More Construction Technique

This shows a couple of construction techniques I found helpful. (This happens to be the corner of an aileron):
1. Use of fishing line pulled tight along pieces that you need to check for straightness during construction. (They may tend to curve as you add ribs.) The fishing line is held off the part by a toothpick at each end.
2. As per plans recommendation, you layout the frame markings on the workbench. Barely visible, I sometimes used a hot-glue gun (instead of nails or screws next to the AL) to hold parts to the table.
3. Red paint on the rivets is rustoleum paint. Dipping each rivet before setting is an easy way to insure against future corrosion.

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