Clecoed and riveted top wiing skins onto left wing. The stiffening flange on the leading edge slipped into place with little persuasion. Greatest challenge was getting holes to line up to accept rivet. Plans very well written and most things are clear.
Moved onto the wing walk doubler. I was expecting difficulty with this as posted on Jerry's and Jim's blog, but following the plans and starting forward lower edge and working up and aft made things go pretty smoothly without the use of straps, etc. Some challenge in getting the holes to accept rivets after all clecoes in place, but used awl and eventually found it necessary to drill a few holes. Many time the hole looked to line up perfectly, but still would not let a rivet slip in. I did not want to force rivets so as not to deform the underlying rib. All went well and makes me worried that it was too easy!
Tomorrow I'll move on to installation of the access hatch and hand hold, etc.
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