More Skinning Right Wing - 6.5 Hours (92 Total)

Today I attached the fabric to the right wing's root rib. I proceeded to tighten the fabric and install the ribs. Since I am still waiting on a plastic rib heel, I left out a center rib set. I had problems with getting the top rib, closest to the tip, installed. I tried trimming the plastic tip but it didn't seem to help. I ended up trimming 1/8 inch off the rib. This allowed the rib to install but required considerable force.

I then cut exit holes for the two strut plates, jury strut bracket, and fuel tank filler. I then used a hot air gun and iron to work out all of the wrinkles. I was able to get all the wrinkles out of the tip. I used a soldering iron to clean up any frayed fabric edges and thread ends.