18/05/2008 - Right hand leading edge together for the first time

Instead of starting the mammoth task of drilling all the holes in the skins I decided to put together the leading edge of the right wing.

Now this sounds simple; but its only simple if you have worked on the ribs, made them very straight and worked the nose area of each rib such that they give a nice curve rather than a series of steps with out bumps which can dent the skin.   I had not done this !!!  So my first attempt meant nothing fitted or lined up.

So once I had worked the ribs correctly it was a lot easier.  I am short of clecos so I have ordered another 100.

I am pleased with the fit so far; and it looks great.