More wingtip prep

September 11, 2012 – FINALLY!!! I have been able to get out and start doing something out here. Between the heat, and trips during the summer, including our first pilgrimage to Oshkosh, I haven’t physically done anything on the project. I am starting to spool up and gather supplies and equipment to do the wingtips this fall. I have never done any fiberglass, so I’ve been picking peoples’ brains.

I know that I want to install a span-wise rib in each wingtip, both for support and for an attachment point for wiring. I roughed out a template out of cardboard and taped it in place. The wingtip now fits beautifully where it belongs on the end of the wing.

When I make the rib, it will probably have inserts where I can attach clamps for my wingtip light wiring. Stay tuned…

I also had to trim and drill the other wingtip, so I did that today. I had to remove almost 3/8″ from the aft portion of the tip, where it clears the aileron and the hinge. Thank goodness for slightly cooler weather.

Here’s my bride with the drilled and clecoed wingtips. She handed me clecoes during the process today. I think maybe the bug has bitten…

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