Forgive me if you’ve read this already, I posted the question on rec.models as well. I’m building my 1st kit and got a bit stumped when the instructions called for gluing the shear webs between the wing spars. There were not pre-cut shear webs in the kit so I cut some out of what I believe is the appropriate balsa and glued them on. I know I have the grain running in the right direction based on what I’ve read. The material was not wide enough to cover the entire space from one rib to another so I ended up gluing another piece to fill up the gap. It was either that or center up the shear web and have a small gap leading to the wing rib on either side.

What I have now are shear webs glued in each bay (area between ribs) down the entire length of the wing. I’m second guessing myself now and wondering if this is going to be enough strength. The material it called for was 1/16 X 3” balsa and that is what I used but I’m getting paranoid.

Is it correct to say that if shear webs are good, then more & sturdier ones are better? The last thing I want is a catastrophic wing failure on its maiden flight. I’m thinking of taking some light plywood or more balsa and gluing shear webs on the backside of the spars as well.

FYI I’m building a tower fun 51 profile plane. This is not my 1st plane but it is my first kit.

Any advice would be appreciated.