Dec 15, 2013 - Wingtip Ribs Continued
These triangular supports are required to support the horizontal piece on the vertical wingtip rib.  Yes, I too was surprised at how many I had to make.
   
These little triangular gussets are also required.
   
The horizontal pieces required notches in the bottom to fit on the vertical wingtip ribs.
   
A better look at the notches.
   
An even closer look.
   

The horizontal piece curves to follow the vertical rib curvature.   But how do I fix it in place to glue it?   The plans provide no guidance.  Time to get creative.

I decided I would try gluing the bottom triangular gussets in place first.  Hopefully that will provide a base to fix the horizontal piece to.
   
Looking straight down.
   
Trial-fitting the horizontal piece to the vertical rib.  Some trimming was required to get a good fit.
   
I glued two triangular wedges running near the front so that the horizontal piece front fits snugly into a slot.
   
All six vertical ribs.  The first one is ready for gluing the horizontal piece.
   
 
   
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