14 DEC 14: Page 18-5 steps 8-11: 11 hours

Finished riveting the stiffeners to the T-1001-R tank skins.  Riveted the fuel cap flanges and T-1008 vent clips to the T-1001-L/R tank skins:

Riveted the ribs and j-channels to both skins.  My friend and fellow RV builder, Mike came over again today and helped me cruise through both tanks – got all the ribs, stiffeners, and j-channels done.   It was nice to have his experience and help – he’s an A&P w/ Gulfstream and also building an RV-14.  With his help and guidance, the dreaded proseal/tank mess really wasn't all that bad.  Still have some proseal work remaining, but most of the difficult parts are done – in one day!

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The good news is that with both leading edges and tanks done, I can now say that I have two wings with pristine leading edges – not a blemish on either one!