Ain't that ironic, I was about to post a topic like this with but not enough dihedral.

The last wing I built didn’t end up with enough dihedral and to fix it as per the instructions would involve sanding the root ribs too thin. I built the kit as per plans and was being very careful using the dihedral gauges provided with the kit. I'm fixing this by gluing another rib to the root rib and sanding it down to get the right angle, but I could have saved myself some grief had I used a different technique instead. I wouldn’t have cared so much had this been an aileron ship, but having only a rudder, I’m counting on the generous dihedral to keep things level.

The manufacture (Great Planes) was very quick to reply to my email saying it wouldn’t matter too much, but I would be more comfortable knowing it was built to specs.

I’ve not used this method, but will definitely try it next time unless someone suggests better. It sounds like it may be a bit difficult to rig up, but the time will result in a good wing.

This technique sounds like it would work best with a flat bottomed wing.

Higley suggests building one side of the wing on the plans then removing it and then securing it right on the plans next to its other half where it would normally be joined later. Make sure the wing tip is off the table as per instructions and make sure the wing is inline with one about to be built.

Then, cut or sand bottom wing spar, the lower TE and LE (assuming the bottom of the wing is sitting on the plans) so that they mate with the already built wing. When they do, glue them to the root rib of the built wing and pin them to the plans. Then go about finishing building the wing.

Any comments on this technique?