Wings #1

Since I'm going to have multiple posts on the wings, I decided to just consecutively number them to make it easier to follow.  So, here is post #1 on the wings.

 I got the ribs glued in the RH lower panel this week.  Nose ribs and trailing edge ribs yet to be installed, but want to varnish the inside and mount the bracing wires while I can easily get to them.  I'll wait to tram the wing after everything, including the capstrips are installed.  The capstrips should help stiffen the ribs and prevent them from bowing as the wires are tensioned.  The N-strut fittings - mentioned in a previous post are almost done as well.  

Nose ribs

Andy and Dennis also got the nose ribs done.  There is a heavier rib that goes directly in front of each main rib and 2 intermediate nose ribs in between.  This makes the nose ribs spaced about 6" apart across the whole wing.  It's done this way as there is no conventional leading edge.  Only a small rounded piece of wood at the very end of the nose ribs.





The highlight of the week...the original mag switch has been found!  May seem rather insignificant, but the panel is now 100% original with the exact same instruments and switches that were installed when this aircraft was built new in 1928!  The switch is missing the handle, but can easily be made if one cannot be found.  Other than that, the switch is in like-new condition.  It's a Clum switch from Milwaukee.  They also made switches for the Ford Model T as well as aircraft.  Single ignition (on/off) of course since the OX-5 only has one magneto.

Original Clum magneto switch