DRDT2 arrived so I was able to dimple the skins and start rivetting. Back-rivetting the -3's was pretty easy although I have a tendency to overdrive them. Doesn't take much for -3's. I bucked all of the rivets to the spar and they mostly turned out good. I wanted to meet with my tech councelor this weekend, but it's going to be in the teens and 20's. I'm going to send him some photos and see if he can give any pointers. [He gave a thumbs up!]
I proceeded to the trailing edge and the double-flush rivets. Not very good. First off, I think I had the trailing edge wedge a little too close to the edge when I drilled it. I think these come pre-drilled in the actual kit so hopefully that takes out some of the guesswork. Also, didn't use the double-sided tape or proseal method so tough to keep straight and try to back-rivet while still cleco'd.
Lastly, I rolled the leading edge. I thought that didn't turn out too bad until I realized that I did not run the edge roller tool on the top skin prior to rolling. That made it almost impossible and I was trying to hold the skins open by hand. Then overdid the edge rolling in places and just really deformed the edge. Once rivetted, it was as expected and looking terrible. Really seems like there should be double the number of pop rivets on the leading edge; the spacing is really wide between them. I recognize they are not really structural, but it's tough to keep the skins in contact with so much space between rivets. Really need to practice edge rolling and remember to do that prior to rolling the skin, or dimpling.
Anyways, I think this one is done. I just ordered another practice kit.
Purchases: Shot bags, HF spray gun, clamps, misc tools, Van's Practice Kit