vmirv8bldr
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I did a search and only found one inconclusive thread regarding this...
Today I began the fun fun task of riveting the bottom skin on the wing. This is my first attempt. I following the directions, to a "T,"...riveted along rear spar between narrow bays first, then half way up those bays, then along the bottom in the next outboard bay, then proceeding up to the main spar. About 9 or 10 holes from the main spar, I clecoed all the way up, to help ensure a good fit. Unfortunately, it isn't a a good fiit. It used to be, but is not anymore. The gap between the tank and the bottom skin is about 1/32nd, surprisingly VERY noticeable.. It is enough to require re-drilling to get the rivet in, and clecos are VERY tight. FWIW, the gap between tank and top sking is 1/64 and barefely noticeable.
Is this a temperature thing? The difference between when I riveted the top skin and now is probably about 25 - 30 degrees. I drilled them all at virtually then same temp.
Here's the thing, all the rib holes line up beautifully. dimples align perfectly, everything is great. It's just the row on the main spar that doesn't align.
I'm not so worried about the gap, I could fill it if necessary. What I am worried about is that the dimples don't align with the c'sunk holes in the spar.
Anyone else have this happen? HELP!
Thanks
Today I began the fun fun task of riveting the bottom skin on the wing. This is my first attempt. I following the directions, to a "T,"...riveted along rear spar between narrow bays first, then half way up those bays, then along the bottom in the next outboard bay, then proceeding up to the main spar. About 9 or 10 holes from the main spar, I clecoed all the way up, to help ensure a good fit. Unfortunately, it isn't a a good fiit. It used to be, but is not anymore. The gap between the tank and the bottom skin is about 1/32nd, surprisingly VERY noticeable.. It is enough to require re-drilling to get the rivet in, and clecos are VERY tight. FWIW, the gap between tank and top sking is 1/64 and barefely noticeable.
Is this a temperature thing? The difference between when I riveted the top skin and now is probably about 25 - 30 degrees. I drilled them all at virtually then same temp.
Here's the thing, all the rib holes line up beautifully. dimples align perfectly, everything is great. It's just the row on the main spar that doesn't align.
I'm not so worried about the gap, I could fill it if necessary. What I am worried about is that the dimples don't align with the c'sunk holes in the spar.
Anyone else have this happen? HELP!
Thanks