach to the spar...
Also drilling holes in the inner-most 3 ribs on both wings for the fuel lines.
Manufacturing parts for the aileron bell crank...
Cut, drilled, and looking good...
A C-channel reinforcement goes on the opposite side of the rib for the bell crank...
Using clamps, a drill bit, and a specifically sized spacer to ensure the bell crank parts are properly positioned...
Drilled...
The innermost ribs get additional L-angle reinforcements so the pilot and passenger can walk on them. Cutting 24 L-angles for both wings...
Drilling them...
Took a little while...
Debur all the holes and prime for the bell crank...
It's very important those pieces are positioned correctly, so the spacer and drill bit return...
And the best part, being able to rivet!
Looking good!
Deburr all the reinforcement L-angles...
Prime them...
And rivet them!
So much more to go, but it's always satisfying having rivets in.
