[Veetail88]

I haven't been able to turn much up with searches regarding riveting on the top forward fuselage skin. Maybe it turns out to be a piece of cake, but I'm looking for some input on how ya'll approached this.

Seems I want to start in the middle and work toward each side, holding the skin up and reaching under to buck, but of course as you get close to the edge you can't do that.

Did anyone do this solo? Did you have someone lying inside bucking? Or were you able to reach your arms through and get most of them without much problem?

Any hints would be great. Thanks

 

[RV9A Bill]

Curve

I was advised to roll the outboard edges over a six inch PVC pipe to help bring the curve in.
Bill

 

[SHIPCHIEF]

Also, Use an edge roller to prevent 'wows' and keep the skin laying tight.
My wife drives the rivet gun, so I get to drive the bucking bar to get the shop heads the way I like (or give myself the blame).

 

[Ron RV8]

I used a few strategically placed pull rivets in locations that are just ridiculous to buck...