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wing riveting sequence

ditch

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Just was wondering a couple things. I would like to leave sealing the tanks until I'm almost done with the wings. I plan on doing all of the prep work to getting the tanks done now, like stiffener work and rib work. I would like to know if you can get the tanks to the point of sealing them and set them aside and rivet the wings or do the tanks need to be completely assembled before you can start on the wing riveting? I read ahead on the instructions and I assume you can set them aside at the sealing point but just want to make sure. I plan on sealing them when I'm extremely bored:D
 
You can set them aside. I had the top skins riveted on before I even did a leak test. I just today attached one tank to my first wing and I hope to rivet on the bottom skin this weekend. The other wing is ready for the other tank, but it has a tiny leak, so guess what I will be doing tomorrow with a squirt bottle?
 
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